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Silverstar Headlamp bulbs????

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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Silerstar has a new Ultra Bulb that should be out soon
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Default Replacing headlamp bulbs

Does anyone have the factory directions on replacement of JK Headlight bulbs?
I purchased a pair for my wife's Jk Rubi. It appears I can reach the dirver's side but the passenager's side is behind the power steering fluid bottle.
As for the SilverStar headlamps, I have a pair on my TJ (01 60th Edition) and their great. A big improvement. The only drawback may be they are suppose to last only about a year or so before needing replacing. I see this as a minor inconvience.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Silverstars

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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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does not look like a big improvement from the pics jk??? Are they much better in the real world???
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by fish
does not look like a big improvement from the pics jk??? Are they much better in the real world???
Not really... unless you're on a really dark road, then they are a little better I guess. I'm not sure they're worth the $40 I spent on them, but maybe if you can find em on sale for $25 like I've seen at Advance Auto Parts sometimes then it'd be a better deal
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by fish
does not look like a big improvement from the pics jk??? Are they much better in the real world???
Nope. I picked up a set for $25 and installed them. A little whiter light, but not much brighter. High beams still suck. Not worth replacing unless stock ones fail, and you have to buy bulbs anyways IMHO.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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hey the lights are super bright i had them on my other jeep the down part of them is the life of the bulbs they burn out 4 to 1 and at $30.00 a pair (on sale)
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 05:21 AM
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My only problem with Silverstar is that they do burn out faster. Seems they last a year and then you need to replace them. Anyone else?
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jrharvin
Does anyone have the factory directions on replacement of JK Headlight bulbs?
I purchased a pair for my wife's Jk Rubi. It appears I can reach the dirver's side but the passenager's side is behind the power steering fluid bottle.
As for the SilverStar headlamps, I have a pair on my TJ (01 60th Edition) and their great. A big improvement. The only drawback may be they are suppose to last only about a year or so before needing replacing. I see this as a minor inconvience.
Many thanks,
Old-Silver-Hair
Refer to your owners manual...it has a good description
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Default SliverStar bulbs Burn Out

Folks,
I am sad to say but Sylvania's Customer Rep send me an email when I enquired about them. She said their life is about 12 months before they need to be replaced.
I have purchase a pair but have not installed them because my wife (she owns the 2008 Rubicon Unlimted) want to see if the dealer has corrected the roof leaks (3 of them have been dealer induced). In addition, I put a pair on by 01 TJ and I can see better.
Old Silve Hair
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