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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 01:51 AM
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Stock one are horrible and yellow colored, would I improve it with better lightbulbs? Please suggest some replacement models if so. Thanks!
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 02:20 AM
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I replaced mine with PIAA H13 Extreme White Plus bulbs which are a brite white at 4000k. No blue tint. They were a drastic improvement over the stock for not a lot. I'm sure there are plenty of quality replacement bulbs out there, but this is what I have and am happy with the improvement.

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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 04:23 AM
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just trying to help. First I thought about doing this but I hate the light pattern the stock lights put out. 2nd don't make the mistake of buying HID without projector lenses made that mistake already myself. 3rd after all the research I've done soon as I get the cash in a few weeks I'm going to bight the bullet and get the TL phase 7 lights a little price but cheaper than JW speakers and I personally hate the way JWs look. But of your just looking at bulbs the post above I heard were good. It's crazy to think that some standard bulbs cost up to $80 and they don't last because they burn to hot. Just my 2 cents good luck and hope you like whatever you decide
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by White Ghost
just trying to help. First I thought about doing this but I hate the light pattern the stock lights put out. 2nd don't make the mistake of buying HID without projector lenses made that mistake already myself. 3rd after all the research I've done soon as I get the cash in a few weeks I'm going to bight the bullet and get the TL phase 7 lights a little price but cheaper than JW speakers and I personally hate the way JWs look. But of your just looking at bulbs the post above I heard were good. It's crazy to think that some standard bulbs cost up to $80 and they don't last because they burn to hot. Just my 2 cents good luck and hope you like whatever you decide
x2 HID will blind oncoming traffic without a projector and if installed in a factory housing, it will heat up the glass to the point of potentially cracking if suddenly hit with water or cold air.

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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Offroad_Elements

x2 HID will blind oncoming traffic without a projector and if installed in a factory housing, it will heat up the glass to the point of potentially cracking if suddenly hit with water or cold air.

We love TruckLites - the look, performance, and output is incredible.
Y'all are who I'm using with awesome price matching and great customer service. Y'all have me sold and I'm not a customer as of yet.
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 04:54 AM
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What is your budget? Less expensive options like the IPF and Helps H4 kits give a nice improvement over stock, while the more expensive Truck lites and JW speakers will give even better output. They look cool too.
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Yeah I've never had a issue with hids cracking the main headlights even 55watters... But if u install them in fogs have fun replacing the fog housings all the time. 35 watt hid are great for the fog light housings
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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If you're looking to spend as little as possible and still see some improvement, try Sylvania Silver Stars. They are a direct replacement and you'll see some improvement in intensity and color. That said, I use the Truck Lites.
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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I believe the main headlight lenses are plastic. They will not crack. Melt Maybe ?
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dankdelta4
I replaced mine with PIAA H13 Extreme White Plus bulbs which are a brite white at 4000k. No blue tint. They were a drastic improvement over the stock for not a lot. I'm sure there are plenty of quality replacement bulbs out there, but this is what I have and am happy with the improvement.

Good luck!
Thanks, I will go this way too. I am using Phillips DiamondVision on my MB with great results too, I hope they make H13 too.
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