Is Anyone Using LED Headlights ??

[Space Coast Rodder]

I do quite a bit of driving in the T at night & I'm not too impressed with my headlights so I'm thinking of converting my halogens to led.. Has anyone done this & if so are you happy with the results.. Can anyone recommend a good brand ?

 

[JetMech727]

I've been thinking of it but haven't done the homework on them yet. I had a huge issue with the bulbs that came with my new headlights. I could barely see 5' in front of the car and they were super yellow and very dingy. I installed a set of Sylvania bright white bulbs that light up the night. So after that I kinda let the LED bulbs go for now.
These made a HUGE difference.

 

[2old2fast]

I do quite a bit of driving in the T at night & I'm not too impressed with my headlights so I'm thinking of converting my halogens to led.. Has anyone done this & if so are you happy with the results.. Can anyone recommend a good brand ?

You might want to check the voltage AT THE LIGHT , make sure you have enough juice , there's a huge difference between 12v-14.3v..

 

[fletcherson]

I've been thinking of it but haven't done the homework on them yet. I had a huge issue with the bulbs that came with my new headlights. I could barely see 5' in front of the car and they were super yellow and very dingy. I installed a set of Sylvania bright white bulbs that light up the night. So after that I kinda let the LED bulbs go for now.
These made a HUGE difference.
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I tried them in my wife's car and they didn't last very long. Hopefully you will have better luck with them.

 

[Space Coast Rodder]

After more research tonight it would appear it's not a good idea to use led with reflector style headlights as it can cause blinding to oncoming traffic & they would not be as bright as halogen.. Led is better used in projector headlights.. For starters I decided to try these out.. They should be here Friday...

It won't let me post a link to them, I'll post a pic when they arrive...They are the PIAA Extreme White Plus..

 

[JetMech727]

After more research tonight it would appear it's not a good idea to use led with reflector style headlights as it can cause blinding to oncoming traffic & they would not be as bright as halogen.. Led is better used in projector headlights.. For starters I decided to try these out.. They should be here Friday...

It won't let me post a link to them, I'll post a pic when they arrive...They are the PIAA Extreme White Plus..

Cool! Be interested in hearing what you think about them.

 

[lincolnuT]

I will post photos of my new led lights...…..

 

[lincolnuT]

I will post photos of my new led lights...…..

Well that did not work so back to the drawing board I will be back...…..LOL.....

 

[Dan the Man]

Speedway Part # 91061001

Does anyone have a suggestion on how to mount these headlight brackets from Speedway that have not mounting holes?

 

[JetMech727]

They require drilling and counterboring for your application.

 

[choppedtop]

Strange. When I bought mine from Speedway several years ago, they were ready to bolt on. Maybe even less bucks.

 

[lincolnuT]

Look here I found the lights after I installed them......Brights lights on my fence at about 65 feet...

 

[Indycars]

Look here I found the lights after I installed them......Brights lights on my fence at about 65 feet...

Do they fit a seam beam housing? Part number?

 

[Space Coast Rodder]

Well my bulbs just came in & after installing them even in daylight there is quite the difference.. Not sure you can tell in the pic..Looking at the pic it's the left one that has the brighter bulb..I'll try them tonight & report back.
https://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k81/SCRodder/IMG_2923_zpshohlgqzm.jpg

https://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k81/SCRodder/IMG_2925_zpsupghc66h.jpg

 

[lincolnuT]

Yes Indy they went right into my Headlight buckets...…..I got them on eBay, look for Jeep 7 inch headlights..try them you will like them...…….

 

[T-Test]

Yes Indy they went right into my Headlight buckets...…..I got them on eBay, look for Jeep 7 inch headlights..try them you will like them...…….

We don't have any JEEPNEYS in the T-Bucketeers!!

 

[Space Coast Rodder]

I used the United Pacific 31379 7" Crystal Headlight.. Looks great... Available all over the internet but I bought mine at The Daytona Turkey Rod Run..

 

[Indycars]

Yes Indy they went right into my Headlight buckets...…..I got them on eBay, look for Jeep 7 inch headlights..try them you will like them...…….

Will do, thanks !

Is the front lens glass or plastic?

 

[lincolnuT]

Plastic me thinks...….

 

[Indycars]

I suspected that since the back side is plastic. I guess it's going to have the same problem
as all modern cars today with oxidation, might need to apply a clear coat for protection.