Headlight options for 1989-1991 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kwin · 04-18-2014, 11:03 PM

I'm looking for better headlights, the lights on my 1991 are awful. Anyone have any first hand experience with option that is worth while.
I've been told that there Were aftermarket housings available at one point that could be used with hids, but I have never seen them.
Any input would be appreciated.
I do have the four smaller headlight setup.

Thanks
Keith

83GMCK2500 · 04-19-2014, 03:06 AM

LMCTruck sells lenses that accept 9005 and 9006 capsules. I have them in 88-89 GMT-400 adjusters in my '96 daily driver. I think I've got some pics in my build thread. I aimed them a little better this week and I have been very pleased with them. I will upload pics from aiming them in a few days, will have them posted in my thread.

Edahall · 04-19-2014, 08:54 AM

I bought a set of European spec headlights made by Hella for my 1990 Suburban and they made a huge difference.

Another upgrade for the headlights is solenoids and heavier gauge wire.

83GMCK2500 · 04-19-2014, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edahall

I bought a set of European spec headlights made by Hella for my 1990 Suburban and they made a huge difference.

Another upgrade for the headlights is solenoids and heavier gauge wire.

What are these Hellas that you speak of? (I know of the company, didn't know they had anything for this application.) Do you have a part number?

Oh yes! I built a new headlight harness with 12 Ga. wire and relays as well.

Edahall · 04-19-2014, 04:59 PM

Here's a picture of the headlight. Huge improvement even with a legal 55w bulb.

It has the following numbers
E1
34557 R20

1305621125

kwin · 04-21-2014, 11:51 PM

Thanks guys

83GMCK2500 · 04-23-2014, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edahall

Here's a picture of the headlight. Huge improvement even with a legal 55w bulb.

It has the following numbers
E1
34557 R20

1305621125

Thank you! Did you purchase them? Remember where?

Irish1941 · 04-26-2014, 12:08 AM

Super cool but looking at pix, those aren't Hellas but the factory Bosch Guide H4s. Same ones I run...the GM/Bosch export E-code headlights in lo/hi. '88-'91 only!
Got a bunch yrs ago and only have the hi-beams left. Makes a huge difference for sure just with 55/60 stock H4 bulbs. 85/100 H4s will burn paint.
It'll blind ya if all four are on hi!

You could do relays with sealed beams and get full 12 volts to the lamps. That alone would be huge improvement.

04-18-2014, 11:03 PM	#1
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Headlight options for 1989-1991 I'm looking for better headlights, the lights on my 1991 are awful. Anyone have any first hand experience with option that is worth while. I've been told that there Were aftermarket housings available at one point that could be used with hids, but I have never seen them. Any input would be appreciated. I do have the four smaller headlight setup. Thanks Keith __________________ Keith Winsor www.ramsaywinsor.com

04-19-2014, 03:06 AM	#2
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: Headlight options for 1989-1991 LMCTruck sells lenses that accept 9005 and 9006 capsules. I have them in 88-89 GMT-400 adjusters in my '96 daily driver. I think I've got some pics in my build thread. I aimed them a little better this week and I have been very pleased with them. I will upload pics from aiming them in a few days, will have them posted in my thread. __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

04-19-2014, 08:54 AM	#3
Edahall Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Goliad, TX Posts: 672	Re: Headlight options for 1989-1991 I bought a set of European spec headlights made by Hella for my 1990 Suburban and they made a huge difference. Another upgrade for the headlights is solenoids and heavier gauge wire. __________________ 1990 ¾ ton 4x4 Chevy Suburban -Cummins Diesel - 12 valve - factory rebuilt -6 speed bullet proof manual transmission - NV5600 -Gear Vendors Overdrive - HX35 Holset Turbo -NP205 iron transfer case -3.73 gears -2" Lift

04-19-2014, 04:59 PM	#5
Edahall Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Goliad, TX Posts: 672	Re: Headlight options for 1989-1991 Here's a picture of the headlight. Huge improvement even with a legal 55w bulb. It has the following numbers E1 34557 R20 1305621125 __________________ 1990 ¾ ton 4x4 Chevy Suburban -Cummins Diesel - 12 valve - factory rebuilt -6 speed bullet proof manual transmission - NV5600 -Gear Vendors Overdrive - HX35 Holset Turbo -NP205 iron transfer case -3.73 gears -2" Lift

04-21-2014, 11:51 PM	#6
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: Headlight options for 1989-1991 Thanks guys __________________ Keith Winsor www.ramsaywinsor.com

04-26-2014, 12:08 AM	#8
Irish1941 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 450	Re: Headlight options for 1989-1991 Super cool but looking at pix, those aren't Hellas but the factory Bosch Guide H4s. Same ones I run...the GM/Bosch export E-code headlights in lo/hi. '88-'91 only! Got a bunch yrs ago and only have the hi-beams left. Makes a huge difference for sure just with 55/60 stock H4 bulbs. 85/100 H4s will burn paint. It'll blind ya if all four are on hi! You could do relays with sealed beams and get full 12 volts to the lamps. That alone would be huge improvement.



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