TDC1

Has anyone recently upgraded their headlights to LED? I have read several previous discussions but am hoping for some current product recommendations that are plug and play.

Thanks!

LeX2K

Use this chart
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=587956558

Brands I've tried and recommend.
Sealight
Auxbeam
X7Seven
Hikari

Hopefuly someone with the same truck as you had installed LEDs and can give their experience.

tz693

I used this. very happy with the result.

TDC1

There is an Fahren Termitor H11+9005 on Amazon which might be the same one you recommended. According to Amazon, it appears it will fit the GX470, and that is possibly newer model. Thanks for your reply!

ryan78

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I picked these up and they've been killer. Bright as all get out, with good pattern.

TDC1

Thanks for the helpful chart,

TDC1

Thank you for your recommendation!

LeX2K

40,000 lumens per set!

They might be 20% of that, which is still great.

TDC1

These look great, just wish they were in stock...I think I will wait for them to restock since they look so good. Do you have a 1st gen GX470?

IanB2

I've been very happy with the HID conversion I went with years ago, I've yet to find LED headlights that impress me as much.

This is the current comparable that I could find:

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/H1...H11?quantity=1

I'd go with the 4000K bulbs.

ryan78

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They are bright AF. I was pretty impressed, to the point that I may replace my Osram Nightbreakers with them. I do have a first gen (04). They're well worth it if you can find.

FrankT

How are these newer LED bulbs handling winter conditions?

The OE halogens produce just enough heat to keep the lens clear.

My understanding is the LED produce heat at the ballast outside of the housing and ice accumulation on the lens is an issue.

If not mistaken, vehicles equipped from the factory with LED's have some type of heater in the lens or housing.

Appreciate feedback, thanks.


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LeX2K

Rear window defogger is 300-400 watts and that is clearing off a thin condensation film, 65 watts will not even begin to clear ice on a headlight.
We have harsh winters here (it will be -32F in 2 days) heat from the bulb is irrelevant. In any weather I've never had a halogen bulb melt ice.
What car has that? In winter ice forming on headlights is the least of your worries. Much bigger problem is dirt and salt.

ryan78

iTrader: (2)

I've had no issues, however in fairness I'm coastal NC so the weather is fairly mild during the winter.

IanB2

Is ice on the headlights an issue in Texas?

LED's in headlights don't generate heat on the lense sufficient to melt snow and ice. But neither did my HID's last week when I drove in a storm.

The wife's GX460 with LED headlights has headlights sprayers that help some, but it's still not great. I carry a microfibre cloth in the vehicle so you can stop and wipe it clean if need be.