Best "Factory Looking LED" Reverse Light Bulb?

[El Burro Guapo]

Looking for quality LED bulbs for my reverse lights to match my factory LED fog light color. (6000K) Trying to keep the same color exterior lighting theme.

Yes, I read the light sticky thread: Consolidated Lighting Info Thread

I saw that people weren't happy with the new redesigned Philips 921 bulbs. There weren't a whole lot of other options mentioned. I saw that XenonDepot has a set on their website that are $40 but they have no reviews and I am curious if they are worth a flip or not. Open to suggestions.

 

[NW.OH.T4R]

Looking for quality LED bulbs for my reverse lights to match my factory LED fog light color. (6000K) Trying to keep the same color exterior lighting theme.

Yes, I read the light sticky thread: Consolidated Lighting Info Thread

I saw that people weren't happy with the new redesigned Philips 921 bulbs. There weren't a whole lot of other options mentioned. I saw that XenonDepot has a set on their website that are $40 but they have no reviews and I am curious if they are worth a flip or not. Open to suggestions.

I think I used the Morimoto 912's for my reverse. Color is good, but if you want to improve output plus match color I would recommend doing the "tail as turn" mod from diode dynamics and then put in a 6000k 7443 bulb in the old turn signal location. It's also a way to eliminate yet another halogen from the system.
I did the tail as turn a couple weeks ago, so limited experience but it's definitely far more light output than just using the OEM reverse lights. It helps counteract my window tint when reversing at night.

 

[Heavy_GD]

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS851US851&ei=4TG8XvyBFs2zytMPxPi7gA8&q=tail+as+a+turn+toyota-4runner.org&oq=tail+as+a+turn+toyota-4runner.org&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzoECAAQRzoGCAAQFhAeOgUIIRCgAToFCCEQqwI6BwghEAoQoAE6CAghEBYQHRAeUINlWMWIAWD1iQFoAHABeACAAbIBiAHSFJIBBDAuMTmYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwi89vOAsrHpAhXNmXIEHUT8DvAQ4dUDCAw&uact=5

 

[KF4R2011]

very happy with these. recommended by someone else on the forum.
Amazon.com: AUXITO 912 921 LED Backup Light Bulbs High Power 2835 15-SMD Chipsets Error Free T15 906 W16W for Back Up Lights Reverse Lights, 6000K White (Upgraded, Pack of 2): Automotive

 

[emmantik]

Very happy with VLED's. Used RED 921's for my rear fog light mod. Here's a link to white.

5500K WHITE HIGH OUTPUT 36 LED 921 - 921 - Shop Bulb Number

 

[El Burro Guapo]

I think I used the Morimoto 912's for my reverse. Color is good, but if you want to improve output plus match color I would recommend doing the "tail as turn" mod from diode dynamics and then put in a 6000k 7443 bulb in the old turn signal location. It's also a way to eliminate yet another halogen from the system.
I did the tail as turn a couple weeks ago, so limited experience but it's definitely far more light output than just using the OEM reverse lights. It helps counteract my window tint when reversing at night.

I love the look of the tail as a turn, but I need to check the NC DMV laws and see if my truck will pass inspection with the turn signal bulb not flashing orange.

 

[ElectroBoy]

I tried the 5000K VLEDs 921s as my reverse bulbs. Although they’re much better than stock incandescents, I replaced them with LASFIT 921/912. Brighter and a better spread. Plus the VLEDS cost $80/pair while the Lasfits were $30/pair.
921 912 White LED Bulbs CANBUS Error Free For Reverse Back Up Light - Lasfit Auto Lighting

BTW, if anyone wants to buy the VLEDS from me I’ll sell them for $35 per the pair. Shipped. PM me if interested.
Edit: These are the VLED bulbs.
HIGH OUTPUT WHITE 6 LED 921 - 921 - Reverse Back-Up - Shop By Application

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I have these and love them, they are way brighter and whiter than the Profiles I had before them

Amazon.com: LASFIT 921 912 W16W LED Reverse Backup Trunk Cargo Light Bulbs, White Light 1yr Warranty: Automotive

 

[NW.OH.T4R]

I love the look of the tail as a turn, but I need to check the NC DMV laws and see if my truck will pass inspection with the turn signal bulb not flashing orange.

There are several new cars that come from the factory with a combined tail and turn signal and it's red. I believe the new Mustang has sequential rear turn signals in red as well.

Also, the module just plugs into the tail lights through the access panel so you could easily unplug it for inspection if NC has an issue with it. I used to travel to NC 1-2 weeks a month for work and the cars I've seen on the road from RDU to Pinehurst makes me believe something like a red turn signal won't be a problem.

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I love the look of the tail as a turn, but I need to check the NC DMV laws and see if my truck will pass inspection with the turn signal bulb not flashing orange.

Definitely a good thing to check. Mine passed inspection in PA with the tail as turn... At a Toyota dealer lol

 

[Mutant138]

Why tho? For the 10 seconds you flip it in reverse, happen to be in inclement weather that requires fogs, aaaand theirs someone outside who you potentially want to diddle your dangle?

 

[1jzgte]

Why tho? For the 10 seconds you flip it in reverse, happen to be in inclement weather that requires fogs, aaaand theirs someone outside who you potentially want to diddle your dangle?

Dont worry, the worst his 4runner will see is rainstorm in a well lit mall parking lot

 

[El Burro Guapo]

Dont worry, the worst his 4runner will see is rainstorm in a well lit mall parking lot

I'm sorry do I know you? Don't make ASSumption's keyboard warrior. :fish:

 

[KingPrat]

I installed the Sylvania Zevo 921s yesterday. I like the look. $25 for the pair and Advance Auto has a limited lifetime replacement warranty for them.

6000k light. They match the Toyota fogs really well.

 

[Rocko9999]

I have these and love them, they are way brighter and whiter than the Profiles I had before them

Amazon.com: LASFIT 921 912 W16W LED Reverse Backup Trunk Cargo Light Bulbs, White Light 1yr Warranty: Automotive

I have these too and while bright-they have a huge dead spot as seen in the picture. I wonder if there are better backup bulbs that throw more light in that area.

 

[Grug556]

I have the upgraded rears with LEDs. works ok. THat said I added two Baja S1s on rear of my roof rack for back up additional lights. The LED upgrades by themselves arent enough for offroard or really dark areas when backing up. The S1s make it up.

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I have these too and while bright-they have a huge dead spot as seen in the picture. I wonder if there are better backup bulbs that throw more light in that area.

These are several years old and old technology, I'm sure there are more brighter versions now. But for what they are they're more than bright enough for me