Headlight Conversions
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Headlight Conversions
I saw an awesome headlight conversion kit that had projector lenses and integrated fog lights. Does anyone have any experience with such a kit. I like the stock turn signals and side markers but I would like to update the headlights on my 2000 SD V10 CC.
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Do they look like this? I just got them today, hopefully will get them in this weekend...
http://www.respeedandfab.com/pics/IMG_1684.JPG
http://www.respeedandfab.com/pics/IMG_1684.JPG
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From: colorado
yeti, i was thinking of getting some of those myself, are thoes the APC's. what is the configuration of the lights in them, looks like a seperate high. low beam and a fog(i would guess you would have to wire the fog). will the stock plug work for the high/low. what bulbs do they use...just tell my everything 
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Yes they are APC, and since they didn't include any instructions other than a picture of what you have to cut out of the core support behind the original light, lets see....
This is what it says:
"This conversion comes with a new harness that adapts the stock 9007 bulb, over to 9006 low beam and 9005 high beam, and also a seperate switch for the fog light part of the unit.
The harness looks to be pretty good quality, laid out nice with inline fuses, etc.
This is what it says:
"This conversion comes with a new harness that adapts the stock 9007 bulb, over to 9006 low beam and 9005 high beam, and also a seperate switch for the fog light part of the unit.
The harness looks to be pretty good quality, laid out nice with inline fuses, etc.
More Turbo
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From: New Orleans to San Diego
Originally posted by Yeti
Yes they are APC, and since they didn't include any instructions other than a picture of what you have to cut out of the core support behind the original light, lets see....
This is what it says:
"This conversion comes with a new harness that adapts the stock 9007 bulb, over to 9006 low beam and 9005 high beam, and also a seperate switch for the fog light part of the unit.
The harness looks to be pretty good quality, laid out nice with inline fuses, etc.
Yes they are APC, and since they didn't include any instructions other than a picture of what you have to cut out of the core support behind the original light, lets see....
This is what it says:
"This conversion comes with a new harness that adapts the stock 9007 bulb, over to 9006 low beam and 9005 high beam, and also a seperate switch for the fog light part of the unit.
The harness looks to be pretty good quality, laid out nice with inline fuses, etc.
Oh Mama!
Looking sweet Yeti.
How much and where do you find them?
I have been looking and my local vendor said he called APC and they told him not yet for an 04 conversion.....
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Ebay....$199 buy it now.
I looked on this site, motorhaven, but they did not offer them for our trucks, so I had to do what I had to do....
Careful, some people are charging as much as $400 for these things...
I looked on this site, motorhaven, but they did not offer them for our trucks, so I had to do what I had to do....
Careful, some people are charging as much as $400 for these things...
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From: colorado
like i have said i have looked into these before $199.00 is a great deal. i think i should get me a pair
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More Turbo
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From: New Orleans to San Diego
Originally posted by Yeti
Ebay....$199 buy it now.
I looked on this site, motorhaven, but they did not offer them for our trucks, so I had to do what I had to do....
Careful, some people are charging as much as $400 for these things...
Ebay....$199 buy it now.
I looked on this site, motorhaven, but they did not offer them for our trucks, so I had to do what I had to do....
Careful, some people are charging as much as $400 for these things...
I ask b\c the XL lights are so different from the XLT and up jewel style lamps.
Oh, i looked through your gallery and i noticed that you must wax\polish the underside of your hood?
Good one..
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From: Dallas, GA
Hey Yeti,
I just installed these lights about a month ago...You definitely want to upgrade the bulbs. The stock bulbs really stink... If you do upgrade them, do it before installing the fixtures on the truck. Unless you cut out the entire backing, you can't get to the lights once installed.
FYI... I used a dremel tool with a multipurpose cutting bit, and it cut through the fiberglass like butter...
It creates alot of dust, so wear eye protection and a respirator...
Also....And this is the big one!!!! You definitely need to put clear silicone around the entire housing, where the glass seals to the plastic. The factory sealing leaves alot to be desired. Mine had condensation in 3 days after installation. Had to remove them, and put the silicone on...
Just thought I would try to help...
P.S. I hope to get the truck washed this week, and have new pics in my gallery by the weekend...
Let me know if you need any other tips...I pretty much mastered it after having to remove them and reinstall them so quickly...
I just installed these lights about a month ago...You definitely want to upgrade the bulbs. The stock bulbs really stink... If you do upgrade them, do it before installing the fixtures on the truck. Unless you cut out the entire backing, you can't get to the lights once installed.
FYI... I used a dremel tool with a multipurpose cutting bit, and it cut through the fiberglass like butter...
It creates alot of dust, so wear eye protection and a respirator...
Also....And this is the big one!!!! You definitely need to put clear silicone around the entire housing, where the glass seals to the plastic. The factory sealing leaves alot to be desired. Mine had condensation in 3 days after installation. Had to remove them, and put the silicone on...
Just thought I would try to help...
P.S. I hope to get the truck washed this week, and have new pics in my gallery by the weekend...
Let me know if you need any other tips...I pretty much mastered it after having to remove them and reinstall them so quickly...
