LED Headlight Bulbs

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As it turns out, since I have a 2009 it's a different headlight assembly with only 1 bulb rather then 2 for highs and lows (is that what people call quad headlights?)... dumb me didn't even think to go confirm my truck had 2 sets of bulbs. My dads truck does have the 4 bulbs though so I'll throw them on his and find something else for mine.

So can anyone recommend good bulbs that will fit mine? I was looking at these: https://www.amazon.com/Fahren-9008-...x=h13+led+headlight+bulb,aps,177&sr=8-10&th=1
 
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As it turns out, since I have a 2009 it's a different headlight assembly with only 1 bulb rather then 2 for highs and lows (is that what people call quad headlights?)... dumb me didn't even think to go confirm my truck had 2 sets of bulbs. My dads truck does have the 4 bulbs though so I'll throw them on his and find something else for mine.

So can anyone recommend good bulbs that will fit mine? I was looking at these: https://www.amazon.com/Fahren-9008-H13-Headlight-Bulbs/dp/B08ZYL4TNJ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2EJUJQGG73FNP&keywords=h13+led+headlight+bulbs&qid=1671643810&sprefix=h13+led+headlight+bulb,aps,177&sr=8-10&th=1
Those are the same model, just different type. I would think they were of the same quality/consistency.
 

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so after reading all this i'm unsure what my best option would be. i have a 2018 2500 Big Horn with standard halogen bulbs. i don't want to get into a big project and prefer plug and play. What would be my best option for a brighter, crisper light? Not really looking to do cutting and soldering or even changing housings but will change housings if necessary
 

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so after reading all this i'm unsure what my best option would be. i have a 2018 2500 Big Horn with standard halogen bulbs. i don't want to get into a big project and prefer plug and play. What would be my best option for a brighter, crisper light? Not really looking to do cutting and soldering or even changing housings but will change housings if necessary
 

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That video just did so much research for me, thank you for sharing that.
If anyone is deciding on a brand of LED bulb for your halogen housing, watch this video.
They show each bulbs light output compared to factory and only reviewed bulbs that fit in the housing
 

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Quick update, I installed both the H13s into my truck with the earlier style reflector housing and the H11/H9005 kit into my dads 2016. Haven't had a chance to test mine on the road as I've been doing some other maintenance, but they're great on my dads truck. Super bright, crisp and well focused. Plug and play, and as thundermug said the H11s were clocked perfectly, 9005s needed some adjustment.
 

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Quick update, I installed both the H13s into my truck with the earlier style reflector housing and the H11/H9005 kit into my dads 2016. Haven't had a chance to test mine on the road as I've been doing some other maintenance, but they're great on my dads truck. Super bright, crisp and well focused. Plug and play, and as thundermug said the H11s were clocked perfectly, 9005s needed some adjustment.
so which ones did you go with?
 

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wow. much cheaper than the ones posted earlier for about $450. Will check it out. Worth the $70 to try them out
 
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