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KevinD85 · 08-01-2015, 07:09 PM

I've searched on here and I've been looking for some options on getting brighter head lights for my 86 k10 silverado with the quad 150 mm headlights.
I was wondering what other people have tried and what to stay away from.

this is my truck thanks for the help

rich weyand · 08-01-2015, 09:09 PM

First thing is to put a headlight relay setup on it and get rid of all the wiring and connectors to and from the cab. You can get a setup here. About 20% of the way down the page: Automotive Headlight Brightener. $24.99. I have had people tell me it won't last, cheap relays, blah, blah, blah, but I got mine from here and it has been on there 3-1/2 years with no problems at all. You will have to get the correct one for your setup. Mine is the 1978 round headlights, so I got a different one. Kit came with everything, and was a five-minute install with no changes to stock wiring.

http://www.autolumination.com/headlights.htm

The other thing is to swap out sealed beams for the ones with the bulbs that plug in the back, and go to high-intensity bulbs. I got some Hella 7" rounds for mine and put Phillips Extreme Power bulbs in them. Love it.

andrewmp6 · 08-01-2015, 10:52 PM

Buy a good brand headlight housing like hella and skip the euro cut and diamond cut style lights.And get the headlight harness with the relays that will give you useable low beams and bright high beams.Next step up is to use a led replacement bulb kit for the h4 lights or spend a lot and get full led head lights.

KQQL IT · 08-02-2015, 02:23 AM

Had these in my truck with dual square lights.

Amazon.com: Hella 165mm Rectangular E-Code...

rich weyand · 08-02-2015, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Had these in my truck with dual square lights.

Amazon.com: Hella 165mm Rectangular E-Code Conversion Headlight Kit with Standard 60/55W H4 Bulbs: Automotive

I love the Hella E-codes. DOTs have a low-beam cutoff in the upper left of the field for oncoming cars, but on the curvy roads around here you are blinding oncoming drivers going around RH turns. The E-codes cut off straight across.

KevinD85 · 08-02-2015, 09:18 AM

ok I'll look into those. thanks!

andrewmp6 · 08-03-2015, 02:12 AM

For the wiring harness you can go lmc truck or a guy on here makes them i can't think of his name off the top of my head.

piecesparts · 08-04-2015, 06:43 AM

I purchased my quad headlight buckets from Vision-X, to get the quality that they carry. I then upgraded my headlight bulbs to their higher wattage bulbs. I purchased a wiring harness to connect the lights directly to the battery for the best voltage. I had to do a little test and trial to get the bulbs to work like they are supposed to. Had to move some pins around int he light bulb plugs.

I can now see a long ways down the road and with the harness, there is ano heavy load on my truck's older wiring system.

http://www.visionxusa.com/catalogs/2...omotive-guide/

chevy-fun · 08-04-2015, 07:33 AM

Gmachinz makes the relay kit

08-01-2015, 07:09 PM	#1
KevinD85 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: plaistow NH Posts: 91	upgraded head light options I've searched on here and I've been looking for some options on getting brighter head lights for my 86 k10 silverado with the quad 150 mm headlights. I was wondering what other people have tried and what to stay away from. this is my truck thanks for the help __________________ 1986 chevy k10 silverado rust free from oregon 350 crate big cam,headers and 2.5" duals with an x pipe. 2001 subaru 2.5 rs with a full wrx sti swap track car project 1991 Lexus Ls400 rwd drift toy 2012 lexus is350 awd daily driver

08-01-2015, 09:09 PM	#2
rich weyand Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 1,041	Re: upgraded head light options First thing is to put a headlight relay setup on it and get rid of all the wiring and connectors to and from the cab. You can get a setup here. About 20% of the way down the page: Automotive Headlight Brightener. $24.99. I have had people tell me it won't last, cheap relays, blah, blah, blah, but I got mine from here and it has been on there 3-1/2 years with no problems at all. You will have to get the correct one for your setup. Mine is the 1978 round headlights, so I got a different one. Kit came with everything, and was a five-minute install with no changes to stock wiring. http://www.autolumination.com/headlights.htm The other thing is to swap out sealed beams for the ones with the bulbs that plug in the back, and go to high-intensity bulbs. I got some Hella 7" rounds for mine and put Phillips Extreme Power bulbs in them. Love it. __________________ Rich Weyand 1978 K10 RCSB DD.

08-01-2015, 10:52 PM	#3
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: upgraded head light options Buy a good brand headlight housing like hella and skip the euro cut and diamond cut style lights.And get the headlight harness with the relays that will give you useable low beams and bright high beams.Next step up is to use a led replacement bulb kit for the h4 lights or spend a lot and get full led head lights.

08-02-2015, 02:23 AM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,199	Re: upgraded head light options Had these in my truck with dual square lights. Amazon.com: Hella 165mm Rectangular E-Code... __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-02-2015, 09:18 AM	#6
KevinD85 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: plaistow NH Posts: 91	Re: upgraded head light options ok I'll look into those. thanks! __________________ 1986 chevy k10 silverado rust free from oregon 350 crate big cam,headers and 2.5" duals with an x pipe. 2001 subaru 2.5 rs with a full wrx sti swap track car project 1991 Lexus Ls400 rwd drift toy 2012 lexus is350 awd daily driver

08-03-2015, 02:12 AM	#7
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: upgraded head light options For the wiring harness you can go lmc truck or a guy on here makes them i can't think of his name off the top of my head.

08-04-2015, 06:43 AM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: upgraded head light options I purchased my quad headlight buckets from Vision-X, to get the quality that they carry. I then upgraded my headlight bulbs to their higher wattage bulbs. I purchased a wiring harness to connect the lights directly to the battery for the best voltage. I had to do a little test and trial to get the bulbs to work like they are supposed to. Had to move some pins around int he light bulb plugs. I can now see a long ways down the road and with the harness, there is ano heavy load on my truck's older wiring system. http://www.visionxusa.com/catalogs/2...omotive-guide/ __________________ Frank

08-04-2015, 07:33 AM	#9
chevy-fun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 338	Re: upgraded head light options Gmachinz makes the relay kit



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