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For those who don't mind the factory light assemblies but would entertain an improvement to brake light intensity and double the life of the stop/tail bulbs. Replacing the stock 3057K bulbs for the updated 4057LL bulbs makes a world of difference in the intensity of the stop lights. No difference in the tail light intensity, so the contrast between tail and stop intensity is considerably greater and more eye-catching.

KRYPTONWATTSAMPSVOLTSLIFEBRIGHTNESS
3057LLYes26.8/6.72.1/0.4812.8/142,000/10,000factory std
4057LLYes28.5/6.72.23/0.4812.8/144,000/10,000brighter than std
3157LLYes26.8/6.72.1/0.5912.8/142,000/10,000
4157LLYes26.8/6.72.23/0.5912.8/143,600/10,000

3057K was the Ford factory bulb for the 2011 Raptor. K designation indicates a Krypton (halogen) bulb = long life (LL).
4057LL is recommended bulb for the 2011 Raptor in 2022 by multiple sites. Slightly brighter & twice the lifespan.
All entries - primary filament/secondary filament.
These are all halogen bulbs. Do not touch the glass bare-handed.

 
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Raptor Front Turn/Running Light Comparison

KRYPTONWATTSAMPSVOLTSLIFEBRIGHTNESS
3157NA?26.8/6.72.1/0.4712.8/142,000/10,000factory std
4157NAYes28.5/8.32.23/0.5912.8/143,600/10,000brighter than std
3157NA was Ford factory bulb for the 2011 Raptor. NA designation indicates Natural Amber color.
4157NA is modern replacement for 3157NA. A little brighter, longer life, more vibration resistant.
All entries primary filament/secondary filament.
4157NA (and maybe also 3157NA) are halogen bulbs. Do not touch the glass bare-handed.

This swap also produced favorable results. No noticeable change in the parking light intensity, but brighter turn signal intensity.
 
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So the above two changes did the following:
- Improved stop light intensity and contrast with tail light intensity.
- Improved front and rear turn signal intensity.
- Doubled the expected lifespan of the bulbs involved.
- Avoided unintended consequences of LEDs - hyperflash, reflector efficiency...
- Total cost: $16.98 for four 4057LL bulbs, $9.49 for two 4157LL bulbs, $1.88 in tax for a total of $28.35.
 

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So the above two changes did the following:
- Improved stop light intensity and contrast with tail light intensity.
- Improved front and rear turn signal intensity.
- Doubled the expected lifespan of the bulbs involved.
- Avoided unintended consequences of LEDs - hyperflash, reflector efficiency...
- Total cost: $16.98 for four 4057LL bulbs, $9.49 for two 4157LL bulbs, $1.88 in tax for a total of $28.35.

Did you get a before on one tail and an after on the other tail pic?
 
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