I am looking to replace my older headlights on my 1977 fj40 is there any recommendations in what headlight I should go with
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SYLVANIA H6024 glass sealed beam unit on mine.
$22 each on Amazon, and a noticeable upgrade from the original ones they replaced. They look factory but have a nice white color without being blue.
$22 each on Amazon, and a noticeable upgrade from the original ones they replaced. They look factory but have a nice white color without being blue.
I used a kit from Hella to upgrade to halogen a few years back.
easy upgrade, just about the same as replacing the sealed beam bulbs. But I think some of the aprons are different, and have no space around where the reflector mounts for the halogen bulb (I have a '74).
Big improvement over the sealed bulbs that were installed. But still not really that great, acceptable by modern standards.
Haven't rewired with relays yet, but planning on it.
The LED's are probably brighter. (and I've always assumed, use let wattage, and would perform more reliably with original wiring). But, I was too cheap to buy good ones, and too suspicious to buy cheap ones.
easy upgrade, just about the same as replacing the sealed beam bulbs. But I think some of the aprons are different, and have no space around where the reflector mounts for the halogen bulb (I have a '74).
Big improvement over the sealed bulbs that were installed. But still not really that great, acceptable by modern standards.
Haven't rewired with relays yet, but planning on it.
The LED's are probably brighter. (and I've always assumed, use let wattage, and would perform more reliably with original wiring). But, I was too cheap to buy good ones, and too suspicious to buy cheap ones.
Hi, We use Sylvania Silver Star. Mike
I purchased from a company called Vintage Car Led. Direct plug and play... looks stock, crazy bright (similar to any modern vehicle)Took all of 20 minutes to install .... light is pure white ( looks a hair blue in photo )
I just put a set of these on one of mine.
I had the Sylvania Halogens prior.
Honestly, other than a little better beam pattern there was not a lot of difference.
That kit will be a big improvement over the regular Sealed Beams.
That being said. The kit is very nice and gives the option to upgrade to better H4 bulbs in the future. For just a little more than a pair of sealed Halogens you can upgrade to a more modern solution.
I have LEDs on my wifes Rav4 and I am not a fan of those.
Edited to add: not sure where you are, but keep in mind the LED's put out less heat which you will notice in snowy type weather.
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Did you find the head lights from city racer brighter?
My last headlights (Wagner Halogen) did not fail, but I noticed little fractures in the glass after about eight years. I found these guards from CruiserYard so that's not going to happen again to the Sylvania XTRAvision. They were used but still cost more than the headlights at $55. Easily mounted with stainless steel wire ties.
Much
I ever-so-briefly had the City Racer LEDs in prior to tearing the vehicle down. Very happy with them.
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Ok thanks
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Good to know thanks