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Old 02-22-2017, 06:48 PM
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I did a post a while back but pic of the headlamps was in the garage. here is a pic outside. Bright lights are off.


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Originally Posted by spedaleden
I did a post a while back but pic of the headlamps was in the garage. here is a pic outside. Bright lights are off.

How hard was it to change over?
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Pretty easy. Use factory wiring but you have to cut the buckets and headlamp housings



You need to cut the bucket on the inner circle and cut out the aluminum with a hole saw. It was easy to do.

LEDS http://www.vleds.com/shop-bulb-numbe.../9006-lmz.html

Headlamps high and low beams (Projectors) https://www.dapperlighting.com/colle...nt=25176242056

These have a halo but I did not hook up the halo feature



If you ever had a issue on a trip, you can plug in a factory seal beam if you wanted
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They do look nice even if the HALO feature is a complete waste as DRLs when you have pop-up headlights.

Have you enlisted a helper to see them as an oncoming car on a dark highway? My #1 problem with aftermarket HID/LED headlamps is their tendency to blind oncoming drivers and I refuse to use them for that very reason.
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They do look nice even if the HALO feature is a complete waste as DRLs when you have pop-up headlights.

Have you enlisted a helper to see them as an oncoming car on a dark highway? My #1 problem with aftermarket HID/LED headlamps is their tendency to blind oncoming drivers and I refuse to use them for that very reason.
My son has driven in front of me and drove in opposite direction and said it bright but does not blind you. I have never gotten flashing brights from others when driving
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Originally Posted by spedaleden
My son has driven in front of me and drove in opposite direction and said it bright but does not blind you. I have never gotten flashing brights from others when driving
Thanks for the very useful reply!

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