Headlight Bulbs

atistang · 10-30-2009, 09:23 PM

One of my headlights went out tonight. I would like it if they were slightly brighter. can anyone recommend a direct replacement bulb that is brighter than the stock bulbs? something like silver stars?

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Elton · 10-30-2009, 09:27 PM

ive had the phillips vision plus the low beam part is slightly tinted they work for me

muddpigg · 10-30-2009, 09:30 PM

I did silver stars which were brighter but didn't last long. I got an H4 conversion kit off e-bay and run the ultra stars. definately better.

Tubbyfatty · 10-30-2009, 10:06 PM

I run some 100/80w bulbs in my runner. They are just basic bulbs I got from knechts. they do say "off road use only" but ive never been flashed by oncoming cars. I also have some hella 700s that help on back roads.

Autozone, napa and shucks will carry street legal stuff. X2 about the sliver stars

some pics in here, http://www.yotatech.com/f116/new-hea...-bulbs-159923/ I aimed up my lights after this so the beam is much better now.

Built2Grind · 10-30-2009, 10:22 PM

sylvania silverstar part number H6054 i think i paid 18 a piece, they are much brighter than my other lights, although the everyone seems to like the ebay lights

98runner210 · 10-31-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tubbyfatty

I run some 100/80w bulbs in my runner. They are just basic bulbs I got from knechts. they do say "off road use only" but ive never been flashed by oncoming cars.

I've heard you can melt a harness with those.

Red3.slow · 10-31-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 98runner210

I've heard you can melt a harness with those.

What are stock, 45/65?

I could see the problem with that, 4crawler has some upgrade harnesses that would be worth looking at

john4r · 10-31-2009, 06:55 AM

Upgrade wiring then if you want more get brighter bulbs. I saw a lot of improvement by installing heavier wire and relays for the headlights on my 98 4R. I used this http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=3730 wire harness and it was a 10 minute install. I found a nice pocket for the relays behind the battery. You can buy relays and wire and make your own for less $ but the quality of this kit is very good and it fit well.

I had more than 1 volt voltage drop with the stock wiring which apparently translates into about a 30% reduction in light output. I think the thing that limits the light is not the bulbs but the voltage. Once you get full power then better bulbs give better light.

My two cents anyway.

atistang · 10-31-2009, 05:30 PM

I went with a set of sylvania xtravision's, I'm getting ready to find out if they are any better than a stock bulb or not. they have the same wattage as what came out which was 55/60 i think

Clemsonfan15 · 10-31-2009, 07:02 PM

I have Silver Star Ultras and they work fine.

Tubbyfatty · 10-31-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98runner210

I've heard you can melt a harness with those.

I know, its really not hard to upgrade the wiring harness...I have a friend that drives a 95 P.U. he runs 100/80w H4s, stock wiring, no probs.

I just upgraded mine to be safe.

98runner210 · 11-01-2009, 01:01 AM

I'd say do the upgrade, last thing you want is to have a short or loose lights when you need them the most or risk a fire.

X-AWDriver · 11-01-2009, 09:07 AM

I have a set of the newer Ultrastars and they work fine and have bene in there for over a year;I got 2 and a half years out of my original set of regular Silverstars. If you have daytime running lights any pricey aftermarket bulb is a bad idea since they will have a much shorter lifespan.

INFINITY · 11-01-2009, 09:41 AM

i got the 55w 6000k ddm ones for my pilot and going to get the raptor ones for my yota. they are freaking amazing.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=102&parent=85
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=101&parent=85

atistang · 11-01-2009, 08:46 PM

these xtra visions bulbs are great, i am more than happy with them

$23 for a set and they made a huge difference over stock. I got brighted tonight and i had my dims on, so i brighted the guy back, lol

out of probably 300 cars i have passed in the last 2 nights only one brighted me so i would say they are on the verge of being to bright.

muddpigg · 11-01-2009, 09:34 PM

I was happy with the improvement they made too. I mine didn't last very long which some have also posted up, other they seems to last much longer. Perhaps its a electrical thing I don't know. I went to the H4 just to see if they were better and more options with bulbs. I got a set of cheap e-bay ones, the way I break things on the trail. Did break the plastic lense last winter, think ice water splashed on them. Went to wally world got a cheap set of glass sealed 6054 with the heat gun, exacto knife, and elbow grease put the glass lense on with no issues yet. Will see how they do in the winter extremes.
This are them when I got them

These are the conditions that the lense cracked

This is replacing them with the sealed beam lense, broke one on the first try. Still lots cheaper than round eyes or hella's

Not that I'm trying to change your mind just bragging what I did.

Ooops guys just realized what forumn this is in, so I'm outside of my 1st gen expertise but if you use the 6054's it'll work

muddpigg · 11-01-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INFINITY

i got the 55w 6000k ddm ones for my pilot and going to get the raptor ones for my yota. they are freaking amazing.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=102&parent=85
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=101&parent=85

Don't you loose your high/low beam and only get one or the other?

98runner210 · 11-01-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atistang

these xtra visions bulbs are great, i am more than happy with them

$23 for a set and they made a huge difference over stock. I got brighted tonight and i had my dims on, so i brighted the guy back, lol

out of probably 300 cars i have passed in the last 2 nights only one brighted me so i would say they are on the verge of being to bright.

be courteous and adjust them so that they are not blinding. You might cause an accident.

atistang · 11-03-2009, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98runner210

be courteous and adjust them so that they are not blinding. You might cause an accident.

yeah i was thinking about adjustig them down just a wee bit

Mulkey · 11-03-2009, 04:15 PM

Osram Night Breaker bulbs from powerbulbs.com.

http://www.powerbulbs.com/bulb_finde...id=1578&bulb=1

BIC performance · 11-03-2009, 04:37 PM

I also use the Silverstar ultras. I recently burned one out, and replaced it with a stock 55/60 w bulb and it sucks compared to the SS. I may try the 80/100 w Hella bulbs next. I wonder how well they will work with daytime running lights.

quicksilvr · 11-03-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Clemsonfan15

I have Silver Star Ultras and they work fine.

I just installed SilverStar Ultra's in mine. They were on sale at Advance Auto, so I said what the heck. Definately an upgrade over stock, much whiter and stronger. Compared to HID projectors though, they still suck.

Without upgrading wiring or doing anything fancy, the SS Ultra's are probably your best bet for straight plug and play. I'm sure there are other brands available on eBay, but the SS Ultra's are available everywhere and seem to be reliable.

10-30-2009, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,670	ive had the phillips vision plus the low beam part is slightly tinted they work for me __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-30-2009, 09:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,395	I did silver stars which were brighter but didn't last long. I got an H4 conversion kit off e-bay and run the ultra stars. definately better. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

10-30-2009, 10:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tubbyfatty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 1,608	I run some 100/80w bulbs in my runner. They are just basic bulbs I got from knechts. they do say "off road use only" but ive never been flashed by oncoming cars. I also have some hella 700s that help on back roads. Autozone, napa and shucks will carry street legal stuff. X2 about the sliver stars some pics in here, http://www.yotatech.com/f116/new-hea...-bulbs-159923/ I aimed up my lights after this so the beam is much better now. __________________ 94 4runner / SR5 / 3vz-e / 5spd / 4x4 (duh) / Mudcat EXT 30x 9.5R15s / Marlin Crawler HD Clutch / ISR / Hella 700FFs 100w bulbs / 2 10'' JBL subs / ported sub box / kicker mono amp / Pioneer DEH-P490IB / sitting 1-1.5'' below factory, thanks butt sag... Last edited by Tubbyfatty; 10-30-2009 at 10:07 PM.

10-30-2009, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Built2Grind Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 87	sylvania silverstar part number H6054 i think i paid 18 a piece, they are much brighter than my other lights, although the everyone seems to like the ebay lights __________________ POS 3vz-e, 4x4, extra cab, SR5, 31's, glasspack, swaybarless and never going back!

10-31-2009, 06:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
john4r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	Upgrade wiring then if you want more get brighter bulbs. I saw a lot of improvement by installing heavier wire and relays for the headlights on my 98 4R. I used this http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=3730 wire harness and it was a 10 minute install. I found a nice pocket for the relays behind the battery. You can buy relays and wire and make your own for less $ but the quality of this kit is very good and it fit well. I had more than 1 volt voltage drop with the stock wiring which apparently translates into about a 30% reduction in light output. I think the thing that limits the light is not the bulbs but the voltage. Once you get full power then better bulbs give better light. My two cents anyway. __________________ 1998 Stellar Blue SR5 4Runner 4WD auto 3.4L 99 headlight swap 99 rear springs Bilstien Shocks

10-31-2009, 05:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
atistang Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 283	I went with a set of sylvania xtravision's, I'm getting ready to find out if they are any better than a stock bulb or not. they have the same wattage as what came out which was 55/60 i think

10-31-2009, 07:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Clemsonfan15 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 97	I have Silver Star Ultras and they work fine.

11-01-2009, 01:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
98runner210 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 781	I'd say do the upgrade, last thing you want is to have a short or loose lights when you need them the most or risk a fire. __________________ '98 4Runner Limited White w/ silver flares

11-01-2009, 09:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,179	I have a set of the newer Ultrastars and they work fine and have bene in there for over a year;I got 2 and a half years out of my original set of regular Silverstars. If you have daytime running lights any pricey aftermarket bulb is a bad idea since they will have a much shorter lifespan. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-01-2009, 09:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
INFINITY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canyon Creek, AZ Posts: 645	i got the 55w 6000k ddm ones for my pilot and going to get the raptor ones for my yota. they are freaking amazing. http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=102&parent=85 http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=101&parent=85 __________________ TRAIL GEAR's CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE MORE LIKE A HEADACHE OR PAIN IN THE A$$ THAN A SERVICE! -1980 toyota 4x4 - 235/85/16 bfg M/T tires, 03 tacoma wheels, onboard air, trd camshaft, 18" e-fan, weber 32/36 carb, 4.88 yukons, lockright in rear, etc -94 xcab SAS, arb/lockright, 5.29s, 4" lift, etc... Yota tech gallary- http://yotatech.com/gallery/showgall...ser=15173&sl=i <---yes, that is victory blood!

11-01-2009, 08:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
atistang Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 283	these xtra visions bulbs are great, i am more than happy with them $23 for a set and they made a huge difference over stock. I got brighted tonight and i had my dims on, so i brighted the guy back, lol out of probably 300 cars i have passed in the last 2 nights only one brighted me so i would say they are on the verge of being to bright.

11-01-2009, 09:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,395	I was happy with the improvement they made too. I mine didn't last very long which some have also posted up, other they seems to last much longer. Perhaps its a electrical thing I don't know. I went to the H4 just to see if they were better and more options with bulbs. I got a set of cheap e-bay ones, the way I break things on the trail. Did break the plastic lense last winter, think ice water splashed on them. Went to wally world got a cheap set of glass sealed 6054 with the heat gun, exacto knife, and elbow grease put the glass lense on with no issues yet. Will see how they do in the winter extremes. This are them when I got them These are the conditions that the lense cracked This is replacing them with the sealed beam lense, broke one on the first try. Still lots cheaper than round eyes or hella's Not that I'm trying to change your mind just bragging what I did. Ooops guys just realized what forumn this is in, so I'm outside of my 1st gen expertise but if you use the 6054's it'll work __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784 Last edited by muddpigg; 11-01-2009 at 10:09 PM.

11-03-2009, 04:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mulkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vail, CO- originally from Charleston Posts: 325	Osram Night Breaker bulbs from powerbulbs.com. http://www.powerbulbs.com/bulb_finde...id=1578&bulb=1 __________________ 2K 4Runner Limited 4X4 2nd Gen TRD S/C LT265/75/16 REVO's OME 881/890

11-03-2009, 04:37 PM	#21 (permalink)
BIC performance Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 85	I also use the Silverstar ultras. I recently burned one out, and replaced it with a stock 55/60 w bulb and it sucks compared to the SS. I may try the 80/100 w Hella bulbs next. I wonder how well they will work with daytime running lights. __________________ Why??? Because I Can !!! My wife knows the difference between a body lift and suspension lift!!!, does yours? 96 4Runner, E-locked, TRD Tundra/ FJ80 coils, Bilstien 5125's, 285/75/16 MTR's. Lots more custom parts coming. 87 Supra 1jz 420 hp Check out my website: www.bicperformance.com

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