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skyphix · 10-25-2020, 10:33 AM

I haven't historically been huge fan of LED headlights, but also haven't used them in years so take that with a big grain of salt. I am sure they've gotten better.

What I do is swap from 9005/9006 to 9011/9012. Its a simple procedure, get OEM bulb longevity, and significant more light output, without the extra glare/back scatter. You've not nice clear lenses, so you'll have an even better effect regardless of what bulb you go with.

I've heard newer style LED headlights are "directional" of sorts - to provide a clean cutoff line and more output down the road, but I haven't tried them in years. Interested to see what the outcome is!

EDIT: apparently I can't read. I usually do LED's all over my interior, my reverse lights, maybe tail/brake lights, but thats it.

10-25-2020, 10:33 AM	#2
skyphix Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hampden, ME Posts: 406	Re: LED's? I haven't historically been huge fan of LED headlights, but also haven't used them in years so take that with a big grain of salt. I am sure they've gotten better. What I do is swap from 9005/9006 to 9011/9012. Its a simple procedure, get OEM bulb longevity, and significant more light output, without the extra glare/back scatter. You've not nice clear lenses, so you'll have an even better effect regardless of what bulb you go with. I've heard newer style LED headlights are "directional" of sorts - to provide a clean cutoff line and more output down the road, but I haven't tried them in years. Interested to see what the outcome is! EDIT: apparently I can't read. I usually do LED's all over my interior, my reverse lights, maybe tail/brake lights, but thats it. __________________ Eric 1980 C10 SWB 2003 Chevy Suburban 2500 LT Last edited by skyphix; 10-26-2020 at 09:37 AM.