Just completed the head light mod. w/pics and instructions
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Just completed the head light mod. w/pics and instructions
Just finished it. I got the info from one of our board members. I'm sorry to say that I don't remember who. Anyway, I posted it on my website with pics and instructions on how you can do it too.
Scott
Oops, here's the direct link.
http://www.sps1.com/Head%20Lamp%20Mod.htm
Scott
Oops, here's the direct link.
http://www.sps1.com/Head%20Lamp%20Mod.htm
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From: Akron Ohio
Wow, great minds think alike!! I did the same thing several years ago. I used channel locks to bust the factory bulb out of the housing and rubber bands to hold the new one in while the RTV was sealing.
I can tell you that mine have been trouble free for almost 3 years, no breaks, leaks, and it hasn't even burned out yet!!!!
Scott
I can tell you that mine have been trouble free for almost 3 years, no breaks, leaks, and it hasn't even burned out yet!!!!
Scott
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Bravo! That is the best step by step description on how to do this project. Most other writes up say take bulb out of the housing and put new one in and use RTV and that's it. I have bookmarked your write and will do the same thing when my current bulbs blow (not like they already do).
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Originally posted by RENE95Z
Bravo! That is the best step by step description on how to do this project. Most other writes up say take bulb out of the housing and put new one in and use RTV and that's it. I have bookmarked your write and will do the same thing when my current bulbs blow (not like they already do).
Bravo! That is the best step by step description on how to do this project. Most other writes up say take bulb out of the housing and put new one in and use RTV and that's it. I have bookmarked your write and will do the same thing when my current bulbs blow (not like they already do).
DJ
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The results certainly look great, BlackDog; especially since the existing wiring is used (unlike the HID mods some have done).
In your opinion, has the mod increased your night time visibility/safety? I hope so, as I would certainly like to replace those glorified marker lights GM installed instead of proper headlights; half the time I don't even notice when I forget the turn them on
In your opinion, has the mod increased your night time visibility/safety? I hope so, as I would certainly like to replace those glorified marker lights GM installed instead of proper headlights; half the time I don't even notice when I forget the turn them on
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Originally posted by Seth's_Z
Looks great! Just curious, where did you get the bulbs, and how much were they?
seth
Looks great! Just curious, where did you get the bulbs, and how much were they?
seth
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Originally posted by shoebox
I don't know that you actually said and I can't tell anything from the pics, but are they really brighter?
I don't know that you actually said and I can't tell anything from the pics, but are they really brighter?
I live in an area where there are twisting roads with no street lights and the factory lamps were just not cutting it for me. With this mod I have no problems now.
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Originally posted by shoebox
Just curious as to what you do when you need to change a bulb? Go through the process again?
Just curious as to what you do when you need to change a bulb? Go through the process again?
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So basically, you would just put a high beam bulb in a low beam lense, and a low beam bulb in a high beam lense right? Would it be a good idea to use a 25amp fuse instead of a 20amp fuse to keep the wiring safe?
