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I put HID's in my wife's car, which was a 9005/9006 setup with glare caps already in the factory housings. The HID's were 6000K. I wired them in with a relay harness, and they have been a major disappointment. I've replaced 3 ballasts already. Ok, I'm not buying the 250 dollar ballasts, but still. I've been in my suburban headed towards my wife's car in the dark but I'm also on 6" of lift and 34" tires. No blinding from the HID's though. I'd say that proper aim and the glare caps probably make it tolerable.

Those anzos don't have glare caps. I'm no expert, but I'd think you would be the guy blinding people if you ran HID's in them.

I have HIR bulbs in my Suburban. The HID's I bought for my truck are just not getting installed. The HIR bulbs are about twice the lumen rating of the stock halogens, the same color temperature as halogens, and draw the same amount of juice too. No ballasts, no relays, no wiring. Just trim part of the bulb base to fit in the socket, and you're in business. These bulbs are about 20 to 25 apiece, and are numbered 9011/9012 hi and low.
 
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Thanks for your opinion. HIDs seem like a waste of money. Too many things to consider. (Yes I did read the sticky on HIDs). I am just going to run the anzos the way they come maybe try the HIRs. Just trying to consider my options.
 
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I like the new Opt7 LED bulbs that I just put in my Tahoe and my Silverado. They are a nice bright bulb and I have not been flashed yet.


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I like the new Opt7 LED bulbs that I just put in my Tahoe and my Silverado. They are a nice bright bulb and I have not been flashed yet.


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Do you have a pic of these lights on? I just can't bring myself to getting HID's again and want to try the LEDs but haven't heard much about them yet
 

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Do you have a pic of these lights on? I just can't bring myself to getting HID's again and want to try the LEDs but haven't heard much about them yet
My Silverado has smoke lenses and they are still very bright.
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Those look clean Yogi. Wish they had some for my 96 'hoe.
 

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They make 9006 bulbs


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