I never noticed how lousy my headlights are until a couple weeks ago on a late evening arrival in the UP, usually I drive few hours at most on busier interstates with other cars and lights around.
I have decided I would like to see what’s in front of me and I’m looking to upgrade the 4x6 sealed beams to LED.
These DOT approved units from Grote are looking promising.
https://www.grote.com/products/94421-5-l...-low-beam/
They are about $150 each, not inexpensive but 1/2 or less of some of the others I’ve looked at.
Does anyone have any experience with these or another good option?
Thanks
Scott
i spent alot of time and money redoing the wiring, relays and lights on my 02. now i never drive at night....ha
probably only have 2 times or so since.
tom
We replaced the very dim halogen headlights on our 86 with LED units . The difference is dramatic. Low beams are only the top row of leds plus a single on the second row , forming a " T ". On high beam all flags are flying. Have heard there is a way to wire low beam to get all rows on the two outside units , but they do a good job as is . I don't have a link , but we sourced the lights from Amazon, under $100 for set of four . Paper work says DOT .
I saw the ones from JW Speaker; they have good reviews and I like the idea of buying a product made here in WI but that comes at a $100 premium for each light, I’m not sure it’s worth it.
Scott
(07-18-2018, 11:09 AM)wepaddle4 Wrote: [ -> ]I saw the ones from JW Speaker; they have good reviews and I like the idea of buying a product made here in WI but that comes at a $100 premium for each light, I’m not sure it’s worth it.
Scott
I had a hard time biting that bullet as well. But once I did, I never had any buyer’s remorse. I will buy another set for a different rig I have.
My frugal nature won out, I installed the Grote lights and saved the $400 difference vs the JW Speaker LEDs. They are dramatically better than the old halogen lamps.
I haven’t been on the road yet, it will probably be fall before I have another nighttime arrival.
Scott
Where did you get the Grote headlamps from?
I ordered them on Amazon.
Scott
I have the 1996 428 coach and would like to install LED bulbs in the headlights. I would also like to do the same for the yard lights. Does anyone have information on where I could get LED replacement bulbs or lights? I'm not sure, but I think the coach has GMC lights.
Thanks,
Jerry