L1224R +06 rear lights

I decided to upgrade to the L1224R and 06 tail lights. Both have been ordered.
My question is about the connector on the L1224R.
These are what I bought.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Osram-L1224R-LED-Brake-Turn-Signal-Bulb-/280887539125?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item416633b5b5&vxp=mtr

Are they plug and play (electrically) in my 03 Ranger? Do I need different pigtails? If I need new pigtail, what do I need.
I know I need to modify the socket to twist into the Ranger housings.

 

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I found a set of connectors. A bit more than I wanted to spend, but they are the correct part.
Here is a couple photos for future readers.

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yeah, those are the right part, i got lucky when i got my L1224R's, found them on an 06 mountineer that was fresh in the yard, i almost fell over when i saw them drop it off... i ran home to grab some tools, and got the bulbs and pigtails for $10

 

$10.00 was a steal. I paid more than that, but I probably would have had to search for months to find them in a JY around here.

 

what are the L1224r's? factory LED tail light bulbs?

 

OEM Ford parts made by Osram-Sylvania
The LED modules are made by Sylvania/OSRAM and are part of their Joule LED lighting system. This clever design places surface mount LEDs in a heat sink assembly outside of the tail light assembly. A clear plastic tube carries the light up to a mirror that shines it on the tail light reflector. Keeping the LEDs outside of the tail light is an important feature because LED light output is sensitive to ambient temperature.
L1224R led's are made by Osram Sylvania and were introduced in '04 and first used on the '06 Mercury Mountaineer. They are the first automotive LED to be made 'screw-in' as a standardized form to make just the lamp replaceable instead of the entire housing needing to be replaced. Thus making them cheaper to produce, cheaper for the auto manufacturer to 'tweak'/update lenses with respect to how light is reflected, and cheaper to maintain than the 'dot' led tails that some manufacturers are putting on vehicles these days.
L1224R-01 - 2008 Ford Taurus X
L1224R-01 - 2008 Mercury Sable
L1224R-01 - 2009 Ford Mustang
L1224R-01 - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
A similar module is used in some GM vehicles. L1230R.

 

that's cool as hell. another mod i'll wanna see when it's done!

 

they are bad ass when their done, mine don't look like that, mine are all chrome, and the LEDs fire back towards the reflector

 

Here are some more photos.

 

Those are great lights, I was fortunate enough to get them from a member here for my truck!

 

Yes, I think they are going to be great. I hope so. I have a lot invested in the 2006 tail lights and these bulbs. The bulbs were pricy and I think I got a decent deal on the tails. But then you got to get the pigtails and sockets to cut up. Almost $200.00 for the whole deal. But I did choose to buy new parts instead of used ones. I don't want to have to replace something in 6 months.
What the heck..If I didn't spend it on the Ranger..oops I mean Lincoln..I'd spend it on stale women and easy beer...

 

Lol...very true! Can't wait to see them installed

 

I can't stop.....Help!!!!..I decided since I am upgrading the tails and brakes, I might as well do the reverse lights also. I just ordered a set of LED's. I'll post a pic later. They have the 7watt projector CREE R5, and 12 CREE 5050's on the sides. 12watt total each lamp. Should make a real difference. I got a pair with free shipping for $15.99

 

Just curious, but why not spend $20 and do LED replacement pieces for the stock bulb plug?

 

That's what I am doing for the reverse lights. These OEM Osram brake/parking bulbs are the best you can get and much better than any China made plug in replacement bulb. This project is expensive, but I am getting my money's worth. I have done the cheap replacement bulbs before in other locations on the truck. They never last. I REALLY WANT my BRAKE lights to ALWAYS work. I won't have to touch these again. I plan on driving this truck for many years.

Shawn

 

Interesting.

I dunno mine are pretty damn bright lol. And have lasted well over 30,000 miles so far.

68 red LED's in each tail light.

Reverse ones are 120 white LED's

 

To each his own. I am an OEM fanatic when possible. It is much more gratifying for me to modify a Ford part to work. I find the easy way out to be boring.
Lincoln wood steering wheel. Volvo (which Ford owned) timer for the heated mirrors. Mazda rear bumper, Mercury tail light LED's, Mustang wheels, Expedition aluminum rear end cover, Mustang Mach speakers,etc...All Ford companies.....all Ford parts.....

Then to really make me smile,
I met my brother at the Ford dealer he works at, and the techs working there say that they never saw a Lincoln mini truck before. I have covered the details well enough to fool a Ford tech.

 

Here are the reverse lights.
7watt projector CREE R5, and 12 CREE 5050's on the sides. 12watt total each lamp.
I think I may have to sand that black off.

 

whats the link to those? I like those

 

Since you are doing all of this rear light work, what about think safety… make your backup light into directionals.
Easily done but you will need to add an aftermarket set of backup lights, another easy setup.

Just thinking out loud, luck with the light stuff, it looks good.