headlight upgrades?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

I would stay away from lights that are advertised as "xenon" or "+50" etc. Xenon gas is used in HID bulbs, not H4 bulbs so that's just marketing hype. The +50 markings is also marketing hype, you can't make a certain wattage bulb any brighter by coating it with blue or any other color tint, which it what those type bulbs usually have. For 7" H4's, Cibie or Hella E-code's are the best out there, and Hella 80/100W clear bulbs are great to use with a relay harness.

Part number(s)?

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Part number(s)?

Here's a link, that's the best deal I've seen on them. Not sure why some places list them as 100/80 watt, but they are 80w low beam/100w high beam.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hella-H4-100...4df70d&vxp=mtr

[j.rigby15r]

Originally Posted by luvbowties

I saved what I found to be the simplest diagram to wire your own relays--no need to spend big bucks. I'll try to upload it.
Sam

If I use this relay upgrade and not change my headlights will my stock lights get better enough to make a difference?

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by j.rigby15r

If I use this relay upgrade and not change my headlights will my stock lights get better enough to make a difference?

They'll be better but the beam pattern will still be the same, and headlights get dimmer over time as the reflectors degrade. At least get new halogen sealed beams.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by j.rigby15r

If I use this relay upgrade and not change my headlights will my stock lights get better enough to make a difference?

Yes. Well worth the effort and expense even with your current headlights. When you get done with the mod, it won't be a "I think it's definitiely brighter". It will be a "crap, that's tons brighter, no doubt". I've been on here like 10 years and probably built about that many trucks in that time and I do the relay mod to every one of my trucks. That should tell you that it gives great results. And I have never bought any headlight beyond a normal parts store 8 dollar Halogen light for any of my trucks. Nothing fancy for me.

[LostMy65]

So, some have had issues with vhCoachworks.
Is there another kit you'd recommend?

[Tx Firefighter]

If you're asking me, I know nothing about going the kit route and which person to buy from.

If you have the desire, relays and all the various things needed are ridiculously cheap. Then it's just a matter of doing the work. I understand, some folks don't care to. Whatever is right for you.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

If you're asking me, I know nothing about going the kit route and which person to buy from.

If you have the desire, relays and all the various things needed are ridiculously cheap. Then it's just a matter of doing the work. I understand, some folks don't care to. Whatever is right for you.

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Thanks

[Jimal]

My headlights are currently FUBAR, so I'm tasking my nephew - the electrical specialist - with whipping up a harness. I could do it (and was going to) but I've been looking for something he can do on the truck.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

I did not want to go through all the hassle of making up my own, so I bought what LMC is selling a premade kit for halogens. Since I wanted to upgrade the lighting system with a brighter light, this made perfect sense (at least to me).

LMC Cat # 36-3581 60-66 $29.95

You simply tie it into the leads from the fuse block and mount as normal.

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It doesn't appear they have one for the four headlamp grills.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

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It doesn't appear they have one for the four headlamp grills.

there is no difference between a 2 headlamp and 4 headlamp upgrade. same number of filaments, just double the number of glass housings. wiring a 4 headlamp system is exactly the same. hope this helps

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by joedoh

there is no difference between a 2 headlamp and 4 headlamp upgrade. same number of filaments, just double the number of glass housings. wiring a 4 headlamp system is exactly the same. hope this helps

Thanks

[TR65]

I have been running this setup for several years and I really like it. Hella E-Code reflector lamps and Hella H4 bulbs. Very bright.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397695

TR

[LostMy65]

I think for the 4 lamp grill I'm going to have to do it the way Mark did his;
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...elay+headlight

[rickywideglide]

having a dimmer switch go out years ago on my 66, this is one of the first upgrades i did to my 64, coming from the harley world i had some newer style lights laying around... not everyones cup of tea but working with what i got

[j.rigby15r]

Rickywideglide, I was wondering about running motorcycle headlights on my 64 since you can find a bunch of 7" headlights for bikes. Is that what you ran? Also did you replace your grill if so were did you get it?

[rickywideglide]

Originally Posted by j.rigby15r

Rickywideglide, I was wondering about running motorcycle headlights on my 64 since you can find a bunch of 7" headlights for bikes. Is that what you ran? Also did you replace your grill if so were did you get it?

yea these are 04 or 05 and up FLH headlamps,thats what im running now,some of newer baggers have l.e.d.s lights called daymakers that i was thinking of trying. didnt replace grille i did paint surround with white and black behind grille.im having a friend engrave some emblems for headlight to cover bar and shield logo

[j.rigby15r]

That sounds cool.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

I did not want to go through all the hassle of making up my own, so I bought what LMC is selling a premade kit for halogens. Since I wanted to upgrade the lighting system with a brighter light, this made perfect sense (at least to me).

LMC Cat # 36-3581 60-66 $29.95

You simply tie it into the leads from the fuse block and mount as normal.

I just realized you posted the part number for the Dual Headlight Harness.
That's the one I need.
The Single Headlight Harness number is 36-3580