GMC Truck Thread

[dirtsniffer]

I want to switch to LED but I am still trying to figure out a good projector headlight kit to use.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by andyg16



Anyways on a side note, has any switched their headlights to the LED set up? Xenon depot offers an LED conversion, which I know nothing about, just figured I'd see if anyone has tried it?

http://www.xenondepot.com/9012-LED-h...012-led-hl.htm

Didn't even know they made Aftermarket LED headlight bulbs. Also curious.

Do they also have a ballast to wire in? Will they work with the factory projectors? What's the light output compared to the factory halogen bulbs and an HID kit?

[dirtsniffer]

Originally posted by 94boosted


Didn't even know they made Aftermarket LED headlight bulbs. Also curious.

Do they also have a ballast to wire in? Will they work with the factory projectors? What's the light output compared to the factory halogen bulbs and an HIT kit?

No Ballasts

Yes they will work with the factors proejcts, small mods to dust shields may be needed but practically plug and play

significantly better than factory halogens

[andyg16]

A friend of mine at work just ordered a set through Strathmore GMC dealership, he said he'll have them installed by Friday and they should be plug and play. I'll post up here once I get some feedback and pictures from him.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer


No Ballasts

Yes they will work with the factors proejcts, small mods to dust shields may be needed but practically plug and play

significantly better than factory halogens

hmmm good to know. No ballasts would make for a quicker, easier and cleaner install.

Originally posted by andyg16
A friend of mine at work just ordered a set through Strathmore GMC dealership, he said he'll have them installed by Friday and they should be plug and play. I'll post up here once I get some feedback and pictures from him.

Very curious to see pictures.

[roopi]

Originally posted by andyg16
A friend of mine at work just ordered a set through Strathmore GMC dealership, he said he'll have them installed by Friday and they should be plug and play. I'll post up here once I get some feedback and pictures from him.

Interested in this as well.

[Cos]

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[dirtsniffer]

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/foru...modifications/

Great forum specifically for our trucks.

[KPHMPH]

Originally posted by Cos
I wonder if those could be retro'd into my 2010

Anything can be retro'ed into anything with the funds. LOL

I hate LED.... well at least on the caddy. No proper cut off, people are always flashing me on the highway.

[dirtsniffer]

Built for trips to home depot

[ExtraSlow]

Dirt , is that a 1500 with a 6.5' bed?

[dirtsniffer]

Yep. 6.5' box. But it's a double cab so the proportions may look strange to some.

[ExtraSlow]

Ah, I thought it was a crew cab. I am easily confused.

[never]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Ah, I thought it was a crew cab. I am easily confused.

Probably just easily confused as to why someone would actually buy a double instead of a crew!

[KPHMPH]

Double cab means bigger box, if you don't keep anyone in the back don't get the crew!

[dirtsniffer]

I don't even have people complain in the back with the double. Furthest I've had someone is Edmonton though. Also only have had a person in the bad 3 or 4 times, less than i've used the length of the box.

[never]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
I don't even have people complain in the back with the double. Furthest I've had someone is Edmonton though. Also only have had a person in the bad 3 or 4 times, less than i've used the length of the box.

Just giving you a hard time! I think it's good the manufacturers are offering alternatives to a full crew...and not be stuck with an extended cab.

I have a crew but only ever use the back for the dogs...I could easily get away with a double but an extended would suck...for access and resale.

[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by KPHMPH
Double cab means bigger box, if you don't keep anyone in the back don't get the crew!

you can get a 6.5 on a crew right? It does get silly long though.

I do like the extended cab and a 6.5 box... looks like a "real" truck

are there any "relatively large" extended cabs out there? I see alot of Tundra's as extended rather than crew.

[dirtsniffer]

Ya you can get a crew with the 6.5 apparently they are not too common; wouldn't fit on my townhouse driveway anyways. I definitely did not want an extended so ford was more expensive when comparing the gm double to a crew

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by never


Just giving you a hard time! I think it's good the manufacturers are offering alternatives to a full crew...and not be stuck with an extended cab.

I have a crew but only ever use the back for the dogs...I could easily get away with a double but an extended would suck...for access and resale.

The manufacturers had to change because of noise. Suicide doors with no pillar are awful for noise/vibration. I do like the double cab. Everyone I know who has a crewcab rarely has anyone in the back seats, it just makes moving stuff so much easier, plus you can haul more people in a pinch if necessary!

Originally posted by r3ccOs


you can get a 6.5 on a crew right? It does get silly long though.

Depends, all crew cab 3/4 tons have been 6.5' boxes since the early millenium (except dodges I think could be had with a short box, they look silly though). I don't mind wheeling them around unless I am downtown, and once you get used to a 6.5' box, it's tough to go back. With the new 1/2 tons being able to tow close to 11k lbs, it's a great alternative compared to going to the 3/4 ton if you don't need the additional durability.