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Old 02-22-2018, 10:27 AM
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I noticed that they are the super white 6500K color and I would rather stay with the stock yellowish color that works well in snow and fog. I use blinding bright off road lights when I need more light since I rarely encounter any oncoming traffic, and yes I turn them off if I do. Are there any bulbs that keep the 3500K color and offer more light?
 
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Old 02-22-2018, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Sterling_47ag
Spring 2018 is all I've heard.
for anyone who has run anzo light housings in past how do they stack up in terms of quality compared to oem? I've never used an aftermarket housing but often see trucks running around with aftermarket housings with one headlight completely/led rings not working or other lighting issues. Not sure what brands I've been seeing just an observation I've noticed. Hoping these work well as I'm very interested.
 
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Have any of you changing to LED bulbs gone out and had the truck driven towards you? Are they making a lot of glare or are they well focused?

I can't see the videos because they are blocked at work and no internet at home.
I need to take a picture against my white garage, but the Beamtechs have a very nice cutoff at the top. Better than the stock halogens, and the "3-sided" LEDs I had installed initially.
 
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Old 02-22-2018, 11:39 AM
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Thanks, I did see some pictures showing the cut off line in the reviews. Just want to stay with the 3500K color since my off road lights put out plenty of blinding white light. If I stay with the 3500K color they will work great in the snow and fog situations that I get a lot of in WY.
 
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THANKS PONCHO 450

I (finally) got my Beam Techs today and installed them, about 30 mins. I love it.
 
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I (finally) got my Beam Techs today and installed them, about 30 mins. I love it.
Awesome! Hope to receive and do mine tomorrow. Did you go in from behind or remove grill and headlight housing?
 
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Old 02-22-2018, 09:10 PM
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Awesome! Hope to receive and do mine tomorrow. Did you go in from behind or remove grill and headlight housing?
From behind, really easy, just make sure the original o-ring seals come out too from the oe bulbs, they sometimes stick to the headlight housing.
 
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Awesome! Hope to receive and do mine tomorrow. Did you go in from behind or remove grill and headlight housing?
I'm sure you've read this somewhere in these pages, but in case you didn't see it, remove the filler neck from the washer tank for easier access on the driver side. I ended up breaking the plastic push in fastener. But I keep a selection of those on hand so I just replaced it.
For the passenger side, some remove the battery and some don't. I chose not to and it went OK.
The above is for 6.2 trucks.
 
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Originally Posted by Poncho450
I'm sure you've read this somewhere in these pages, but in case you didn't see it, remove the filler neck from the washer tank for easier access on the driver side. I ended up breaking the plastic push in fastener. But I keep a selection of those on hand so I just replaced it.
For the passenger side, some remove the battery and some don't. I chose not to and it went OK.
The above is for 6.2 trucks.
The 6.7s are the same. Although I didn't break the plastic fastener (luck not skill)
 
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The 6.7s are the same. Although I didn't break the plastic fastener (luck not skill)
I clarified because I've never actually seen under the hood of a 6.7 truck. I know that diesels are dual battery and I didn't know if that was a factor or not.
 
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Originally Posted by CPal
for anyone who has run anzo light housings in past how do they stack up in terms of quality compared to oem? I've never used an aftermarket housing but often see trucks running around with aftermarket housings with one headlight completely/led rings not working or other lighting issues. Not sure what brands I've been seeing just an observation I've noticed. Hoping these work well as I'm very interested.
Not all of the time but remember, "you get what you pay for". Caveat Emptor

There`s a reason the OEM`s cost more than the Anzo`s and that higher cost is a result of design, engineering, and build quality. Sure, OEM LED headlights can and do fail but the odds of them having any of the issues you listed above or just failing after a few months or a year is very rare.
 
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For the tabs, get one of these, I've used it on every car I have had for the past 15 years. Great tool, cheap, works, easy.

Amazon Amazon

On the 6.7L, I found it easier to remove the drivers battery as well. If you have small hands, you might not need too.
 
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For the tabs, get one of these, I've used it on every car I have had for the past 15 years. Great tool, cheap, works, easy.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

On the 6.7L, I found it easier to remove the drivers battery as well. If you have small hands, you might not need too.
Looks good. I have the plier type of removal tool and there just wasn't quite enough room to use it properly. Probably why I broke the fastener.
 
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Originally Posted by Poncho450
I'm sure you've read this somewhere in these pages, but in case you didn't see it, remove the filler neck from the washer tank for easier access on the driver side. I ended up breaking the plastic push in fastener. But I keep a selection of those on hand so I just replaced it.
For the passenger side, some remove the battery and some don't. I chose not to and it went OK.
The above is for 6.2 trucks.
Originally Posted by urname7698
The 6.7s are the same. Although I didn't break the plastic fastener (luck not skill)
Originally Posted by GT4point6
For the tabs, get one of these, I've used it on every car I have had for the past 15 years. Great tool, cheap, works, easy.

Amazon Amazon

On the 6.7L, I found it easier to remove the drivers battery as well. If you have small hands, you might not need too.
Thanks all!
 
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Originally Posted by Turbo Dog
I noticed that they are the super white 6500K color and I would rather stay with the stock yellowish color that works well in snow and fog. Are there any bulbs that keep the 3500K color and offer more light?
I too want to stay in the 3500k range for the same reasons. Better performance in the rain/snow. Lower Kelvin doesn't get absorbed as much. I'm thinking we may have to stay with halogens that are better focused and built. Still researching it.
 


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