Anyone upgrade to Sylvania SilverStar H13 ST Headlights
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I haven't found them to be so great. The overall appreciation in light output/visual experience was not worth the $40 in my opinion since you can get a kit of xenon bulbs and ballasts for about $100 online. The stretch between the 2 is well worth going. I know those lights are a taboo in the Jeep community but remember: you don't absolutely have to go with the kiddie racer blue look!
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My HID kit is basically one off eBay. Be sure to order one with a long enough wiring loom (I know it's hard to tell from pics on eBay) because the JK's engine bay is a big one (from the battery to the headlights). Also, if you wish to keep your high beams, order an H13 kit with bi-xenon headlamps, otherwise you'll be stuck only with the lows (in such case, unless you have aftermarket housings with a better pattern than the stock ones, I haven't found that using the high beams provides you with any increased visibility).
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I did do it myself. Here's a cost break down:
ARB/IPF Headlight harness: $89
Cibies (from seller on board): I think I paid $90 or so, don't remember
Hella bulbs, $25
Sold stock headlight housings -$60
Sold Sylvania bulbs -$25
So about $130-140 with extras here and there for wiring, zip ties etc. Well worth it in my opinion. I have usable high beams (100 watt ones at that). Best mod I have done yet. Really simple install. Hardest part was just getting the wiring laid out and adding some resistors and diodes to it. nothing hard at all though.
ARB/IPF Headlight harness: $89
Cibies (from seller on board): I think I paid $90 or so, don't remember
Hella bulbs, $25
Sold stock headlight housings -$60
Sold Sylvania bulbs -$25
So about $130-140 with extras here and there for wiring, zip ties etc. Well worth it in my opinion. I have usable high beams (100 watt ones at that). Best mod I have done yet. Really simple install. Hardest part was just getting the wiring laid out and adding some resistors and diodes to it. nothing hard at all though.
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Just install the Silverstar bulbs, no need to replace the entire light.
Headlight H-13, Fogs H-10
There is a thread that gives very descriptive details on how to install, only takes 15-20 minutes to do. Otherwise if you want to spend more money install HID's.
Headlight H-13, Fogs H-10
There is a thread that gives very descriptive details on how to install, only takes 15-20 minutes to do. Otherwise if you want to spend more money install HID's.
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bulbs.....
Am I happy I bought the new bulbs......yes
Do I think they were worth what I spent.....no
Any "upgrade" to your Jeep is a move in the right direction. I don't personally see a huge difference, but on the other hand...who cares! I paid $40 for the headlights, and like $40-50 for the fogs I think.
I wasted more money to this point of tires for my 18" stock wheels!
I would not buy these again, but I would get the HID's I think with a nice white light color. I have no interest in making this Jeep glow like some punk with a Honda.
Do I think they were worth what I spent.....no
Any "upgrade" to your Jeep is a move in the right direction. I don't personally see a huge difference, but on the other hand...who cares! I paid $40 for the headlights, and like $40-50 for the fogs I think.
I wasted more money to this point of tires for my 18" stock wheels!
I would not buy these again, but I would get the HID's I think with a nice white light color. I have no interest in making this Jeep glow like some punk with a Honda.
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SilverStars - yep their good
I installed the headlights and fog lights from Sylvania SilverStar.
I'd say the beam spread is the biggest improvement over stockers. The distance down the road is improved only a little, but visibility on the left and right shoulders is much better (helpful for curvy roads and dodging Bambi's).
The coloring helps a little too, but it's the beam spread that I feel makes these a worthwhile investment.
I'd say the beam spread is the biggest improvement over stockers. The distance down the road is improved only a little, but visibility on the left and right shoulders is much better (helpful for curvy roads and dodging Bambi's).
The coloring helps a little too, but it's the beam spread that I feel makes these a worthwhile investment.