'01 Headlight Replacement Options
12-06-2011, 11:32 AM
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'01 Headlight Replacement Options
My left headlight has a broken mounting tab so it vibrates a lot when driving around. I would like to replace both headlights with some nicer looking aftermarket ones. What are the go-to options out there OTHER than Denali headlights?
I see a lot of decent looking ones on eBay, but their price makes me concerned about quality. I am planning on installing 35W HID's for the low-beams, and probably just some Sylvania's for the high beams. So whatever I get needs to be able to withstand the heat of these. I am also open to swapping out the turn signals/DRL's as they are getting a little foggy. Thanks!
I see a lot of decent looking ones on eBay, but their price makes me concerned about quality. I am planning on installing 35W HID's for the low-beams, and probably just some Sylvania's for the high beams. So whatever I get needs to be able to withstand the heat of these. I am also open to swapping out the turn signals/DRL's as they are getting a little foggy. Thanks!
12-06-2011, 01:09 PM
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When I had my stock housings I ordered the 35w 4000k hids. Light output was better with my upgraded silverstar ultras. After driving with the low beam hids acouple nights I pulled them and moved them over to the high beam side which made a huge difference. I swapped them out now for clear Denali projectors and ain't turning back haha
12-06-2011, 01:25 PM
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Generally I agree, but I think these look okay: 1999-2002 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK CHROME HEAD LIGHTS+AMBER PARKING BUMPER LAMPS 4P | eBay
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12-07-2011, 08:38 PM
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I've installed eBay lights on customer's cars before.
Fitment: It will work. Takes some finagling to get attachment points to line up. Occasionally the housing is higher or lower in the hole than I would like.
Quality: Well, you do get what you pay for. The cheaper the housing, the softer the plastic and in the case of projectors, the cheaper the glass hemisphere (more flaws in pattern) or (gasp) it's made of plastic and clouds up very quickly.
Opinion: You will usually get all the bang for your buck. Q/A isn't there on the really cheap ones. The eBay lights offer far more variety than you might find with a higher priced alternative, just depends on how good a light you are expecting to get.
Fitment: It will work. Takes some finagling to get attachment points to line up. Occasionally the housing is higher or lower in the hole than I would like.
Quality: Well, you do get what you pay for. The cheaper the housing, the softer the plastic and in the case of projectors, the cheaper the glass hemisphere (more flaws in pattern) or (gasp) it's made of plastic and clouds up very quickly.
Opinion: You will usually get all the bang for your buck. Q/A isn't there on the really cheap ones. The eBay lights offer far more variety than you might find with a higher priced alternative, just depends on how good a light you are expecting to get.
12-08-2011, 12:43 PM
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I've installed eBay lights on customer's cars before.
Fitment: It will work. Takes some finagling to get attachment points to line up. Occasionally the housing is higher or lower in the hole than I would like.
Quality: Well, you do get what you pay for. The cheaper the housing, the softer the plastic and in the case of projectors, the cheaper the glass hemisphere (more flaws in pattern) or (gasp) it's made of plastic and clouds up very quickly.
Opinion: You will usually get all the bang for your buck. Q/A isn't there on the really cheap ones. The eBay lights offer far more variety than you might find with a higher priced alternative, just depends on how good a light you are expecting to get.
Fitment: It will work. Takes some finagling to get attachment points to line up. Occasionally the housing is higher or lower in the hole than I would like.
Quality: Well, you do get what you pay for. The cheaper the housing, the softer the plastic and in the case of projectors, the cheaper the glass hemisphere (more flaws in pattern) or (gasp) it's made of plastic and clouds up very quickly.
Opinion: You will usually get all the bang for your buck. Q/A isn't there on the really cheap ones. The eBay lights offer far more variety than you might find with a higher priced alternative, just depends on how good a light you are expecting to get.