Brighter Headlights

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I've read posts about blue lights being better but when I went to the parts store and saw the variety of lamps, I decided to make some calls. I talked to GE and Sylvania and both said the blue lamps aren't brighter,they make them to keep up with market demand. I asked both - which lamps will light up the road the best? Both make lamps that are accually brighter - Sylvania 9004XV and GE 9004HO. Both companies said that these are the best for brightness and vision. I got the GE's at Walmart - 2 pack for $16.
The stock lights had such a blotchy pattern, I couldn't tell where they were aimed. I put the 9004HO's in and shined them at the garage wall and they were aimed like Marty Feldmans' eyes! After getting them aimed right, I was very pleased. They're like headlights used to be and they even have an extra bright spot in the center so you can tell where they're aimed. It takes a T-15 driver for the aiming screws. The right/left screw is at the inside of each light(by the radiator) and the up/down screw is just under the center of the glass lens.
That's one more annoying problem fixed! Craig


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97 3/4Ton, 2WD, 5SP, #11 Plate, 14 Housing, AF942M Air filter, Gutted Cat, 4"From Turbo, Shortened Frame, Custom Bed, HEY FORDBOY POWERSTROKE THIS!

 

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Good work on the headlamps. I agree that the blue bulbs are a sham. I was not aware of the HO or XV 9004's.
I went with the Sport headlamp conversion and could not be happier.
If I add the HO's it might be too much! #ad



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Hey Craig,

Thanks for the info! A buddy and I were talking about this the other day - sometimes we can't even tell that our lights are on they are so dim.

I'll be picking up a set today! #ad


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Craig,
Did the manufactures happen to tell you what the wattage is on these new bulbs?
Thanks.

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I added a pair of the 9007 AND 9004 PIAA Platinum Series Super White bulbs when I installed my '00 Sport headlights (along with the applicable Brite-Box). Talk about AWESOME lighting! I wonder if I will have to apply for a license from the NRC to run these? LOL.

BOMBed ISB, Nuclear lighting and a Nukeproof transmission... talk about *****in'! heh, heh,heh

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Rather than waste disk space, I simply included a link which discusses this topic.
I was very surprised to say the least.
http://lighting. mbz.org/tech/info/headlights/

 

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Josparkz, Sorry for getting back to you so late, I've been gone! I forgot to ask Sylvania but GE told me their's are 10 watts more on each beam - 9004 is 45 on low and 9004HO is 55 watts on low, etc. I told them they better correct the misprint on the back of the pack then because both packages read 45 watts for low beam and that was the main reason I called them, to verify if there really is a difference. They assured me that the 9004HO is 10 watts more. It's very obvious that they're brighter! They also said they won't melt any plastic parts - they are meant to be a direct/safe replacement for the 9004. I haven't been out of the city yet at night but they sure look like decent,respectable headlights now. Instead of lighting up the whole world just a little bit, they light up the road straight ahead much better and farther. I couldn't believe so much change just from the lamp. I noticed the tip of the HO's are blacked out farther back than the stock lamps. I can tell you this too, I had no problem aiming the HO's because they have a very defined pattern!
I asked GE a few more questions than Sylvania but I think the 9004XV is the same story. The Sylvania package said 20% brighter, which would be approx. 10 watts. Craig

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97 3/4Ton, 2WD, 5SP, #11 Plate, 14 Housing, AF942M Air filter, Gutted Cat, 4"From Turbo, Shortened Frame, Custom Bed, HEY FORDBOY POWERSTROKE THIS!

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I went and got the GE's at WalMart also. How do you go about getting the stock lamps out? Sorry for the dumb question. There is a grey keeper behind the lamp, does it turn or twist and allow the lamp to come out?

Thx
Kerry

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Yep. I did mine a couple of weeks ago now, but that's the way I remember it - twist then pull straight back. Just the opposite going in.

 

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Well, they sound pretty good. I should probably call Brite-box up and see if they will work with their product. They tell you not to use high powered bulbs. I tried some extra white ones(or something like that) last year and one exploded. Made a mess in the headlite housing Of course, I could unplug the Brite-box and try some. I like the idea of being able to see them so you can aim them.
Thanks.

 

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DeeZal - thank's for keeping the site you refer to on "blue lite" in your memory bank. I bought the Piia's because of all the hype on this BBS. What a sham. This purchase is what soured me on the acclaims of the aftermarkeeteers. Then there's K&N, Amsoil, etc, etc.

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My sweet bride picked up a pair of the GE's for me @ Sam's today. One stupid question- can you get to them without pulling the batteries and boxes? TIA

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Bill Lins Wharton, TX 98 2500 QC SLT,12 (the CORRECT # of)valves,NV4500,3. 54 LSD,Manik grille guard,Psychotty Air,Amsoil everywhere, Reading aluminum utility body and bumper,Optima yellow tops- silencer ring, cat,& muffler all stolen.

 

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Originally posted by Bill Lins:
can you get to them without pulling the batteries and boxes? TIA

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Extremely long arms and being double jointed help #ad

But it can be done with normal arms also.

 

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Took care of this chore in about 15 Min. Drop lite is all that is needed unless changing in the sunlite. No problem. Piece of cake. . with a little light on the subject.