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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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One of my front headlights is out. I want to replace the bad one and good one with brand new ones. Anybody have recommendations on a decent bulb(s)?
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Unless it's been modified by a previous owner or yourself, the headlights are sealed-beam, which means you replace the entire unit, not just the bulb. Sylvania Silverstars have done pretty well by me, and they make them in the sealed-beam for our cars. I forget what the number is, but most auto parts stores have them.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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I went with the Silverstars and am very happy with them. I did replace the plastic gears in the motors with aluminum to handle the extra weight of the glass lenses.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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No matter what you replace it with, replace both.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthLT4
Unless it's been modified by a previous owner or yourself, the headlights are sealed-beam, which means you replace the entire unit, not just the bulb. Sylvania Silverstars have done pretty well by me, and they make them in the sealed-beam for our cars. I forget what the number is, but most auto parts stores have them.
Noticed a huge difference with the Sylvania Silverstars, much more light, better side coverage.
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Silverstars.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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H6054ST. Did mine about a month ago....very nice improvement for $40
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