Headlight Bulbs

[diesel_brad]

But then they fad out again quickly. I'm just going to buy new housings

[Tom S]

Originally Posted by diesel_brad

But then they fad out again quickly. I'm just going to buy new housings

That has been my experience as well. I finally just put in new Depot headlights in a couple of vehicles and have been happy with those. Not quite as good as OEM but pretty darn close. I am also trying out a couple of brands of bulbs that are basically one step down from the silverstar level and those seem to be working out as well.

tom

['94IDITurbo7.3]

Thanks for the info Brad. my lenses are kind of foggy as well.

[old man dave]

The problem with SilverStars is they seem to last only about 1500 hours (over 3 sets). The SilverStar Ultras I have are over 2200 hours and counting.

['94IDITurbo7.3]

i want to get the Philips bulbs and the harness that Brad got.

[madpogue]

Originally Posted by diesel_brad

But then they fad out again quickly. I'm just going to buy new housings

Yuh, I've heard that the "glaucoma" is basically the UV protection breaking down. Those repair kits (or home-brewed versions) clean it up, but then you're left with nice clear headlights with no UV coating, so it's a short-term fix. AFAIK there's no product that restores the UV protection, but leaves the lens clear.

[JetskiMark]

I read about this UV protecting headlight treatment on a detailing forum a while ago. I have no experience with it. I think I will try it when I get new headlights to keep them clear.

http://www.autogeek.net/dia-plastic-liquid-armor.html

Amazon.com: Diamondite Clear Plastic System Kit For plastic headlight lenses: Automotive

Amazon.com: Diamondite Clear Plastic System Kit For plastic headlight lenses: Automotive

[oldschool]

[OBSWIZ]

Just a FYI we have a USA made harness and Hella 80/100w 4k kelvin bulbs..but if you have the $ get true projection Hids...nothing compares to the quality or output of light these produce.
http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/...d.php?t=133876

[active]

i am curious as to how these harness kits work. if i am thinking correctly you pull power from the battery directly. (read that part in this thread) the high low beam factory wires are the trigger to a solenoid to allow full currant to go to the new head light harness. this keeps the head light switch cool and not allow it to overheat. this would allow a 55w bulb to be a true 55 watts rather then say 45 at 10 or 11 volts with far less amperage. battery would supply 13.5 volts and full amperage to the lights if wired direct.