Composite to Quad Sealed Beam headlights

[98chevy2500SS]

Hey guys,

Just wondered if this was possible to do. Once my headlights get foggy or maybe this Christmas, I would like to convert to the sealed beam headlights. Kind of change it up a bit, you know? I have read a thread about this that someone did, but they never explained what I have to cut and splice in for the wiring and such, and that's the part I am a little hesitant about. I know my local junkyard has quite a few 88-89 trucks. I do know I have to get the headlight assembly mount and stuff like that. Should I grab any wiring that is connected to the headlights? Is there anything that I would need to accomplish this? I have not yet looked at any of this stuff yet, this idea just popped in my head and the yard is closed today sadly.

 

[Cokeman95]

Grab the headlight pigtails if you're going to run the sealed beams. You can also buy the euro lenses from lmc so you could still run 9006&9005 bulbs. If you stay with the actual sealed beams just make a couple of adapter pigtails to plug into your current wiring so you're not chopping anything up and it's easily reversible or removable.

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[98chevy2500SS]

Wait, they make euro lenses so that I can still use my bulbs? Cool! I will have to research more about these euro lenses on LMC then.

 

[98chevy2500SS]

Can't seem to find them, are these it?

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/full.aspx?Page=65

 

[Z71Hobbs]

I am in the process of doing this now. I have a couple sets I'm going to hobble together into one good set, then plug in with my hd headlight harness. I just ordered some extensions off of eBay that I'm going to cut the 9005/9006 ends off of and hard wire to the sealed beam pigtails.

 

[Cokeman95]

Can't seem to find them, are these it?

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/full.aspx?Page=65

Yup that's them.

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[98chevy2500SS]

Yeah those are too out of my price range, way too expensive for 4.

I will just do the splicing instead. When I get them, I'll let you guys know when I need help with them, I will definitely need help with what wires I have splice and put together and such. Thanks guys for the great info! I now just round up some money and get these sometime at the local yard. Would rather get new headlights, any brands you guys recommend that are fairly cheap? I have seen the GE ones at my local farm store, would those be any good?

 

[Cokeman95]

Agreed they're not cheap. That's why I don't have a set. I'd say Phillips or Sylvania brand. I've never used GE brand. They could all be the same, who knows.

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[98chevy2500SS]

Ok, I will probably choose Sylvania, I have always had good luck with those. Thanks for all the advice man, I really appreciate it!

 

[deejaaa]

did this years ago on the 93. really like the look and durability. the harness on the ps low beam wasn't making a good connection last week so i removed the wires and plugged them directly to the bulb. after 28 years, it was a little melted and guess the connector had moved in the harness.
i run GE and have had good luck.
do the relay mod to get full voltage and you will have twice as much light on the road.
here's a good thread about lights:
http://www.gmt400.com/threads/spyder-headlamps-my-take-on-em-and-lighting-in-general.36647/
have not heard any good reviews about the LMC housings.