New Spyder taillights

[NJMOPAR]

Lockdown can get expensive.

Ordered a set of C-tube LED taillights on Amazon for $189 from "Akkon".
These came today from FedEx!




They're plug'n'play for non-LED trucks, those square boxes are the resistors.
Have to reuse your reverse bulb (which I already switched to LEDs)
I also swapped the OE clip-nuts for the Torx screws.
Pics show the C-tube slightly orange but it's red. No errors and bright!

C-tube parking lights


Parking and brake/signal


Also did the UPR catch can but that's another thread.

 

[SitKneelBend]

I have the same ones. They're awesome. I put these in the reverse and cargo lights...super bright!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L3M9ORS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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[NapaRam]

I assume if you have alpha you can just change the tail lights to LED and not use the resistors?

 

[NJMOPAR]

I assume if you have alpha you can just change the tail lights to LED and not use the resistors?

These are specifically for earlier Gen 4s with factory halogen tails.
They're not for factory LED trucks but they probably make them without the resistors for those trucks.

After I factored in the cost for OBDLink MX & AlfaOBD plus LED taillights just to be able to 'turn on' LEDs, this was a cheaper solution for me.

 

[NapaRam]

These are specifically for earlier Gen 4s with factory halogen tails.
They're not for factory LED trucks but they probably make them without the resistors for those trucks.

Yes I understand that but the only reason they give you resistors I believe is so you can trick you truck into thinking you still have halogen bulbs but with Alpha you should be able to update the computer to tell it you now have LED lights and then not use the resistors. I was just hoping someone could confirm that.

 

[NJMOPAR]

I understand how Alfa works but wouldn't know where to start clipping wires on new lights to not use the resistors, nor would I want to.
The resistors are built-in to the lights.
As I said, adding up the costs this was the cheaper alternative.
They work, I'm happy, and it was under $200.

 

[JB1]

Looks great

 

[Graygoose]

those do look great!

 

[NJMOPAR]

Too bad my city has an 'enforced suggestion' to stay home between 8pm & 5am. (if out without good cause it's a $250 ticket)
I have to settle for backing up to store windows to see 'em!

 

[SitKneelBend]

I assume if you have alpha you can just change the tail lights to LED and not use the resistors?

Their are no extra adapters, everything is built in and Alfa is not needed.

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[SitKneelBend]

Looks great

those do look great!

Pictures don't do them justice either...

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[Leslie Thompson]

Yes these are awesome .... Put a pair on my 2011 and was completely satisfied.

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[Graygoose]

Picture don't do them justice either...

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have night pics?

 

[Graygoose]

Is this the model?

 

[NJMOPAR]

Exactly what's on my box.
Sold under 'Akkon' but they're Spyder.
They came from Spyder in California.

Akkon headlights on Amazon for $300 look identical to the Anzo $550 ones and most likely are Spyder also. Tempting.....

 

[JB1]

Yup

 

[Graygoose]

Exactly what's on my box.
Sold under 'Akkon' but they're Spyder.
They came from Spyder in California.

Akkon headlights on Amazon for $300 look identical to the Anzo $550 ones and most likely are Spyder also. Tempting.....

thank you, yes Spyder is in CA, bet just a seller for them. They look good

 

[NJMOPAR]

I usually am capable of finding things on my own, but here you go:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NX9DPK/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_E63LEbQKREWDY

 

[Graygoose]

Nice!!

 

[NJMOPAR]

Wow, big price difference for factory LED trucks!
$270 vs $190 for non-LED.
Glad I'm 'old school' 4th gen.