Headlight Conversion advice
October 29th, 2017, 1:14 PM
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Headlight Conversion advice
Just bought 1997 k2500 7.4 for use in Lake Tahoe ca. Headlights and running lights are solarized and dim. Plan to drive in dark, snowy conditions along mountain passes and would like to upgrade to LED. Also would like a
plug- -play solution. Please give me your advice — do I buy replacement lenses and LED lamps separately or as a kit? Which are more rugged?
Thank you, Steve aka Yuki (my dog)
plug- -play solution. Please give me your advice — do I buy replacement lenses and LED lamps separately or as a kit? Which are more rugged?
Thank you, Steve aka Yuki (my dog)
October 29th, 2017, 8:07 PM
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Ideally, the lenses and bulbs should be matched. HID into a reflection lens is a big no no.
Not sure on leds. I assume projection lenses would be a better way to go. the retrofit source will have the latest information.
A lot of led kits have poor instructions....led bulbs have to be orientated correctly when installed. there will be a set screw to lock the orientation.
Not sure on leds. I assume projection lenses would be a better way to go. the retrofit source will have the latest information.
A lot of led kits have poor instructions....led bulbs have to be orientated correctly when installed. there will be a set screw to lock the orientation.
October 29th, 2017, 9:30 PM
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Thanks Tech2. I’d like to go LED but am having trouble finding a matched set of lenses and bulbs. Part of the issue I imagine is that the really good LED makers (high CRI, lifetime) may not be good at sourcing really good molds for lenses. Greatly appreciate the input of you and others who have been down this road. Please let me know of excellent lenses and LED lamps.
Appreciate all the help here. Steve
Appreciate all the help here. Steve