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Old 09-06-2017, 07:27 PM   #1
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Tail lights replacement ?

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I have been trying to find replacement lights for my bus, I wanted to to try to find some LED replacements or rectangular shaped ones like on semi truck, any idea where to find them online ?

Why do I want to replace it ? because I replaced the back door and panels from the back of the bus because they were rusted and all the lights were cracked.

Thanks.

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Old 09-06-2017, 08:10 PM   #2
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This is where i ordered some of my lights.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/?gcl...caAhKdEALw_wcB
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Old 09-06-2017, 09:34 PM   #3
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Check out Unity School Bus Parts. I've ordered new lights from them and their prices are reasonable. I've also used Super Bright LEDs website to purchase 1156 and 1157 type bulbs to put in them so they're nice and bright.

Lights, Lamps, Bulbs - Page 1 - Unity School Bus Parts
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Old 09-07-2017, 01:37 AM   #4
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Somehow superbrightlights do not have 7"....weird.
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Old 09-07-2017, 02:30 AM   #5
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I think I ordered 7" LED taillights through my local Napa, they have 2 or 3 brands available.
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Old 09-07-2017, 09:26 PM   #6
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I got 7" round leds from etrailer.com

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Old 09-07-2017, 11:53 PM   #7
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those guys have them, thanks.
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Old 09-08-2017, 08:32 AM   #8
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQ021UC..._t1_B00K7W07XQ

Bought all of my LEDs on Amazon.

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Old 09-08-2017, 12:42 PM   #9
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I have found that Amazon is *NOT* always the cheapest source when shopping for things.
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Old 09-08-2017, 01:01 PM   #10
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Yeah, I chose to buy new 7" lights from Unity ($11-$16 each) and buy LED bulbs from Super Bright LEDs ($8-10 each)because it was cheaper than those LED lights from Amazon. Especially when you're doing the entire bus (like 14 7" lights). Plus if the bulbs ever go bad I'll just replace them instead of having to replace an entire LED light.
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Old 09-08-2017, 05:06 PM   #11
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not necessary to use seven inch... even tho i do use some.... just fab up panel for the sizes you choose. lots of very good lights at the truck semi places if one has some imagination and skill
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Old 09-08-2017, 05:18 PM   #12
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not necessary to use seven inch... even tho i do use some.... just fab up panel for the sizes you choose. lots of very good lights at the truck semi places if one has some imagination and skill
I very well might refit the very common 4" lights on my Shorty. It's no longer a school bus so the lights no longer have to meet any surface area requirements.
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Old 01-15-2021, 08:59 AM   #13
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Hi.

I have been trying to find replacement lights for my bus, I wanted to to try to find some LED replacements or rectangular shaped ones like on semi truck, any idea where to find them online ?

Why do I want to replace it ? because I replaced the back door and panels from the back of the bus because they were rusted and all the lights were cracked.

Thanks.
Hi there! How did you replace the panels of the back wall and back emergency exit of the bus without messing up the windows? We’ve been looking at ours and are unsure how to remove those panels to clean out insulation without messing up the window seals.
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