I need a source for Tach/Speedo lighting (LED or aftermarket replacement bulbs)

[larscot]

Over half of the speedo/tach bulbs in my ranger instrument cluster have burnt out. Parts guy at Ford wants to charge me a ridiculous per-bulb price - their cost is @ $13 a bulb. Does anyone have manufacturer/distributor recommendations for buying either an aftermarket or LED conversion replacement..or am I locked in to buying OEM?

The truck is a 2006 XL, 2.3 5 speed regular cab.

 

[600$04Ranger]

Got a package of 12 or 14 (can't remember)halogen bulbs from Baxter Auto.in Medford Oregon for only 17 dollars. The plastic housing that is supposed to plug into the instrument panel was not a great fit so I carefully transferred them to the original sockets and everything worked perfectly. Couldn't read my temp gauge or fuel gauge at night and everything was dim. Looks like new now. Hope that's helpful.

 

[gaz]

Iarscot,

Check out this site, they have great customer service. If you dig into the menu there are tutorials that explain several tiers of LED instrument replacement;

HiPo Parts Garage

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