FF376
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2018 2500 Tradesman. Wondering what options are out there to improve the lighting without replacing the oem assembly and or adding fog or driving lights to the bumper. Something cost effective without going crazy...
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Thanks, same 2018 2500 Tradesman, I did add fog lights with aftermarket brackets and lights (no bumper mount, put in gap between tow hooks) while installing factory harness and light switch, but don't want to spend tons of money on new light assemblies. Will try these.I’ve been using these. Bought them for $30 on sale. Low beam only. They’ve been in the truck for over a year now, no issues. They are definitely brighter and better than the stock bulbs.
Second benefit: They put off little heat so road dirt/spray doesn’t bake or freeze to the headlights. They stay reasonably clean in winter.
I tried a pair of Sealight led’s before but everybody and their dog was flashing as I drove past them.
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Follow up, the website says they do not fit my truck, do you have same stock headlights? Did you have to modify?I’ve been using these. Bought them for $30 on sale. Low beam only. They’ve been in the truck for over a year now, no issues. They are definitely brighter and better than the stock bulbs.
Second benefit: They put off little heat so road dirt/spray doesn’t bake or freeze to the headlights. They stay reasonably clean in winter.
I tried a pair of Sealight led’s before but everybody and their dog was flashing as I drove past them.
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just looked up the Aukee bulbs. theres an 18000 LM version. any thoughts on that? I guess would be the equivalent to 50 % brighter than the 12,000 LM version.I’ve been using these. Bought them for $30 on sale. Low beam only. They’ve been in the truck for over a year now, no issues. They are definitely brighter and better than the stock bulbs.
Second benefit: They put off little heat so road dirt/spray doesn’t bake or freeze to the headlights. They stay reasonably clean in winter.
I tried a pair of Sealight led’s before but everybody and their dog was flashing as I drove past them.
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Interesting as I see the opposite with the LEDs, I have them in my high beams and those freeze over the lows which are halogen don't.Second benefit: They put off little heat so road dirt/spray doesn’t bake or freeze to the headlights. They stay reasonably clean in winter.
Are you saying you installed the bulbs without pulling the headlights out? That's a lot of extra grief for nothing. Two bolts with an extension and clip and the headlight buckets pop out.The existing low beams are H11. Plug and play. Passenger side under the air box was not fun.
Interesting as I see the opposite with the LEDs, I have them in my high beams and those freeze over the lows which are halogen don't.
Are you saying you installed the bulbs without pulling the headlights out? That's a lot of extra grief for nothing. Two bolts with an extension and clip and the headlight buckets pop out.
If you do upgrade your bulbs to HID or LED, then please do it right and spend the extra money on projector lenses so you aren't blinding oncoming traffic. It amazes me how people can tens of thousands of dollars on a new truck yet not want to spend a grand or less on doing it right so that they don't blind other people. I understand they need to see, but so do other people on the road.
I had an accident in my car due to this very same reason. The oncoming truck had HID or LED lights in a housing meant for halogen lights so it scattered bright light every where. It blinded me so I could not see the massive hog that was about to walk on to the road until it was too late. Sad part about it was, my car came with halogen lights and I spent the extra $500 to get projector housings(instead of just $70 on the lights) when I upgraded to LED lights so I don't blind oncoming traffic. I just wish the guy that blinded me was courteous enough to do the same.
Did that for a Forester, the H9s didn't last for long, granted they were sylvanias cheapest bulbs, but you end up burning through bulbs faster nonetheless.If you have H11 low beams, installing H9 halogens will greatly improve the light output and not blind anyone. Easy modification to the bulb is needed but not a problem. google h11 to H9
This is true.Did that for a Forester, the H9s didn't last for long, granted they were sylvanias cheapest bulbs, but you end up burning through bulbs faster nonetheless.