Headlight bulb replacement to led?

dads2vette · Nov 27, 2024

2011 Tahoe. Very dim lights compared to what else I see driving around. Wondering if anyone has any insight to which lights to use as a replacement.

Little background on me and where I live, 10 miles in the back country with nearest lights of any kind about 15 miles away so brighter lights, without being blinding to the few folks I see on the road would be safer and preferred.
Thanks

coz3z3 · Nov 28, 2024

I use Diode Dynamics in my dad's 07 Sierra. Low and high beams. They are bright. They are nice, but one will go out every 2-3 years. They have a new design now that incorporates the ballast into the bulb now too. His passenger side is getting dim currently, so replacing that will be on his third bulb. It isn't too bad considering he was replacing halogens about every 6-12 months.

Joseph Garcia · Nov 28, 2024

GTR Ultra 2 LED headlights work well for me. They are adjustable to set the beam spread correctly, lifetime warranty, but they are not cheap. I'd buy them again.

intheburbs · Nov 28, 2024

Get Diode Dynamics' SS3 fog lights. Plug and play replacement. Stupid light output - great peripheral light. Not cheap. $500. Worth it, IMHO.

Trey Hardy · Nov 28, 2024

dads2vette said:
2011 Tahoe. Very dim lights compared to what else I see driving around. Wondering if anyone has any insight to which lights to use as a replacement.

Little background on me and where I live, 10 miles in the back country with nearest lights of any kind about 15 miles away so brighter lights, without being blinding to the few folks I see on the road would be safer and preferred.
Thanks

I run “sea light” brand from Amazon 30$ a set so around 95-100$ for highs low and fogs and their plenty bright I’ve had them for a couple years now with no issues I put some in dads truck because new halogen ones from AutoZone were 60-70$ I said I can get led ones for half the price and they last twice as long and he was like WOW I can actually see the road these are NICE

petethepug · Dec 14, 2024

The best recipe I’ve seen to get the light where, and only where, it’s supposed to be is running led bulbs through projector beam units.

This means replacing the OEM headlamps with aftermarket.
Susceptibility of running lower wattage led bulbs and how they mess with the 5v can/bus system is resolved too.

As long as bulbs with micro cooling fan are installed, you’re golden. The fan replaces the load needed for voltage stabilization as well as dissipating heat that capacitors normally soak into the compartment.

Lastly, whether generic or high quality like morimoto, the technology for projector beam lamps figures out how to wrangle all and any bulb light scattering onto the road.

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