Where to find headlamp plugs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Harley1650 · 06-23-2008, 01:49 PM

I am switching the headlights from my 88 full size from the four lamp halogen to composites. I don't have the new ones yet, but I assume I will have to change the bulb sockets. Anyone have a source for buying these besides the dealer?

**bwood** · 06-23-2008, 11:03 PM

I would try Oreilly Auto, they may not be out on the floor, but they may be able to order them or have them behind the counter. Also a wrecking yard. I would check the dealer, they might not be as high as you think. They would more than likely have or be able to get them and you wouldn't be wasting gas driving all over looking for them.

piecesparts · 06-24-2008, 08:25 PM

Salvage yard and a walk about always works for me.

Harley1650 · 06-24-2008, 10:20 PM

I ordered some from my local NAPA.

**Boog** · 06-24-2008, 11:22 PM

I replaced the dull composites on my 97 with the small quad sealed beams from an 88 and I used the same plugs. Only one prong on the outside lamp was different. I merely twisted it with a pair of needle nose pliers a quarter turn and it went right on. No probs.

06-23-2008, 01:49 PM	#1
Harley1650 1963 C-10 BBC/Muncie 4 spd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: White Lake, Michigan Posts: 170	Where to find headlamp plugs I am switching the headlights from my 88 full size from the four lamp halogen to composites. I don't have the new ones yet, but I assume I will have to change the bulb sockets. Anyone have a source for buying these besides the dealer?

06-23-2008, 11:03 PM	#2
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,920	Re: Where to find headlamp plugs I would try Oreilly Auto, they may not be out on the floor, but they may be able to order them or have them behind the counter. Also a wrecking yard. I would check the dealer, they might not be as high as you think. They would more than likely have or be able to get them and you wouldn't be wasting gas driving all over looking for them. __________________ 2013 Ford F150 FX4 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 1982 Chevy C1500 2020 Ford Explorer Limited 2008 Ford Escape

06-24-2008, 08:25 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Where to find headlamp plugs Salvage yard and a walk about always works for me.

06-24-2008, 10:20 PM	#4
Harley1650 1963 C-10 BBC/Muncie 4 spd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: White Lake, Michigan Posts: 170	Re: Where to find headlamp plugs I ordered some from my local NAPA.

06-24-2008, 11:22 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: Where to find headlamp plugs I replaced the dull composites on my 97 with the small quad sealed beams from an 88 and I used the same plugs. Only one prong on the outside lamp was different. I merely twisted it with a pair of needle nose pliers a quarter turn and it went right on. No probs. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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