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? on head light
Just wondering what the best headlight set up that everyone is running and keeping it close to a stock look ,so it doesn't look like airplane lights ,searched forum but found old post thx for the help Hop
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Re: ? on head light
I upgraded to Hella Vision Plus Conversion Headlights. Happy with the product and light output. Super easy install.
http://www.myhellalights.com/index.p...sion-headlamp/ $42 and change each from Summit or Amazon. |
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Re: ? on head light
I think putting in headlight relays will give the most improvement in lighting. With the truck running and you get your 14 volts to the headlights put in what others recommend. I think I might have put in halogen but one burnt out so now one of each.
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Re: ? on head light
Halogens, plus relay kit.
I still have T4s... I don't drive at night much, lol. I should trade someone. |
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Re: ? on head light
I vote airplane lights
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Re: ? on head light
I am interested in this topic, too. In addition to posting your bulbs, can someone please describe what I need to do w/r/t a relay? New to that kinda thing so really not sure.
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Re: ? on head light
Go to the electrical forum and type in headlight relay. Lot's of stuff explained there and you'll have fun doing it.
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Re: ? on head light
Some informative info on these threads:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397695
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Re: ? on head light
Cibie H4 headlights are the best that look old (fluted glass lens). They have a better beam pattern than Hella H4's.
A relay harness will help as much as a good set of headlights. Do both a harness and Cibie H4's and you'll have better lights than modern cars with halogen bulbs, and better than some oem HID/projector headlights. Stay away from bulbs that have blue coatings as they filter out some of the useable light. ![]() Link to Cibie H4's. https://www.amazon.com/Cibie-082440-.../dp/B008DQV88Q Voltage drop/lumens chart. Just a little bit of voltage drop makes a big difference in brightness. ![]() Low beam shot of my Cibie H4's with a relay harness: ![]() High beam: ![]()
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Re: ? on head light
I added relays and switched to Sylvania Silverstar lights. Very happy with the results.
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Re: ? on head light
Search headlight and see what everyone is using.
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