Alternative to adding aux backup lights or spending $ on 50w lights.

[Black Magic]

I plan on getting some aux backup lights sometime. However, here is something that I did and it works great, really improved the brightness!Dead Link Removed

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If you just solder the two filaments together on a 3157 and put in place of the 3156 in your backup bulb it is soo much brighter. Fits great!

 

[410Fortune]

fantastic idea!

 

[Fischer]

I may do that in addition. Me like blight light!

 

[Alec]

just make sure you're not creating excessive heat by doing that. I've heard of reverse light housings being melted by high-wattage bulbs. Essentially, you're creating one high wattage bulb out of 2 filaments.

 

[Black Magic]

I have had that setup in all my fords for a long time and never had any problems. Your reverse lights are not on for very long anyway.

 

[balck explorer]

I tried this idea. It did not look so bright. The second filament is only 7watts while. the primary filament is 27 watts. I did not notice much of a difference when soldering and trying it out. It is better buying those 50watt wedge bulbs and putting them on.