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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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Hi , I Am New here so here it is ,

I Picked up a 2006 Explorer Super Big Whatever size one has All The Extras , and in Mint condition with 55k on it , and after checking everything out I took it for a night drive , and found a couple of bulbs blown in the dash Cluster at the Tachometer , and Speedometer .
The Dash in This thing is The ONLY Drawback on it as far as I Can see , or Can't , it has bad visibility during the Daytime also , but after replacing ALL The Bulbs with Factory one's I Find that the visibility at Night is Not Great , and was wondering if there are an "LED" type bulb replacement available , Like the #194 has for the Earlier models , and They are Bright , and Very visible , a Pleasant Bluish White .

Anyone who has any info on this please let an Old Marine know , as These old eyes can use a break .
Thanks Large , and
Semper Fi ,

Bub ,
 
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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As a more direct replacement/upgrade, you could install 168 bulbs instead of 194's. 168's are 50% brighter than 194 but do have a shorter service life.
 
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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I Would , But forgot to also say that the "06" does Not use the 194 , or 158 size , These Guys are 1/2 The size , and screw in on a half twist , but Thanks .

Oh Yeah , it's a Limited Edition , with All the "Trimmins" , but Like Seinfeld Said , Only Limited to How many they can sell !
 
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Shouldn't have had to,,, if I wouldn't have 'speed' read your post
 
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