ivin74 - Good question as I haven't seen much on this either. Maybe ezdaar can post a few links with his expert searching skills.
Purchased a set of aftermarket projector housings off ebay for around $120 that were already designed to fit my vehicles. Couldn't be happier with the way they look and light output compared to stock on either set.
At first I went the route of $19.99 bulbs/ballasts combos (as seen below) and am starting into the higher end stuff. Biggest problem with cheap ballast I've found is that even when waterproof and shockproof is advertised - they most certainly not. Make sure they include warranty. Opening each failed ballast (10+) I've found either a broken solder point or corrosion. I've since had had many cheap generic kits that stood the test of time by waterproofing their internals with liquid electrical tape. Coating and re-coating also helps prevent the wires from breaking off the solder points. Other than the fog ballasts being zip-tied I've never "mounted" the hi or low ballasts inside either truck.
I've got plenty of known good ballasts, housings, & bulbs I've accumulated over the years. PM if interested.
Housings:
(2) used OEM Headlight housings removed from 2005 Chevy Tahoe
(2) used OEM Turn signals 2005 Chevy Tahoe
(2) used aftermarket Yukon Headlight housings clear/chrome with Angel Eyes
(2) used OEM Yukon turn signals removed from 2001 Yukon
Ballasts:
(10) 55w HID slim ballasts - Brand new never been used or used/tested
(10) 35w HID slim ballasts - Brand new never been used or used/tested
(3) 35w True AC HID ballasts
(4) 9006 - 5000k (White) HID bulbs
(4) 9005 - 5000k (White) HID bulbs
(4) 9005 - 3000k (Yellow) HID bulbs
(2) 9006 - 3000k (Yellow) HID bulbs
(4) H7 - 4300k (White OEM) HID bulbs - never used
(2) 9004 - 4300k (White OEM) HID Bulbs
(2) 9004 - 15000k (Deep Blue) HID Bulbs bi-55w halogen (hi-beam)
(1) 9004 - 6000k (White/blue) HID bulb
(1) 880 - 3000k (Yellow) HID bulb
I'll warranty each bulb or ballast for 30 days
Purchased a set of aftermarket projector housings off ebay for around $120 that were already designed to fit my vehicles. Couldn't be happier with the way they look and light output compared to stock on either set.
At first I went the route of $19.99 bulbs/ballasts combos (as seen below) and am starting into the higher end stuff. Biggest problem with cheap ballast I've found is that even when waterproof and shockproof is advertised - they most certainly not. Make sure they include warranty. Opening each failed ballast (10+) I've found either a broken solder point or corrosion. I've since had had many cheap generic kits that stood the test of time by waterproofing their internals with liquid electrical tape. Coating and re-coating also helps prevent the wires from breaking off the solder points. Other than the fog ballasts being zip-tied I've never "mounted" the hi or low ballasts inside either truck.
I've got plenty of known good ballasts, housings, & bulbs I've accumulated over the years. PM if interested.
Housings:
(2) used OEM Headlight housings removed from 2005 Chevy Tahoe
(2) used OEM Turn signals 2005 Chevy Tahoe
(2) used aftermarket Yukon Headlight housings clear/chrome with Angel Eyes
(2) used OEM Yukon turn signals removed from 2001 Yukon
Ballasts:
(10) 55w HID slim ballasts - Brand new never been used or used/tested
(10) 35w HID slim ballasts - Brand new never been used or used/tested
(3) 35w True AC HID ballasts
(4) 9006 - 5000k (White) HID bulbs
(4) 9005 - 5000k (White) HID bulbs
(4) 9005 - 3000k (Yellow) HID bulbs
(2) 9006 - 3000k (Yellow) HID bulbs
(4) H7 - 4300k (White OEM) HID bulbs - never used
(2) 9004 - 4300k (White OEM) HID Bulbs
(2) 9004 - 15000k (Deep Blue) HID Bulbs bi-55w halogen (hi-beam)
(1) 9004 - 6000k (White/blue) HID bulb
(1) 880 - 3000k (Yellow) HID bulb
I'll warranty each bulb or ballast for 30 days
