โJan-19-2021 06:15 PM
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โJan-24-2021 06:22 PM
ktmrfs wrote:
I had brain fade, the 9011/12 replace the 9005/6
โJan-24-2021 05:18 PM
BobsYourUncle wrote:ktmrfs wrote:
If the truck uses 9004/9005 bulbs, IMHO the best update is to replace the 9004/9005 with 9011/9012 HIR bulbs. Same watts, higher lumen output, about the same life as a std 9004/9005 but more expensive. you will need to slightly modify the 9011/9012 plastic base to let it fit in the 9004/9005 shell.
Mine is actually the 9005 / 9006 bulbs. They have a 90 degree angle to the connector, not straight out as the 9004
โJan-24-2021 11:53 AM
โJan-24-2021 10:48 AM
ktmrfs wrote:
If the truck uses 9004/9005 bulbs, IMHO the best update is to replace the 9004/9005 with 9011/9012 HIR bulbs. Same watts, higher lumen output, about the same life as a std 9004/9005 but more expensive. you will need to slightly modify the 9011/9012 plastic base to let it fit in the 9004/9005 shell.
โJan-24-2021 09:44 AM
road-runner wrote:ktmrfs wrote:Maybe I'm the only one who had a disaster doing this in my lo-beam projector lights. The larger glass envelope of the HIR light placed the heat source a little closer to the plastic reflector, and melted a hole in the plastic reflector. I ended up shoehorning some generic HID reflector assemblies into the the headlight case and the end result came out ok, but was a lot of extra work I wasn't looking for.
If the truck uses 9004/9005 bulbs, IMHO the best update is to replace the 9004/9005 with 9011/9012 HIR bulbs.
โJan-24-2021 08:45 AM
Mike LeClair wrote:
Hey Bob! I have used Daniel Stern Lighting for my older trucks. He builds very robust, complete light harnesses for just about any vehicle (North American). The harnesses are complete and the instructions are, well, in English. You can look him up on line.
Cheers!
Mike
โJan-24-2021 06:08 AM
BobsYourUncle wrote:
Lots of great info here, nice discussion from all. It really helps more than just myself as the OP.
I am going to ditch the factory housings for sure. I kinda like the ones I posted a link to a few pages back.
I checked, they are DOT approved and it appears that consideration was given to properly directing the beams so they don't offend oncoming drivers.
And the relay harnesses are a must IMO. One thing I have always disliked about the factory setup is either low or high beams being on. Properly directed and done, I prefer all 4 on for high beams.
I've been kinda busy the past few days, haven't had time to look further. I've looked st all the suggestions and links provided.
Although there have been a couple comments against the LED lights, I feel I like to have them and would like to pair a set to aftermarket housings.
โJan-23-2021 08:27 PM
โJan-23-2021 07:48 PM
โJan-23-2021 06:51 PM
ktmrfs wrote:Maybe I'm the only one who had a disaster doing this in my lo-beam projector lights. The larger glass envelope of the HIR light placed the heat source a little closer to the plastic reflector, and melted a hole in the plastic reflector. I ended up shoehorning some generic HID reflector assemblies into the the headlight case and the end result came out ok, but was a lot of extra work I wasn't looking for.
If the truck uses 9004/9005 bulbs, IMHO the best update is to replace the 9004/9005 with 9011/9012 HIR bulbs.
โJan-23-2021 01:25 PM
Gdetrailer wrote:ktmrfs wrote:Mike LeClair wrote:
Hey Bob! I have used Daniel Stern Lighting for my older trucks. He builds very robust, complete light harnesses for just about any vehicle (North American). The harnesses are complete and the instructions are, well, in English. You can look him up on line.
I am learning as I follow this thread. Are the Sylvania ZXE bulbs also built on the low voltage high watt burn out fast model? I was thinking about buying a foursome for my 06 Sierra 3500. Maybe not so much anymore?
I replaced the drivers side housing off of Amazon and was pretty impressed with the fit, finish and design of the off shore product. Fits and works perfectly.
Cheers!
Mike
If the truck uses 9004/9005 bulbs, IMHO the best update is to replace the 9004/9005 with 9011/9012 HIR bulbs. Same watts, higher lumen output, about the same life as a std 9004/9005 but more expensive. you will need to slightly modify the 9011/9012 plastic base to let it fit in the 9004/9005 shell.
a search on 9011/9012 will get you to sites to show the simple mod to the base
I've done that on several vehicles using 9004/9005 bulbs and they are much brighter.
I can see where that might work, however, one needs to realize that in doing so, you may end up with not having as good of focused light.
Incandescent headlights depend on having the bulb filament placed in a very specific spot in the reflector. If the filament is placed slightly off from that location the result is a out of focused beam.
Filament placement and size is critical and if not placed correctly WILL cause more light scatter blinding oncoming traffic in the process.
It is for that reason why LED retrofits tend to be difficult and often results in poor high beams or poor low beams and blinding oncoming traffic in the process.
Different bulb numbers are there for a reason, it isn't done for the light bulb manufacturer to make more money with more part numbers. There are real specs that the bulb manufacturers must adhere to and it is for a good reason.
โJan-23-2021 09:40 AM
ktmrfs wrote:Mike LeClair wrote:
Hey Bob! I have used Daniel Stern Lighting for my older trucks. He builds very robust, complete light harnesses for just about any vehicle (North American). The harnesses are complete and the instructions are, well, in English. You can look him up on line.
I am learning as I follow this thread. Are the Sylvania ZXE bulbs also built on the low voltage high watt burn out fast model? I was thinking about buying a foursome for my 06 Sierra 3500. Maybe not so much anymore?
I replaced the drivers side housing off of Amazon and was pretty impressed with the fit, finish and design of the off shore product. Fits and works perfectly.
Cheers!
Mike
If the truck uses 9004/9005 bulbs, IMHO the best update is to replace the 9004/9005 with 9011/9012 HIR bulbs. Same watts, higher lumen output, about the same life as a std 9004/9005 but more expensive. you will need to slightly modify the 9011/9012 plastic base to let it fit in the 9004/9005 shell.
a search on 9011/9012 will get you to sites to show the simple mod to the base
I've done that on several vehicles using 9004/9005 bulbs and they are much brighter.
โJan-23-2021 08:49 AM
Mike LeClair wrote:
Hey Bob! I have used Daniel Stern Lighting for my older trucks. He builds very robust, complete light harnesses for just about any vehicle (North American). The harnesses are complete and the instructions are, well, in English. You can look him up on line.
I am learning as I follow this thread. Are the Sylvania ZXE bulbs also built on the low voltage high watt burn out fast model? I was thinking about buying a foursome for my 06 Sierra 3500. Maybe not so much anymore?
I replaced the drivers side housing off of Amazon and was pretty impressed with the fit, finish and design of the off shore product. Fits and works perfectly.
Cheers!
Mike
โJan-23-2021 08:02 AM