LED head lights
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I'm pretty interested in these but would like to see them on a pre 79 model to see how far they stick out from the Bib
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The first pics in this thread is a '75 fj40. They really don't stick out any further than the sealed beams did.
NICE...........Dang, @Racer65 has the goods!!!!!
Don't take this as a negative comment because I think those lights look great but...
One drawback with LED headlights in Northern climates is the lack of heat generated. When driving in snowy or slushy conditions you may get a build up of snow on the lens that would normally melt away with a filament type bulb. I know of two Mudders who have switched back to old tech for this reason.
I love the lower current draw though so personally I would consider switching with the seasons. Now if only there was an LED blower motor....
One drawback with LED headlights in Northern climates is the lack of heat generated. When driving in snowy or slushy conditions you may get a build up of snow on the lens that would normally melt away with a filament type bulb. I know of two Mudders who have switched back to old tech for this reason.
I love the lower current draw though so personally I would consider switching with the seasons. Now if only there was an LED blower motor....
Which LED flasher did you use specifically? I've been thinking about converting likewise but through other threads I haven't been able to nail down a good product. Where did you plug in the flasher? Thanks!
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@mags I just went on superbrightleds.com put in year of vehicle and bought the one they recomended. I got the back up lamps with 225lums each. Very pleased so far.
@Awl_TEQ good point, never thought about that. Good thing it is pretty mild in GA.
@Awl_TEQ good point, never thought about that. Good thing it is pretty mild in GA.
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Ya but those pics are front view only. Any chance I could get a side view please? I just want to make sure they don't look weird. I build my truck up for function, but try to go for looks too. I guess I have the same view when it comes to the ladies also lol.
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@White Stripe will snap a couple this evening and post them
Trucklite do ones with heated lenses just for you snowy types
you have to pay for it though!
Is this side view enough? Personally I think side view is the best view.
Really! Nice. I have been only passively watching LED headlight design progress and so wasn't aware. I'll have to see what the power consumption is and whether one can switch off the heat. I like the tougher lenses over glass as well. I found another cracked lens on my H4s the other day.
Well I was looking for a side shot of a pre 79 with the older bezel. I want to see what it will look like. the 79 to newer bezel sinks in around the headlights, the older bezel does not sink in.
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They do protrude slightly but not any further than sealed beams. The sealed beams were rounded more on the edges. I only notice it because they are new. Really not noticable since the trim is black.Also keep in mind I do not have the spacers behind my bezel. Those are on my to do list one day , along with installing the new grill emblem I got from racer, paint, etc.
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The eye socket or sealed beam mount is indented on each side for corresponding protrusions on the back of the bulbs. Unless he bulb is in the right place, protrusions in indents, the bulb will not sit down correctly within the holder.
This looks like there's no provision for the locating indents and so the bulbs are not fully down inside the socket.
Or..What holds the bulbs in the socket? In the stock configuration there's the stainless ring held by three small screws which goes onto the bulb and connects by the screws to the sockets. In your photo, georgiafj40, it looks like the bulb is sitting outside the ring. Is that why they appear to protrude?
This looks like there's no provision for the locating indents and so the bulbs are not fully down inside the socket.
Or..What holds the bulbs in the socket? In the stock configuration there's the stainless ring held by three small screws which goes onto the bulb and connects by the screws to the sockets. In your photo, georgiafj40, it looks like the bulb is sitting outside the ring. Is that why they appear to protrude?
Interesting installation on those LED head lights. @Racer65 can you post a photo of the LED headlight by itself, from a side view?