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FULL SYLVANIA BULB SWAP!! (NEW KC HiLiTES 7" LIGHTS IN PHOTOS)

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Old 03-14-2013, 03:50 PM
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Default FULL SYLVANIA BULB SWAP!! (NEW KC HiLiTES 7" LIGHTS IN PHOTOS)

I did a full swap on my 08 and my two buddies' Jeeps (09 and 2010). I would like to thank Sylvania for the donation and sponsorship of bulbs and being part of this Write Up/Testimonial!

Lets get started!

About one week ago I did a full swap on all exterior bulbs for all three Jeeps minus the 2010 fog lights. The install is probably one of the easiest mods or swaps you will probably ever do on the Jeep, so there isnt a "write up" or "how to" swap bulbs. This write up is more about comparison and thoughts about the new bulbs against stock.

This is the list of bulbs I did on the Jeeps (no fog light option for 2010 and not sure on 11-13)

High Beam/Low Beam H13 (stock) and my H4 Upgrade
H13 (9008) H4 (9003)
SYLVANIA ZXE BULBS!

All the bulbs listed are the same part #'s and are all SilverStar Mini's! (3157)
Parking Light
Front Turn Signal
Rear Turn Signal
Tail Light
Stop Light
Back Up Light
Rear Side Marker

Fog/Driving light
SilverStar (9145)

License Plate & Front Side Markers
194 SilverStar LED's


Here is the link to see what bulbs are available for your year
Lamp Replacement Guide Home


Posted below are the pics we were able to catch. Photos like blinkers and direct shots will not be posted due to the photos not capturing the true brightness of these new bulbs.

First will be my H4 upgraded ZXE bulbs in the new KC HiLiTES 7" housings against the IPF headlight upgrade.

These photos are taken against brown garage doors. Further down in my photos you will see how much brighter white they are against white walls.


KC HiLiTES on left (SYLVANIA ZXE BULBS) IPF on right (BULBS THAT COME WITH UPGRADE)

Regular



Brights




KC HiLiTES on left (SYLVANIA ZXE BULBS) Stock Housing & Bulbs on right

Regular



Brights


Now Factory Fog Light Bulbs against SilverStar Fog Light Bulbs

Stock



SilverStars



Stock Headlights against SilverStar Fog Lights



KC HiLiTES 7" Housings and Sylvania ZXE Bulbs (white wall)

Regular



Brights


Factory Headlights & SilverStar Fogs (white wall)


SilverStar LED Side Markers against SilverStar Front Turn Signals



SilverStar LED Plate Light against Stock




SilverStar Reverse Lights





The conclusion

After all lights were installed, we were all highly impressed by the outcome of these lights. I can promise these lights will make a world of difference. They are easily twice as bright (if not more) when brake is engaged, turn blinkers are on, and even when in reverse. I know in the future now that any vehicle I buy, I will definitely be upgrading the factory bulbs to Sylvania.

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Please let me know if you guys have any questions

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Which Silverstar line has matching heads & fogs as far as color goes?

got any coupon codes to throw out?

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Sorry no coupon codes. As for color, they all have the same color output (each style of brand)

Here is link for the KC HiLiTES

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...ht-kit-266132/
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Originally Posted by Hskr4x4
I did a full swap on my 08 and my two buddies' Jeeps (09 and 2010). I would like to thank Sylvania for the donation of bulbs and being part of this Write Up/Testimonial!

Lets get started!

About one week ago I did a full swap on all exterior bulbs for all three Jeeps minus the 2010 fog lights. The install is probably one of the easiest mods or swaps you will probably ever do on the Jeep, so there isnt a "write up" or "how to" swap bulbs. This write up is more about comparison and thoughts about the new bulbs against stock.

This is the list of bulbs I did on the Jeeps (no fog light option for 2010 and not sure on 11-13)

High Beam/Low Beam H13 (stock) and my H4 Upgrade
H13 (9008) H4 (9003)
SYLVANIA ZXE BULBS!

All the bulbs listed are the same part #'s and are all SilverStar Mini's! (3157)
Parking Light
Front Turn Signal
Rear Turn Signal
Tail Light
Stop Light
Back Up Light
Rear Side Marker

Fog/Driving light
SilverStar (9145)

License Plate & Front Side Markers
194 SilverStar LED's

Here is the link to see what bulbs are available for your year
Lamp Replacement Guide Home

Posted below are the pics we were able to catch. Photos like blinkers and direct shots will not be posted due to the photos not capturing the true brightness of these new bulbs.

First will be my H4 upgraded ZXE bulbs in the new KC HiLiTES 7" housings against the IPF headlight upgrade.

These photos are taken against brown garage doors. Further down in my photos you will see how much brighter white they are against white walls.

KC HiLiTES on left (SYLVANIA ZXE BULBS) IPF on right (BULBS THAT COME WITH UPGRADE)

Regular

Brights

KC HiLiTES on left (SYLVANIA ZXE BULBS) Stock Housing & Bulbs on right

Regular

Brights

Now Factory Fog Light Bulbs against SilverStar Fog Light Bulbs

Stock

SilverStars

Stock Headlights against SilverStar Fog Lights

KC HiLiTES 7" Housings and Sylvania ZXE Bulbs (white wall)

Regular

Brights

Factory Headlights & SilverStar Fogs (white wall)

SilverStar LED Side Markers against SilverStar Front Turn Signals

SilverStar LED Plate Light against Stock

SilverStar Reverse Lights

The conclusion

After all lights were installed, we were all highly impressed by the outcome of these lights. I can promise these lights will make a world of difference. They are easily twice as bright (if not more) when brake is engaged, turn blinkers are on, and even when in reverse. I know in the future now that any vehicle I buy, I will definitely be upgrading the factory bulbs to Sylvania.
Right now I have Sylvania silver star in Delta Quadbar housing. Do you think the ZXE would be brighter??? Does Sylvania have fog bulb for 2010...in 2010 the regular fog was 24 watts...? If yes, do you have a part #?

Thanks
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ZXE would be brighter for sure. They don't make a 2010 fog light. Buddy just found some off brand on eBay though and they are 100 times better than the stock fogs

Watch this video on the ZXE's

Auto Enthusiasts Experience New SilverStar® zXe Headlights from SYLVANIA - YouTube

This video will show you

ZXE
SilverStar
Factory


AAPEX 2011: Sylvania - YouTube
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Originally Posted by Hskr4x4
ZXE would be brighter for sure. They don't make a 2010 fog light. Buddy just found some off brand on eBay though and they are 100 times better than the stock fogs

Watch this video on the ZXE's

Auto Enthusiasts Experience New SilverStar® zXe Headlights from SYLVANIA - YouTube

This video will show you

ZXE
SilverStar
Factory

AAPEX 2011: Sylvania - YouTube
Thanks, can I have more details about the fog bulbs that your friend find on eBay???
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sweet good pics
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Did you buy all of the bulbs directly from Slyvania?
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Seems like he recieved the bulbs in trade for the write up.


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