Thanks for noticingAnother funny thing, this thread is titled "the look" of the headlights
Headlight “Look” Showdown: Stock vs LED
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I'm doing the same. Used Rustoleum truck liner on the bezels which look awesome and hold up really well.
So my build is a bit funky, trying to blend old and new, tastefully. Flat fenders front, flare delete rear.
My bezels are painted metallic charcoal, and match my wheels.
Long and hard thought, went w/ a blue tinted headlight...I like it, and it's different.
My bezels are painted metallic charcoal, and match my wheels.
Long and hard thought, went w/ a blue tinted headlight...I like it, and it's different.
I thought there were more accidents at night per mile driven today than there were 10 years ago with much lower power headlights? I also thought that fatal accidents increase more on well lit highways at night than they do when compared to rural highways. People always say there are more accidents on those dark rural highways at night but you have to remember there are also more fatalities on those highways during the day too. I'm certainly not suggesting one study or statistic answers the question but it is important to realize there are valid points on both sides. People talk allot about new high power headlights but those old things that have been around for 50 years aren't all bad, the discussion isn't as black and white as some people think. It's just possible that those old yellow lights on your Grandma's 1938 Dodge kept driving slow enough and alive long enough for you to be born. If you like em go for it but try to understand they aren't for everybody and your opinion might not be the right answer for everybody.
Looks wise I still can't get behind the expensive lights I just put in. The older halogens are period correct. Especially with my setup where I've kept to old style round reflector trail lights instead of light bars.
But I live where there are no lights and the sky is almost always cloudy. So light output wise they're awesome.
But I live where there are no lights and the sky is almost always cloudy. So light output wise they're awesome.
It’s funny that when I got these I never thought about the looks, OEM vs LED, I was just wanting to see better. I have J.W.Speakers and they are properly adjusted, I have never been flashed because my low beams are too bright. As far as the look though, I like them.
Edit:Bezels match MCE fenders.
Edit:Bezels match MCE fenders.
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Tangerined
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Those headlights aren't the greatest...
This video shows why, you can take a look through the rest of the video to see how they compare to others.
Nice thread! I am in the market to upgrade my headlights atm. PO installed some Hella Housings with some very cheap halogen bulbs. (Osram H4 Original Line - 60/55W)
Also, installing a led bulb inside the hella housing would be appropriate? or not?
If I decide to go stock, and to keep the hella housing, do you think It would be better to use a halogen bulb with higher wattage, or stick to a good choice 55/60W halogen bulb like the Philips Xtreme Vision +130 you suggested?
Also, installing a led bulb inside the hella housing would be appropriate? or not?
If you go with higher wattage, you would want to upgrade the headlight wiring to accommodate. I suggest the 55/60w halogen.
I tried a few different LED bulbs in the stock housing, and the light pattern for each was just terrible, so I switched back.
Thanks!
So I'm sticking to a good 55/60W halogen bulb inside my Hella Housing for now.
Which bulbs are you running right now? Do you have any suggestions?
The Philips are a great choice, xtreme vision or not. They last a long time and have a great pattern and those are what I used.
I am currently running Truck Lites leds with the heated lens to see how well I like them. That was the other issue with the led bulbs-not enough heat generation to keep the lenses clear of ice and snow, though you don't have that issue in Athens GR (generally speaking). Skiing at Parnassos may be a different story.
So far, the Truck Lites work very well, don't blind the other drivers, and definitely have a much longer reach on high beams than the stock halogens.
A refresher on headlight adjustment.
Hey! Thanks for the answer!
I see you know some things about Greece! haha. Yeah, generally snow is not an issue over here! just a few days per year, or like you said at Parnassos or other mountains!
I think I am going to go budget friendly for now, and maybe buy some Phillips halogen bulbs (which are widely available over here).
*I'm saving up money for lockers! haha
I have worn out flashlights that are brighter than the stock headlights. My LED headlights are much better than stock, but don't compare to my cheapo LED driving lights. I might put some red LED eyes on my skull. 
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I recently asked the same question in another thread. Looks like this thread has wandered a bit. @mynamesrickgrimes , did you find your answer? What LED option has the most 'factory' look?
Edit: Here, and the two posts below it, seems like @CasterTroy found some?
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Properly adjusted LED bulbs in stock or stock-style housings will be best. The LED must be properly oriented in the lens to get the light going in the right direction. I upgraded all the bulbs in my 2011 Ram with bulbs from Headlight Revolution, the company in the video above. With silverstar ultras i had to use high beams just to see anything. With the LEDs my low beams are twice as bright as the ultra high beams and don't get flashed because it's still the stock housing. The problem I'm having in my 97 TJ is the plastic adjuster is broken and I can't find another one. Any sources???
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