796 bulbs (double post)

[cleaver]

Hey guys,

Anyone local have a line on 796 halogen bulbs? I need two for my reverse lights. These replace the P21W bulbs...

I also posted in the upgrades section, but I figured someone on the Atlantic board might have a closer connection for me.

 

[Seatman]

Replied in your other thread

 

[Rob_MacCara]

Did you consider using CREE LED bulbs? Very bright...

 

[cleaver]

I have but I cannot find any documentation on the lumens. Also, they are much more expensive. The lumens and cost is the variables. It is nice to say that I am running LED's. but for the sake of reverse lights - I don't give a crap...

Most of my conversation is in the other thread as I just posted here to see if any local guys/gals had a lead on some.

 

[Rollin-Coal]

I bring in the led lights all the time for inside lights marker brake and reveres lights

 

[cleaver]

796 35W Halogen Bulbs are available in Canada...
Parts for Trucks has them for $20 each
UAP (Napa) has them for $15 each

These bulbs are used in the rotating work lights that you see on top of commercial pickup trucks. UAP Napa calls it an instrument cluster bulb

I will be picking them up tomorrow. There is also a 50W version, p/n: 795 - I don't want to push the current draw that much though...

 

[cleaver]

So...I installed the 35W Halogens and there is not much difference. It was noticeable, but not enough to justify the cost. I guess I will have to look for the 2004 style taillights.