03-03-2019, 03:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wpoll
If these things had a bulb each they might be bright but the OEM arrangement must have some sort of "optical connector junction" that joins each pair (one small and one large) into a single light source per side. These "optical junctions" will further reduce the light level getting to the halo ring.
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Correct, there is a junction. Sanding all the clear sections would yield a slight improvement in output but still nothing compared to replacing the rings. If you have gotten far enough to access these rings... I do not recommend you try to keep them. Just replace them and call it a day. Though doing so does require work with the dremel. As does even opening the lights.
But... this makes it worth it every time you walk up to the truck (I have mine to fade on/off with the interior lights upon lock/unlock).
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