One of the first upgrades most KEI truck owners want is better lighting. Stock bulbs are usually dim halogens. Swapping to quality LEDs improves visibility, safety, and style without a big hit to your budget.
Below is a quick reference of the most common lights people upgrade on KEI trucks. Always double‑check your specific model and year before ordering bulbs.
Main Lighting Overview
Main lighting locations to upgrade:
FRONT:
Headlights (low/high beam)
Front turn signals
Front parking/position lights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
INTERIOR:
Overhead dome light
Dash / cluster illumination (often small wedge bulbs)
Switch backlights (varies by model)
BED / WORK AREA:
Bed light / cargo light (if equipped)
Add‑on work lights on bed rack or headache rack
REAR:
Rear brake lights
Rear tail / running lights
Rear turn signals
Reverse lights
License plate light
NOVELTY / ACCENT LIGHTING:
Dream‑color RGB ambient strips
Underbody (rock) lights
Bed rail / bed panel lights
Wheel ring lights
Footwell lights (front & rear)
Interior accent strips under seats/dash
How to choose KEI truck LED bulbs:
Match bulb types:
Common bulb types are H4 for headlights and wedge bulbs like T10, T15, T20, 1156, 1157 for signals and brake lights. Check your manual, pull the bulb, or search your exact model/year.
Pick the right color temperature:
5000–6000K = bright white (modern look, great visibility)
3000K = yellow (better in fog, old‑school look)
Go CANBUS‑friendly if needed:
Some trucks may show bulb‑out warnings or hyper‑flash with LEDs. CANBUS‑compatible bulbs or resistors fix this.
Mind the beam pattern:
For headlights, use LEDs designed for reflector housings to avoid glare. Poor bulbs can blind oncoming traffic.
Weather & dust rating:
Look for at least IP65 or better if your truck sees a lot of rain, snow, or dirt roads.
These are generally the light you would need to swap for LED lighting in a Kei Truck.
FRONT:
Front Headlights
Front Turn signal
Front Fog lights
INTERIOR:
Overhead Light
Dash light
BED:
Bed light
REAR:
Rear Brake Light
Rear Turn signal
NOVELTY:
Dream-color ambient light
Under body lights
Bed lights
Wheel lights
Bed panel lights
Foot well lights