LED Headlight Bulbs
Oct 20, 2017 | 12:28 AM
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LED Headlight Bulbs
I can't find a set of Xenarc headlights for my 2000 Silverado, so I'm thinking of buying LED bulbs for the lows and fogs. Problem is that the internet is full of crap!! I haven't found a consistent review anywhere!!
Anyone have experience with LED bulbs What is your recommendation?
Anyone have experience with LED bulbs What is your recommendation?
Oct 20, 2017 | 10:23 AM
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Oct 20, 2017 | 11:33 AM
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Mar 20, 2018 | 09:28 AM
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After many a search, I have conlcluded that there are no quality aftermarket options for led or xenon bulbs that function well in the factory headlights for that body style. My 02 suburban has tried many different bulbs. The headlight housing just doesn’t support the light source with the reflector. All the aftermarket headlights to add a projector lens look like Chinese crap...and nothing new is coming out for the older trucks that looks any better. I have resorted to the highest quality halogen bulbs I can find and upgraded the wiring for the wattage.
Dont get me wrong, the zen is and latest led bulbs are super bright, they’re just not controllable in the headlight. The light goes everywhere!!
Dont get me wrong, the zen is and latest led bulbs are super bright, they’re just not controllable in the headlight. The light goes everywhere!!
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Mar 20, 2018 | 11:58 AM
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After many a search, I have conlcluded that there are no quality aftermarket options for led or xenon bulbs that function well in the factory headlights for that body style. My 02 suburban has tried many different bulbs. The headlight housing just doesn’t support the light source with the reflector. All the aftermarket headlights to add a projector lens look like Chinese crap...and nothing new is coming out for the older trucks that looks any better. I have resorted to the highest quality halogen bulbs I can find and upgraded the wiring for the wattage.
Dont get me wrong, the zen is and latest led bulbs are super bright, they’re just not controllable in the headlight. The light goes everywhere!!
Dont get me wrong, the zen is and latest led bulbs are super bright, they’re just not controllable in the headlight. The light goes everywhere!!
What bulb did you end up settling on?
Mar 20, 2018 | 12:09 PM
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I use the PIAA extreme white plus and I found that the oem reflectors are far better than the aftermarket replacements. I found a pair of factory headlights that were still in good shape and had them clear coated to preserve them. The aftermarket ones that look like oem don’t last long and the reflectors are crap. I may try the latest PIAA LEDs when one of these burn out, but I’m definitely sworn off of the Chinese LEDs. PIAA claims the beam is engineered for a reflector housing...but it will cost me a couple hundred bucks to find out...again.
Mar 20, 2018 | 12:41 PM
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If you're dead set on going LED headlights, and I'm still not convinced LED's are up to par for the job...you might take a look at Morimoto's offerings. They cost less than the PIAA (and I think with PIAA you're paying a good amount just for the name) and look like they might be nice pieces. Also, they're 8mm shorter behind the base than the PIAA which could make all the difference in whether or not they're gonna fit in your truck. Oh, and they're only $120/pair for 9006's instead of PIAA's at $200+/pair
Richard
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