I took an entirely different route to upgrading my lighting but it took some trial and error. Started by trying silverstar ultras. Nice bulbs but didn't last long enough. The last and final experiment was switching to the new solux bulbs and I think I found a set-up I really like. They are not obnoxious/harsh white/blue light - they are 4600k and claim to replicate natural daylight (which I'd agree that they do). They claim 80% brighter (again, I'd agree). The bottom line is that to me they are much better than the standard factory halogens. I replaced my low-beams, high-beams and my fog lights and I can see way better. Seems to be easier on my eyes / less fatigue. The high-beams are absolutely unbelievable...especially in the country where I live. They are dot approved and legal. The only thing I don't know is if their longevity will be as claimed (same as standard halogens or 2x-4x longer than silverstar ultras). We'll see...but so far, so good.

 

I have been flashed with stock lights since day one, so you would think why gm would put them that high? but don't get me wrong I like them a lot, they are just a little brighter that normal.

 

Yeah the HID I had on my 08' were great but I realized that the reason they were blinding people is because the housings for halogens are not meant for HIDs
You need to add a projector lense and it will be better for others on the road and even better for you

 

I have xenon HID's in my 2007 silverado in the high/low/and fogs(in the fogs are a set of HID High beam because the casing grooves and the wire harness fits...so i said why the hell not)

 

I was just wondering if I could do this on my truck. I'm way excited that I can/am going to. Is there a how to here on the forums?

 

Darn that's exactly what I said back in april of last year!!!!!!!!!!!!
page 2 post # 17 in this thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!
what the heck????????????????????

 

yea it would be nice if the guys that have done it post more info,
like website where they got the HID's price etc
by the way I have HID's on my fogs but forgot how bright they are since my son got them for me, but I want to get all of them HID's like zada230 did on his truck
as far as installation goes, well they come with instructions, but yes a how to thread would be nice too
but let me do a little research and get back to you all, I know I've seen it before

 

i've installed a beamers hid kit. It was simple plug and play.

If you have had any other modifications that effect ride height ie. oversized rims and tires. leveling kits, get the headlights re-aimed.

 

Someone kicked up this thread again so I thought I'd report back. Still digging the solux bulbs mentioned previously. The high beams are unbelievable (I live in the country and use them a lot). Low beams have more distance but due to aiming its not quite as impressive as the low beams but definitely can see the lines in the road better, etc. Oh, and by the way I've never been flashed once by oncoming traffic because they're installed in the original housings and do not halo. 9-10 months now and all is well!