Round headlight mod

Monty35 · Aug 29, 2007

Hate to even ask this question as I know it's been brought up many times before, but I can't seem to find it on these new forums.

How hard is the round headlight mod to complete, and how do they compare to the stocker square ones? I'm weighing the options of grabbing the hella upgrade lamps, or converting to round headlights. With winter fast approaching, I'm dreading going through the winter barely able to see the lines on the road without highbeams on, when it rains it's all guesswork. It rains ALOT here in Vancouver in the winter, and I drive to work before sunrise, usually get home after sunset so night visibility is starting to become a factor. What are your opinions on them? Any comparison shots around here for anyone using them?

Jason · Aug 30, 2007

I may have an easier solution. Go to Easternbeaver.com and order some wiring harnesses. He makes them for motorcycles but they will work with different stuff and he can make them with the ends you need. These use relays and heavy gauge (14awg) wire to supply better electrical flow with zero voltage drop. The biggest limiting factor in factory headlights is smallish wiring causing voltage drop, especially with high beams on.

Then find some PIAA Extreme white bulbs for all your lights. I used this on my bike and it worked so well I will do it to the truck. The bulbs are kind of expensive (60 for the pair on ebay is the cheapest) but they last forever and the output is amazing.

CopyKat · Aug 30, 2007

I like the idea of the new wireing but upgraded lights would be nice.

http://www.autobahnpower.com/products.asp?recnumber=422

hitech_hick · Aug 30, 2007

Jason said:
These use relays and heavy gauge (14awg) wire to supply better electrical flow with zero voltage drop. The biggest limiting factor in factory headlights is smallish wiring causing voltage drop, especially with high beams on.

14 gauge sounds a bit stockish to me, 12 or even 10 gauge sounds like a better option.

hick

Jason · Aug 30, 2007

hitech_hick said:
14 gauge sounds a bit stockish to me, 12 or even 10 gauge sounds like a better option.

hick

14 awg with a 60/55 watt bulb, both high and low on, has no voltage drop. Anything larger is overkill for a headlamp unless running 90/100w bulbs. But those would melt the pigtail housing (ask me how I know) so you wouldn't benefit at all.

Stock on my 04 is 16awg with a really cheesy relay.

stegomon · Aug 30, 2007

umm there is a right up out there on the world whide web.....go to broncoii-ranger.com i think it is....look up joelh...he is the forum owner...he can hook you up.hopefuly...the dude stil owes me some damn arms....hehe....he is cool shit so i think he can hook you up

CopyKat · Aug 31, 2007

stegomon said:
go to broncoii-ranger.com i think it is....look up joelh...he is the forum owner

When did this come about?

hairyboxnoogle · Aug 31, 2007

LMC truck also offers the headlight and harness upgrade... and i think its a little more reasonably priced.

stegomon · Aug 31, 2007

CopyKat said:
When did this come about?

well i know that he is on main dude on that forum and he did round head lights like the one in your.....oh wow damn i am havin my blond moment :icon_rofl:

....ok nm shut up over here :icon_twisted:

CopyKat · Aug 31, 2007

stegomon said:
well i know that he is on main dude on that forum and he did round head lights like the one in your.....oh wow damn i am havin my blond moment....ok nm shut up over here

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