LED Headlights

[JoeLeonard]

We have been dissatisfied with the brightness of our headlights from day 1. I have tried the Bright Box, but it wasn't reliable. Is there a good well made LED headlight available? I found these on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/16115577850...l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT#ht_4079wt_923 but if there is something better and brighter, and not blue, I would sure appreciate a source. Thank you.

 

[BLNRAY]

have you tried the sylvania brite star replacement bulbs,you can get them at wally world for under 50 bucks they are a big improvment over oem

 

[jelag]

I agree with the above... I've imported some LED's for the inside of RV's to reduce the 65 watt rv lights to 4 watts with more light.... the vendor I've used doesn't have a headlight suitable at this time... there are some HID's but their a problem as well some times.... I think in a couple of years the product will make an introduction to the after market... but its just not ready today....

But.... a 120 V led for the house... to replace a Par 38 ?? (60watt) is now available for under $15 and the price keeps falling... the 12V stuff is not far behind....

 

[CKelley1]

http://www.offroadgears.com/product-p/lifetime-led.htm
These will be available late November to early December 2013.

LED highlights are brighter than stock bulbs and use significantly less energy.

These are backed by Lifetime LED's lifetime warranty.

No relay harness is required, plug directly in to the factory socket.

Price is for a pair.
Please check to make sure you order the correct Bulb Size.
Output Power: 22W @ low beam 30W @ high beam input
Voltage: DC10V-DC32V
Lumens: 2,000 low beam and 2,600 for high beam
Life-Span: more than 30,000hrs
Color Temp.: 6,000 k
Construction: Die cast aluminum
Cooling: Integrated fan
DOT certified
Energy star compliant
80% energy savings over halogen bulb
Our Price: $148.50


Availability:: In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come first served.
Product Code: LIFETIME-LED

 

[sag2]

It isn't so much the bulb, the housing and reflector have more influence on the quality of the light. The OEM lamp assemblies are no longer available for my old Dakota, and the knock off replacements are terrible compared to the OEM housings. I tried the better bulbs but it made very little difference. I'm actually thinking about getting used OEM's and polishing them up. They have to be better than these shiny new junk.

 

[mwilson]

I am having a hard time buying into the LED headlights retrofits UNLESS it is sold as a complete headlight unit. After seeing the new Freightliner Cascadia OEM LED units with the specialized reflectors I don't think some aftermarket replacement LED bulb in a stock housing is gonna' cut it.

I may be wrong about that, it wouldn't be the first time......:-laf

Mike.

 

[seafish]

While those led lights look nice, be sure Check out the Phillips Xtreme Vision for your truck...NOT a gimmick, not blue or white, but instead an upgraded filament and gas mix halogen bulb that DEFINITELY improved the forward lighting on my 2005 so I don't see why it wouldn't on your 2007 with even better reflectors. It also keeps the fialment in the same location as the oem bulb, so it works correctly with the oem reflectors. I like to buy bulbs from Candlepower.com, excellent customer service from Kenny. http://store.candlepower.com/ You can just call and ask them what type bulb you need for your application if you do not know the actual bulb type, but be sure to spec the XtremeVision.

 

[JKosten]

I am currently in the process of installing a set of CREE LED H13 replacement lamps into my 2006 Mega. I will do the beam pattern pictures this evening.

There is one COB LED for the low side and COB LED on the high side.

The set I have activates both for the high beam.

There are two suppliers that I know of right now:

http://www.lifetimeledlights.com/H13-LED-headlights-_p_58.html

http://www.philipshidkits.com/30w-rsi-h13-9008-high-low-led-headlight-conversion-kit-2600-lumens/

I am using the Phillips kit for my install.

****You will need to add 50w resistors (x4) to replace the oem headlight load in order to protect the TIPM****

The TIPM needs to "see" the correct load of a working headlight. The LED drivers only draw 2 - 2.4 amps (24w-28w) which is low enough to cause driver issues within the TIPM/

 

[seafish]

Like I said, those led lights look interesting...can't wait to see the pics.

 

[Shadrach]

The stock headlights on my 03 SUCK. While I have seen some nice aftermarket assemblies they usually leak after a while, letting water in. Even polishing the lens doesn't really help. David

 

[DAN V]

The stock headlights on my 03 SUCK. While I have seen some nice aftermarket assemblies they usually leak after a while, letting water in. Even polishing the lens doesn't really help. David

I am in the same situation as I bought "stock" looking set of new headlights from amazon and within a week the passenger side was cracked and now has water in the bottom just sitting in there and sloshing around while i drive around.

 

[rscurtis]

The Silver Start Ultra's do offer a significant improvement, but the stock housings can't compare to the optics on my old Mercedes.

 

[AEdelheit]

Well since JesseK4903 hasent reposted ill mention he had them in for one night and then took them out!

 

[Prairie Dog]

You guys are so spoiled. The headlights in my 03 are 10X better than the ones my 93 had and i installed 100Watt bulbs in those.
OTOH, Our Prius (ya, I know) has 100X better lights than my 03.

Scott

 

[Ozymandias]

Well since JesseK4903 hasent reposted ill mention he had them in for one night and then took them out!

Which one do you mean?

The Phillips one?

 

[Mobius1]

I went to Http://www.lightwerkz.net Spoke with their owner Caesar, told him what I was looking for and he hooked me up. It is a full retrofit. It isn't cheap but the results are worth it!

 

[JKosten]

Yes I had the Philips 1800 luman model. Terrible beam pattern and did not throw light at all. The fog lights where brighter and threw light further.

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[Deleted member 995608]

If you upgrade, please find a complete unit that has the correct reflecting housing for that type of lighting. I'm sick and tired of being blinded by cheap, plug in type HID or LED bulbs in the wrong housing. I know the extra lighting is great but it is very offensive to oncoming drivers.

 

[Prairie Dog]

If you upgrade, please find a complete unit that has the correct reflecting housing for that type of lighting. I'm sick and tired of being blinded by cheap, plug in type HID or LED bulbs in the wrong housing. I know the extra lighting is great but it is very offensive to oncoming drivers.

Great post and I couldn't agree more!
BTW, this goes for the junk Silver Stars too.

 

[Ozymandias]

If you upgrade, please find a complete unit that has the correct reflecting housing for that type of lighting. I'm sick and tired of being blinded by cheap, plug in type HID or LED bulbs in the wrong housing. I know the extra lighting is great but it is very offensive to oncoming drivers.

I'd buy it immediately but is there any better Headlight on the market than the stock unit?
It seems not. All garbage.