I was trying one resister with just one led plugged in (regular bulbs in the rest). the resistor turned scorching hot so I'm pretty sure it was doing something. lol
I didn't try 4 resistors all hooked up at the time time tho. but I did have a suspicious I would need a more powerful resistor. back to the drawing board. I;m tempted to try one of those
plug n play new flasher led relays but as drewpy said it may or may not work.
dammit I found the thread. im blind
If I get something to work I'll update that thread. and thanks for the info Dave+Drewpy.