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beaterC10 · 02-08-2006, 02:54 PM

Does anyone know of a source for H4 conversion headlights for the 81-87 trucks that use the four small headlights? All I can find are round and large rectangular.

Russell · 02-08-2006, 03:01 PM

I dunno if you have them down there, but there is a store called PartSource up here that carries Hella H4 quad headlight conversion kits in both round and square lights.

If you do buy a set, make sure that you buy the type with the European lense on them. I've got a set of Bosch H4 round headlights on my 77 (only 2 headlights) and dang, I'm impressed!

They came with 65/55 watt drivers in them, upgraded to PIAA 85/65 watt drivers and installed relays + heavier wiring for the headlights, and holy cow does my truck ever light the road up! However, with the European lenses, they distribute the low beam light in such a way that my bright lights don't irritate other drivers. I have yet to be high beamed with them installed!

beaterC10 · 02-08-2006, 03:15 PM

Russell,

Is PartSource a chain auto parts store? Any idea what the conversion kit costs?

roughedup72 · 02-08-2006, 03:43 PM

Try this site. www.lightlens.com They seem to have everything maybe they have what you're looking for.

Russell · 02-08-2006, 03:47 PM

Its a chain store, the Bosch kit for my round headlights set me back 89.99 cnd + a 7% sales tax. I imagine the quad headlight kit would be more expensive, even more so if you go with Hella instead of Bosch like I did. I found the Bosch H4 kit at Canadian Tire, which is a Canadian version of Pep Boyz on crack

That came with the two conversion lenses, and two drivers, they plugged into the stock wiring plugs =)

The PIAA drivers would normally cost about 120 cnd, but my father's work was kind enough to pay for part of them. BP Canada are safety / health freaks. They'll help pay for certain upgrades to your vehicle (headlights, winter tires and cracked windsheild replacements for the most part) and will also pay 65% of a gym membership!

You can find information about the relay upgrade on www.73-87.com

beaterC10 · 02-08-2006, 04:47 PM

I found a guy on Ebay that has the conversion lights w/glass lens, Europen E code rating for the neighborhood of $80 for all four lights. Supposed to be similar quality to Bosch or Hella. Does that sound about right?

Russell · 02-08-2006, 05:43 PM

Yep, sounds right to me!

PIAA drivers for your application are cheaper too

02-08-2006, 02:54 PM	#1
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	H4 Conversion Lights for 81-87 Does anyone know of a source for H4 conversion headlights for the 81-87 trucks that use the four small headlights? All I can find are round and large rectangular.

02-08-2006, 03:01 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: H4 Conversion Lights for 81-87 I dunno if you have them down there, but there is a store called PartSource up here that carries Hella H4 quad headlight conversion kits in both round and square lights. If you do buy a set, make sure that you buy the type with the European lense on them. I've got a set of Bosch H4 round headlights on my 77 (only 2 headlights) and dang, I'm impressed! They came with 65/55 watt drivers in them, upgraded to PIAA 85/65 watt drivers and installed relays + heavier wiring for the headlights, and holy cow does my truck ever light the road up! However, with the European lenses, they distribute the low beam light in such a way that my bright lights don't irritate other drivers. I have yet to be high beamed with them installed! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 02-08-2006 at 03:02 PM.

02-08-2006, 03:15 PM	#3
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: H4 Conversion Lights for 81-87 Russell, Is PartSource a chain auto parts store? Any idea what the conversion kit costs?

02-08-2006, 03:43 PM	#4
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: H4 Conversion Lights for 81-87 Try this site. www.lightlens.com They seem to have everything maybe they have what you're looking for. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

02-08-2006, 03:47 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: H4 Conversion Lights for 81-87 Its a chain store, the Bosch kit for my round headlights set me back 89.99 cnd + a 7% sales tax. I imagine the quad headlight kit would be more expensive, even more so if you go with Hella instead of Bosch like I did. I found the Bosch H4 kit at Canadian Tire, which is a Canadian version of Pep Boyz on crack That came with the two conversion lenses, and two drivers, they plugged into the stock wiring plugs =) The PIAA drivers would normally cost about 120 cnd, but my father's work was kind enough to pay for part of them. BP Canada are safety / health freaks. They'll help pay for certain upgrades to your vehicle (headlights, winter tires and cracked windsheild replacements for the most part) and will also pay 65% of a gym membership! You can find information about the relay upgrade on www.73-87.com __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-08-2006, 04:47 PM	#6
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: H4 Conversion Lights for 81-87 I found a guy on Ebay that has the conversion lights w/glass lens, Europen E code rating for the neighborhood of $80 for all four lights. Supposed to be similar quality to Bosch or Hella. Does that sound about right?

02-08-2006, 05:43 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: H4 Conversion Lights for 81-87 Yep, sounds right to me! PIAA drivers for your application are cheaper too __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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