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Old 01-15-2012, 02:14 PM
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Headlight Bulbs

What is everyone running? My 97 has some piss poor light output.
I was thinking of trying to find a relay harness to try and get more power to the bulbs and do a bulb upgrade.
I was also looking at some New headlight housings(just some OE ones)
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Old 01-15-2012, 02:45 PM
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Re: Headlight Bulbs

When I changed my headlights I put in Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulbs. There is no comparison to stock lights. The new clear headlights may make a difference too, but they are still super bright.
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Old 01-15-2012, 03:35 PM
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Re: Headlight Bulbs

Yeah. I am looking to keep the OEM look. Not looking for the clear lenses.

Anybody got a source for a harness other than LMC?
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Re: Headlight Bulbs

We have a USA made harness that we use with Hella's 80/100w 4k Kelvin bulbs..PM me if I can help..
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Re: Headlight Bulbs

I was running the Silverstars but now running the Philips X-treme power bulbs. The Silverstars have a blue coating on them. The Philips are a clear bulb. I like the Philips over the Silverstars.

X-treme Power

You can't compare a DOT legal bulb (55w/65w) to 80w/100w off road bulb. Although a harness that uses direct battery power is way better than the subpar OEM headlight wiring.

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Re: Headlight Bulbs

ive ran some cheap ebay bulbs in my last 2 trucks. i really like them. the clear lenses really helped, but i think if i clean up my factory lenses a little then it will be just as good. ill see if i can dig up a link. there only like $13

edit: here ya go
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I might have to try those. Do they look blue when on? Or are they super white?
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I was running the Silverstars but now running the Philips X-treme power bulbs. The Silverstars have a blue coating on them. The Philips are a clear bulb. I like the Philips over the Silverstars.

X-treme Power

You can't compare a DOT legal bulb (55w/65w) to 80w/100w off road bulb. Although a harness that uses direct battery power is way better than the subpar OEM headlight wiring.

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I might have to try those. Do they look blue when on? Or are they super white?
they claim super white but theres a blueish tint to them.
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Re: Headlight Bulbs

I have the LMC harness and the 60 dollhair silverstars (whichever those ones are)
They aren't blue though?
Even with fogged lenses they are super bright. I would suggest them for sure.
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