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Custom/Ten · 04-22-2015, 10:22 PM

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Anybody used these? I have some ugly non-factory mirrors I'm ready to replace and these look the best to me. I'm curious if they would even flash since they are LED bulbs. I couldn't find any threads on these so if anybody has them or any info please let me know, thanks.

Andy4639 · 04-22-2015, 10:36 PM

There shouldn't be any problem with them flashing if you run the LED flashers in the fuse box.

Custom/Ten · 04-22-2015, 10:39 PM

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There shouldn't be any problem with them flashing if you run the LED flashers in the fuse box.

Thought that might be the case but I'm unsure if the led flasher will work for my stock turn signals also, you got any idea?

Andy4639 · 04-22-2015, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom/Ten

Thought that might be the case but I'm unsure if the led flasher will work for my stock turn signals also, you got any idea?

I ran brake light LEDs panels for several years by themself with no blinker mods. They worked fine. I have since added the front turn signals and side markers so everything in my truck is LED now. I had to put the flashers in when I went all LED's. You can try it without and if they work good if not just add the flasher.

Custom/Ten · 04-23-2015, 12:12 PM

Thanks Andy, that sounds like a good idea I think I'll order them up and see how they work out. I just didn't want to do a full led conversion if that was what was required.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-23-2015, 01:02 PM

You don't have to do a full LED conversion to run these mirrors or anything for that matter. LEDs will work just fine in conjunction with standard lights. The only issue you have with running LEDs is amperage. LED lights use such a small amount that they won't heat up the contacts in a standard flasher, therefore causing them not to flash. A set of mirror LEDs will not cause that problem because all of your other lights are non LED witch heat up the contacts like always. If you convert over to all LED, or at least most LED then you will need to install an electronic flasher for them to work properly. WES

Custom/Ten · 04-23-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

You don't have to do a full LED conversion to run these mirrors or anything for that matter. LEDs will work just fine in conjunction with standard lights. The only issue you have with running LEDs is amperage. LED lights use such a small amount that they won't heat up the contacts in a standard flasher, therefore causing them not to flash. A set of mirror LEDs will not cause that problem because all of your other lights are non LED witch heat up the contacts like always. If you convert over to all LED, or at least most LED then you will need to install an electronic flasher for them to work properly. WES

Thank you Wes! That is a perfect description of exactly what I wanted to know!

mrein3 · 04-23-2015, 01:12 PM

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If you convert over to all LED, or at least most LED then you will need to install an electronic flasher for them to work properly. WES

Or install ONE old school, filament type lightbult ANYWHERE in the circuit.

Gonepostal · 04-23-2015, 05:42 PM

I am running the tear drop led mirrors and standard flasher unit and have had no problem with them for the last year

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-23-2015, 05:54 PM

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Thank you Wes!

Your welcome. WES

04-22-2015, 10:22 PM	#1
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Lmc led mirrors w/ turn signal? Anybody used these? I have some ugly non-factory mirrors I'm ready to replace and these look the best to me. I'm curious if they would even flash since they are LED bulbs. I couldn't find any threads on these so if anybody has them or any info please let me know, thanks.

04-22-2015, 10:36 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Lmc led mirrors w/ turn signal? There shouldn't be any problem with them flashing if you run the LED flashers in the fuse box. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-23-2015, 12:12 PM	#5
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: Lmc led mirrors w/ turn signal? Thanks Andy, that sounds like a good idea I think I'll order them up and see how they work out. I just didn't want to do a full led conversion if that was what was required.

04-23-2015, 01:02 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Lmc led mirrors w/ turn signal? You don't have to do a full LED conversion to run these mirrors or anything for that matter. LEDs will work just fine in conjunction with standard lights. The only issue you have with running LEDs is amperage. LED lights use such a small amount that they won't heat up the contacts in a standard flasher, therefore causing them not to flash. A set of mirror LEDs will not cause that problem because all of your other lights are non LED witch heat up the contacts like always. If you convert over to all LED, or at least most LED then you will need to install an electronic flasher for them to work properly. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

04-23-2015, 05:42 PM	#9
Gonepostal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 103	Re: Lmc led mirrors w/ turn signal? I am running the tear drop led mirrors and standard flasher unit and have had no problem with them for the last year __________________ US Army Bomb Squad 83-96 There is no problem that a suitable amount of explosives cannot solve



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