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Classic headlight LED upgrade - wepaddle4 - 07-17-2018

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-led-headlight-4x6-sealed-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

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RE: Classic headlight LED upgrade - bryguymi - 07-17-2018

check out jw speaker.....I put a set of these in my 1989 Vogue a couple years ago to replace my oem halogen, and WOW, it was the best money ever spent!

http://www.jwspeaker.com/products/led-headlights-model-8801-evolution/

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RE: Classic headlight LED upgrade - encantotom - 07-17-2018

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

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RE: Classic headlight LED upgrade - Tf175 - 07-18-2018

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 .

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RE: Classic headlight LED upgrade - wepaddle4 - 07-18-2018

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

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RE: Classic headlight LED upgrade - bryguymi - 07-19-2018

(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.

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RE: Classic headlight LED upgrade - wepaddle4 - 07-26-2018

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

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RE: Classic headlight LED upgrade - smagown - 07-26-2018

Where did you get the Grote headlamps from?

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RE: Classic headlight LED upgrade - wepaddle4 - 07-26-2018

I ordered them on Amazon.


Scott

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RE: Classic headlight LED upgrade - Jerry - 01-19-2019

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

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