Better reverse lighting ...

[Marky Dissod]

Before I even think about additional auxiliary back-up lighting, first let me ask:

Is anyone significantly impressed / pleasantly surprised by how bright their 3157 back-up light bulbs are?
Would anyone mind recommending me their unusually bright 3157 back-up light bulbs, so I can make nocturnal creatures recoil when I reverse?

 

[AuroraGirl]

Before I even think about additional auxiliary back-up lighting, first let me ask:

Is anyone significantly impressed / pleasantly surprised by how bright their 3157 back-up light bulbs are?
Would anyone mind recommending me their unusually bright 3157 back-up light bulbs, so I can make nocturnal creatures recoil when I reverse?

with a tinted rear window, its almost useless that i put LED in, but when lookin out the window or the mirrors, it helps a lot. off the shelf LED from menards

 

[99Sierra2500]

I bought a cheap backup camera at walmart, like $18 or so, works.

 

[jaydentruman]

I know you were looking for reverse bulb recommendations but for me I installed two flush mounted leds in the bumper which was a complete game changer. I haul trailers and live in Alberta where it is dark a lot of the time during the winter. They were great. I just bought cheap ones on Amazon and they were great! However I needed to cut two holes in my bumper which was scary lol

 

[Marky Dissod]

Backup camera is a good idea too, bu they don't work that well in the dark, and I want to scare people away with lights when backing up ...
which makes me think a noisier back-up option is a good idea - not that I ALWAYS want the noise, but a noise OPTION never hurts.

Auxiliary backup bulbs in the bumper is a good idea, but I want them higher up AS WELL, like in those plastic panels above the tailights?

 

[Tonimus]

Lots of people have put them in the end cap of the Z71 roof rack. They kinda face down, too. Looks sharp.

 

[CPB]

I'm using these, but you can go much brighter.

Amazon.com: AUXITO 3157 LED Bulb White, Super Bright 3156 3056 3057 4157 3047 4057 3457 4114 LED Bulb for Backup Reverse Tail Brake DRL Signal Parking Lights, Pack of 2 : Automotive

Buy AUXITO 3157 LED Bulb White, Super Bright 3156 3056 3057 4157 3047 4057 3457 4114 LED Bulb for Backup Reverse Tail Brake DRL Signal Parking Lights, Pack of 2: Parking Lights - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

a.co

The brighter option is just to use an LED headlight in the reverse socket. I did this with another vehicle using a GTR Lighting kit.

 

[xdmtoter]

I put some GTR Lighting LEDs from headlightrevolution.com in my Terrain. They are Stupid Bright, but they were also Expensive. I'd like to get some for the Escalade, but at nearly $100 I just can't justify it right now.

https://www.headlightrevolution.com/3156-3157-gtr-lighting-carbide-bulbs-LED.BUL.3157.CAR2_2

 

[JorgeS]

I would go with the Auxito LED 3157 replacement recommended above.
I've had 7W LEDs (I don't remember the brand, bought 2+ years ago) and they work pretty well. LEDs will put out 8x-10x the light per watt compared to the OE bulbs, so they can really increase rear lighting. I also installed LED backup lights on my wife's Accord with similarly good results - highly recommend.
Auxitos are quality LEDs for a reasonable cost, they mount with no modifications and use less power than the original bulbs.

 

[Marky Dissod]

I'm using these, but you can go much brighter.

Amazon.com: AUXITO 3157 LED Bulb White, Super Bright 3156 3056 3057 4157 3047 4057 3457 4114 LED Bulb for Backup Reverse Tail Brake DRL Signal Parking Lights, Pack of 2 : Automotive

Buy AUXITO 3157 LED Bulb White, Super Bright 3156 3056 3057 4157 3047 4057 3457 4114 LED Bulb for Backup Reverse Tail Brake DRL Signal Parking Lights, Pack of 2: Parking Lights - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

a.co

The brighter option is just to use an LED headlight in the reverse socket. I did this with another vehicle using a GTR Lighting kit.

I'm not trying to reengineer the wheel ... at this time ... but please keep the ideas coming, someone else might benefit as well.

I would go with the Auxito LED 3157 replacement recommended above.
I've had 7W LEDs (I don't remember the brand, bought 2+ years ago) and they work pretty well.
LEDs will put out 8x-10x the light per watt compared to the OE bulbs, so they can really increase rear lighting.
I also installed LED backup lights on my wife's Accord with similarly good results - highly recommend.
Auxitos are quality LEDs for a reasonable cost, they mount with no modifications and use less power than the original bulbs.

For now this seems like the idea.
Thanks to you all.

 

[mars2878]

I'm perfectly happy with my Sealight brand LED's. I travel alot of poorly lit roads at night.

Currently on sale.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=3157+led+bulb

Flush mount LED pods on the rear bumper wired to a lighted rocker switch, for even more light when needed.

If you have a z71 roof rack, you can add LED pods to the rear.

 

[Mitch1965]

I added the led light strip below the tailgate, with the white lights tied to the backup lights. Love it!