02 Suburban Headlight Upgrade - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chevy1966 · 09-06-2020, 03:21 PM

I'm sure this topic has been discussed many times... but here goes again. I am looking to replace the entire headlight and turn signal clusters on my new-to-me burb. Seems like there are dozens of different manufacturers out there and most of them have bad reviews about fit or overall quality. I want a very high quality set of parts and I'm willing to pay the price for this level of quality. I'm on the fence as to going with a projector system or just a good reflector. Want to plug in a good, bright LED light. Really appreciate any advice and suggestions! Thanks!!!

**Palf70Step** · 09-07-2020, 07:45 AM

I don't have any experience with any particular brand that stood above the others. They all ding-up/fade pretty easy. I normally just clean up the stock ones, then add a better bulb.

**hatzie** · 09-09-2020, 03:58 PM

Try wet sanding and plastic polish then add UV protectant film.
I used Amber Lamin-x on the fog/driving lights and Clear on the headlamps on my Jetta. Haven't done the forward lamps on the truck yet. I really like Amber driving lights for heavy snow, rain, and fog.

09-06-2020, 03:21 PM	#1
Chevy1966 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 198	02 Suburban Headlight Upgrade I'm sure this topic has been discussed many times... but here goes again. I am looking to replace the entire headlight and turn signal clusters on my new-to-me burb. Seems like there are dozens of different manufacturers out there and most of them have bad reviews about fit or overall quality. I want a very high quality set of parts and I'm willing to pay the price for this level of quality. I'm on the fence as to going with a projector system or just a good reflector. Want to plug in a good, bright LED light. Really appreciate any advice and suggestions! Thanks!!! __________________ 66 Custom Camper 327 AC PS PB 66 C20 292 76 C25 Sierra Classic 76 C25 Sierra Grande 76 Camper Special 77 Sierra Grande 02 Suburban - the DD

09-07-2020, 07:45 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,611	Re: 02 Suburban Headlight Upgrade I don't have any experience with any particular brand that stood above the others. They all ding-up/fade pretty easy. I normally just clean up the stock ones, then add a better bulb. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-09-2020, 03:58 PM	#3
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,912	Re: 02 Suburban Headlight Upgrade Try wet sanding and plastic polish then add UV protectant film. I used Amber Lamin-x on the fog/driving lights and Clear on the headlamps on my Jetta. Haven't done the forward lamps on the truck yet. I really like Amber driving lights for heavy snow, rain, and fog. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.



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