It just seems that the problem has gotten really bad recently. I blew the drivers side the day after I posted this. Changed it out and it hasnt blown another bulb since. I'll be going forward with my Suburban SS project soon. If it gives me any problems at least it will be appealing enough to get rid of it.
I never allow anything to touch the bulb. I usually clean the bulb before, this time I didnt and its still working.
thanks for the feedback......