Trucklite 2720C Led headlights ... installed!
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Trucklite 2720C Led headlights ... installed!
OK, for you fence sitters here's the straight dope on the Trucklites for the Sa/Fb.
Originally designed as drop in OEM replacement for Jeep Wranglers/Hummers they are identical also to the GE Nighthawk LEDs which for some reason seem to be priced higher. Price quoted is often for only one headlight so beware!!!!
I got the pair for $334 off eBay from upstate NY and arrived in Toronto for just under $400 all sales taxes in.
They are significantly thicker in dimension when comparing my Bosch H4 glass lens and the Trucklites polycarbonate lens. You may need to grind down the upper lateral Headlight Aiming Pad (nipple) to clear bodywork when lowering/raising the headlights. But they will fit, just!
Performance? Outstanding. Much better lateral illumination especially with highbeams because the low beam led remains on whereas the H4 low beam filament is switched off. Still, not as good as a modern factory equipped Audi but close. And I do need to refine the headlight alignment.
Should last for centuries and current draw is 50% less than H4s, save your combination switch. I've already had to clean the contacts on mine and fear the day when it fails completely. It might mean it is no longer necessary to install the Black Dragon relay equipped headlight wiring harness which is an additional cost savings you can put towards the high purchase price.
Originally designed as drop in OEM replacement for Jeep Wranglers/Hummers they are identical also to the GE Nighthawk LEDs which for some reason seem to be priced higher. Price quoted is often for only one headlight so beware!!!!
I got the pair for $334 off eBay from upstate NY and arrived in Toronto for just under $400 all sales taxes in.
They are significantly thicker in dimension when comparing my Bosch H4 glass lens and the Trucklites polycarbonate lens. You may need to grind down the upper lateral Headlight Aiming Pad (nipple) to clear bodywork when lowering/raising the headlights. But they will fit, just!
Performance? Outstanding. Much better lateral illumination especially with highbeams because the low beam led remains on whereas the H4 low beam filament is switched off. Still, not as good as a modern factory equipped Audi but close. And I do need to refine the headlight alignment.
Should last for centuries and current draw is 50% less than H4s, save your combination switch. I've already had to clean the contacts on mine and fear the day when it fails completely. It might mean it is no longer necessary to install the Black Dragon relay equipped headlight wiring harness which is an additional cost savings you can put towards the high purchase price.
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David,
I suspect my Bosch headlamps which are E code compliant probably work as well as the Hella E-Codes. If you look at the dispersal pattern of light, the Trucklites are better in every way, especially so in the high beam mode. Very significantly better.
So while Hella E-Codes are better than OEM sealed beam headlamps, if you spring for a pair plus the Black Dragon wiring harness upgrade and a pair of expensive halogen bulbs you are halfway to the price of the Trucklites.
I suspect my Bosch headlamps which are E code compliant probably work as well as the Hella E-Codes. If you look at the dispersal pattern of light, the Trucklites are better in every way, especially so in the high beam mode. Very significantly better.
So while Hella E-Codes are better than OEM sealed beam headlamps, if you spring for a pair plus the Black Dragon wiring harness upgrade and a pair of expensive halogen bulbs you are halfway to the price of the Trucklites.
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Is there any way you can show a pic of the part you had to grind down to make it fit? So essentially I could buy this kit and install with my stock wiring
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On a serious note, I had went a foolish route buying some mediocre headlamp housings in hopes of cutting out the backs and installing retrofit HIDs in them. But since this discovery has been made, especially for the price, I think this is perhaps the best solution yet.
I did see that HotWaterLabs at some point are going to sell what I think is a flush mount kit, HOWEVER, they are $1000. Which I would never spend that much on a headlight upgrade.
Again, great work.
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Bluezone, So were the LED headlight plug in play with the adapter they provided?
I have been looking into converting my headlights into LED's as the next mod to my car.
Thanks,
Ernie
I have been looking into converting my headlights into LED's as the next mod to my car.
Thanks,
Ernie
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