Best lenses for HID headlights

[RangahDangah]

I bought some HID 8000k headlights for my 95 Ranger in December. I love them and they look great on my truck, however they are not as bright as they could be because my stock lenses are junk. I tried polishing them with everything from wax to toothpaste. However, even though they got a little clearer they're not anywhere near what they could be. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a good, but decently priced set of lenses. Preferably not OEM replicas but something aftermarket that is clear. Any immediate feedback would be awesome. Thanks.

 

[PanamaExpat]

HIDs don't work well with standard lenses. Here is a link to an interesting bit of reading regarding head lights. http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/usmcdoc/lights/index.php Somewhere I did some reading about just why putting HID lamps in your stock buckets isn't a good idea but I can't remember the link to that.

Many places in the USA HID conversions are illegal so make certain you check with local law enforcement before ending up with a nasty citation for not being able to meet DOT regs.

 

[MrRangerSir]

If you want to talk lighting, Dan Stern is your man. Expert in the field and I've known him thru other boards for a few years now. Goes by SlantSixDan on the Mopar boards.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

 

[PanamaExpat]

If you want to talk lighting, Dan Stern is your man. Expert in the field and I've known him thru other boards for a few years now. Goes by SlantSixDan on the Mopar boards.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

That was the link I was thinking about.... I hate old age you forget everything.