Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gonline71 · 10-30-2008, 01:27 PM

I know it is posted in the forums...how to get brighter headlights. I just wanted to post the following.

Instead of making the harness from scratch, I ordered it from LMC
part #36-3581 $29.95

It is basically a plug and play system. Complete with OEM connectors. Disconnect headlight nearest battery, plug in harness....yadda yadda

Mount two relays, connect power, ground voila!

Man what an easy install and the difference in brightness was amazing.

Sinister · 10-30-2008, 01:44 PM

I got this setup as well. Works great and is easily reversible if for some reason you'd want to go back to stock.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-30-2008, 02:01 PM

Looks like 36-3581 is GMC and 36-3580 is Chevy. Same price, this is a case where you'd think GMC would cost a bit more

I looked at the several different threads with homemade/junkyard/autozone stuff a few times and it looked to be a bit of a pain... I like plug and play better, especially for wiring. Plus, I could actually use new headlight sockets anyway...

Are the relays BOSCH?

Sport/Truck · 10-30-2008, 02:03 PM

I ordered a complete M&H engine & forward lamp harness from Wes (Classic Heartbeat). It has the upgraded relays. I noticed it gets its power from the positive battery lug on the starter, brings it over and down to the headlights. This is going to look real clean.
s/t

**lks dcvn** · 10-30-2008, 02:47 PM

Got a picture of it installed? I am curious to see the routing...

chrislehr · 10-30-2008, 06:33 PM

I have the same kit and love it pics of the install:

Far from a PRO install, but you get the idea.

Pass side

DS:

chrislehr · 10-30-2008, 06:35 PM

My *only* complaint is the thick yellow part was not QUITE long enough for the over the radiator run.

Instructions are MOSTLY in asian other than a diagram, so there wasnt any routing specifics.

**lks dcvn** · 10-30-2008, 09:22 PM

Thx for the pix!

Sport/Truck · 10-30-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Got a picture of it installed? I am curious to see the routing...

I only have the engine harness laying in place, but here is the wire that comes over from the starter.
s/t

chrislehr · 10-30-2008, 10:11 PM

BTW, somewhere in the FAQ is a thread on how to relay this on your own, if you are electrically and search inclined.

petey-pablo · 10-31-2008, 04:16 AM

I have the same one #36-3580 about to do this No directions that I can read on the pakage! These pictures are great I guess it is easy after all!!!

**LockDoc** · 10-31-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

I only have the engine harness laying in place, but here is the wire that comes over from the starter.
s/t

Lightened up the pics a little.

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2008, 04:25 PM

I've heard quite a few complaints about this product from LMC... junk relays, and crappy quality on the harness.
This is pretty easy to do yourself, it'll hide better (why use yellow??? Yellow is SRS/airbag stuff in the automotive industry) and you control the quality instead of expecting a quality product and not getting one.

**leddzepp** · 10-31-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I've heard quite a few complaints about this product from LMC... junk relays, and crappy quality on the harness.
This is pretty easy to do yourself, it'll hide better (why use yellow??? Yellow is SRS/airbag stuff in the automotive industry) and you control the quality instead of expecting a quality product and not getting one.

Andy- Do you have the link to your post on how to do this yourself? I don't like the yellow wrapping either, and I don't like seeing instructons in asian. This way, I can use Bosch relays too.

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2008, 06:55 PM

I'll see if I can locate a good thread or do my own, but, it'll have to wait till saturday or sunday, I'm doin one more lap around the board then crashing. I'm BEAT!

**leddzepp** · 10-31-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I'll see if I can locate a good thread or do my own, but, it'll have to wait till saturday or sunday, I'm doin one more lap around the board then crashing. I'm BEAT!

No worries...get some sleep! That factory extended cab truck you just helped go get looks awesome!

10-30-2008, 01:27 PM	#1
gonline71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 134	Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC I know it is posted in the forums...how to get brighter headlights. I just wanted to post the following. Instead of making the harness from scratch, I ordered it from LMC part #36-3581 $29.95 It is basically a plug and play system. Complete with OEM connectors. Disconnect headlight nearest battery, plug in harness....yadda yadda Mount two relays, connect power, ground voila! Man what an easy install and the difference in brightness was amazing.

10-30-2008, 01:44 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC I got this setup as well. Works great and is easily reversible if for some reason you'd want to go back to stock. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-30-2008, 02:03 PM	#4
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC I ordered a complete M&H engine & forward lamp harness from Wes (Classic Heartbeat). It has the upgraded relays. I noticed it gets its power from the positive battery lug on the starter, brings it over and down to the headlights. This is going to look real clean. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

10-30-2008, 02:47 PM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC Got a picture of it installed? I am curious to see the routing...

10-30-2008, 06:33 PM	#6
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC I have the same kit and love it pics of the install: Far from a PRO install, but you get the idea. Pass side DS:

10-30-2008, 02:01 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC Looks like 36-3581 is GMC and 36-3580 is Chevy. Same price, this is a case where you'd think GMC would cost a bit more I looked at the several different threads with homemade/junkyard/autozone stuff a few times and it looked to be a bit of a pain... I like plug and play better, especially for wiring. Plus, I could actually use new headlight sockets anyway... Are the relays BOSCH? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-30-2008 at 02:04 PM.

10-30-2008, 06:35 PM	#7
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC My only complaint is the thick yellow part was not QUITE long enough for the over the radiator run. Instructions are MOSTLY in asian other than a diagram, so there wasnt any routing specifics.

10-30-2008, 09:22 PM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC Thx for the pix!

10-30-2008, 10:11 PM	#10
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC BTW, somewhere in the FAQ is a thread on how to relay this on your own, if you are electrically and search inclined.

10-31-2008, 04:16 AM	#11
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC I have the same one #36-3580 about to do this No directions that I can read on the pakage! These pictures are great I guess it is easy after all!!! __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

10-31-2008, 04:25 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC I've heard quite a few complaints about this product from LMC... junk relays, and crappy quality on the harness. This is pretty easy to do yourself, it'll hide better (why use yellow??? Yellow is SRS/airbag stuff in the automotive industry) and you control the quality instead of expecting a quality product and not getting one.

10-31-2008, 06:55 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Brighter Lights: Highly recommend the following product from LMC I'll see if I can locate a good thread or do my own, but, it'll have to wait till saturday or sunday, I'm doin one more lap around the board then crashing. I'm BEAT!

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