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12-25-2005, 10:57 PM

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HOHN

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Originally Posted by hognutz

Well there are proably 4 aproaches to take.

1. better bulbs (sylvania silverstars or something)
2. HID (expensive and not DOT if not facotry equiped)
3. projector headlights (many aftermarket out there not sure on qulity)
4. the option posted above.

you may consider a combination. run the bright box with silverstars or something like that. I think most very high end cars are HID projectors lights. I don't have much experiance with these options so i can't really give you much input on which is the way to go.

HIDs would require the replacement of the entire headlight assembly. ANY AND ALL HID KITS that re-use the stock housing and reflector will have a terrible beam pattern and awful light scatter.

The only way to do HID is to replace the module in entirety.

Beware of higher wattage bulbs, as the factory wiring is often not up to the higher current. Melting your harness is no fun.

I've only found one projector headlight setup that looks proper to me. It actually uses an OEM Hella headlight module (straight off a European car), which has EXCELLENT beam pattern.

www.borealistruck.com

jh

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12-25-2005, 11:15 PM

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HOHN

I just looked - looks nice! but I don't think they make it for a 3rd gen. truck.. I will find out next week!

wouldn't you know it - as usual - find something you like and can't have it!