Installed my Blue LEDs in my dash cluster...

myuserid · 04-17-2007, 08:05 PM

Well I got the leds I ordered last week. I wanted to get rid of the old green lights in the dash...

Here is a link to LED Dash Mod @ my flickr acct

I have 29 pics there with a little write-up explaining each image. I think it turned out pretty nice. I may buy a set of bright white LED's and see if I like them better =) Or maybe Ill do some gauges white some blue.

RLD831 · 04-17-2007, 08:22 PM

I like the blue, I'll probably be doing that soon. Has anyone tried getting clear blue film and placing it over the odometer? I figure the green is probably close enough to the blue that with the film over it, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. If no one does it, I'll try it soon. I'll run with the blue odo before I change the rest.

**TNixon06TJ** · 04-17-2007, 09:52 PM

It may be me, but I can't see your dials anymore so can you see where it actually pointing? I know on others they still looked orange, but I can't see yours.

**Rocky529** · 04-17-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TNixon06TJ

It may be me, but I can't see your dials anymore so can you see where it actually pointing? I know on others they still looked orange, but I can't see yours.

I have blue LEDs too. The needles are not as bright anymore, one draw back that I don't like... it still is an awesome mod that I don't regret.

RLD831 · 04-17-2007, 09:56 PM

I think if you use the older style white needles, they will illuminate blue. I have an older cluster that I plan on using the needles from.

**TNixon06TJ** · 04-17-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RLD831

I think if you use the older style white needles, they will illuminate blue. I have an older cluster that I plan on using the needles from.

Thats a good idea. Let us know how that goes cause I like the blue look.

**ScottD06X** · 04-17-2007, 10:47 PM

i like the color but not seeing the needles anymore would be a drawback.

cyclerider105 · 04-18-2007, 12:02 AM

Nice write up! I've got my blue LEDs sitting on my desk ready to go!

myuserid · 04-18-2007, 04:32 AM

Ya, I was kind of suprised when I noticed the needles didnt really illuminate. Is it hard to replace the needles? And where can you get white needles for the cluster? I may also just buy the superbright white and see if that helps.

jeeparoo · 04-18-2007, 07:39 AM

theres probably no easy way to get an LED to shine into the Needle is there.. so those of us with red needles could have a red LED shine into the Needle and still have the blue, green , etc whatever color like the backdrop. I have also thought about using theatre Light Gels and bright white LED's to Light the dash, the Gel would tint the parts of the panel i wanted to light a certain color and not others.. needles would be able to remain their native red that way..
-Christopher

Patriot · 04-18-2007, 07:55 AM

The blue looks awesome but I'm glad I didnt do this mod as not being able to see the needle is a deal breaker for me.

erickpl · 04-18-2007, 08:16 AM

I have the super white LED's and am extremely happy with them. I can post them up for the OP if he wants to see what they look like.

Just let me know.

sparkeep · 04-18-2007, 09:47 AM

Could people that have done this mod post up the year of their jeep and if the dimming function of the dash lights still works. I want to do this, but when I drive on long trips in the country at night, I like to dim the dash lights so I can see more easily. Helps you avoid wildlife at night.

**[ITA]Tsunami** · 04-18-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by erickpl

I have the super white LED's and am extremely happy with them. I can post them up for the OP if he wants to see what they look like.

Just let me know.

Just post it for everybody here!!!

myuserid · 04-18-2007, 10:45 AM

yes please post the images =)

04-18-2007, 04:32 AM	#9
myuserid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 136 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Ya, I was kind of suprised when I noticed the needles didnt really illuminate. Is it hard to replace the needles? And where can you get white needles for the cluster? I may also just buy the superbright white and see if that helps. __________________ Cheers - myuserid

04-18-2007, 07:55 AM	#11
Patriot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Schaumburg, Illinois Posts: 171 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The blue looks awesome but I'm glad I didnt do this mod as not being able to see the needle is a deal breaker for me. __________________ '03 TJ Blue Jeep Club Member #58

04-18-2007, 10:45 AM	#15
myuserid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 136 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	yes please post the images =) __________________ Cheers - myuserid

04-18-2007, 12:02 AM	#8
cyclerider105 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 279 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Nice write up! I've got my blue LEDs sitting on my desk ready to go!