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Does anybody have pics of the light output difference in factory headlights and the aftermarket clear headlights? My truck has very weak light output and I am brainstorming on some ideas to get more light. I am thinking about replacing my headlights with aftermarket lenses to get more light output but would like to see some pics of output. Thanks guys!
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A thought . . .
Before you go to the effort of swapping out your lamp housings, what kind of shape are your original ones in? Oxidized, dull and yellowed?
I used a Meguiar's Headlight Restoration Kit and I can tell you, it did make a difference. Just took a couple of minutes, too.
Maybe a polish and swap your bulbs for a set of Sylvania silverstars for added light.
Just a thought.
Ray
I used a Meguiar's Headlight Restoration Kit and I can tell you, it did make a difference. Just took a couple of minutes, too.
Maybe a polish and swap your bulbs for a set of Sylvania silverstars for added light.
Just a thought.
Ray
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That crystal view stuff in the silver bag works good. Its available at Wal Mart and Advance etc. Their site lists the other retailers.
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Its my opinion that factory type headlights produce the best beam pattern. If you need new ones, get the TYC brand replacements. You can find them on Ebay for good prices.
If you want brighter headlights get the relay setup from LMC. Its also available on Ebay. It takes the load of the lights off of the headlight switch and provides more power to the bulbs.
I run that with Sylvania Xtravision bulbs. Stay with clear bulbs. Do not get any of the tinted junk. GE Nighhawk (not sport) are good too.
Another thing could be that they are old bulbs. As Halogen bulbs age they get dimmer. My friend's 2001 F150 had dim lights and we replaced the bulbs with new stock ones and it made a difference.
Headlight Restoration | Headlight Cleaner
Its my opinion that factory type headlights produce the best beam pattern. If you need new ones, get the TYC brand replacements. You can find them on Ebay for good prices.
If you want brighter headlights get the relay setup from LMC. Its also available on Ebay. It takes the load of the lights off of the headlight switch and provides more power to the bulbs.
I run that with Sylvania Xtravision bulbs. Stay with clear bulbs. Do not get any of the tinted junk. GE Nighhawk (not sport) are good too.
Another thing could be that they are old bulbs. As Halogen bulbs age they get dimmer. My friend's 2001 F150 had dim lights and we replaced the bulbs with new stock ones and it made a difference.
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