Headlight bulb information

[df2x4]

The downside, is that without a shield on the tip of the bulb, it allows direct viewing of the filament. With the OEM light housings I see this as a non issue. With some clear aftermarket housings, you may be able to view the filament directly at certain angles.

Agreed 100%. I'm thinking those Brazilian Arteb brand housings that we looked into in the other thread paired with HIR low and high beam bulbs would have the potential to be one of the best (if not THE best) combo that one could possibly put together for a factory style composite setup. I've been trying to find a repackaging company in Brazil that would ship them to the USA but I haven't had any luck. Most of the sites I've found have no option to be displayed in English, and Google Translate doesn't do a great job on some things. Wish I could just find someone in Brazil who could order them from that Wal-Mart listing and ship them up here.

Maxxima has also jumped into the drop-in LED replacement game. Though I think they look a little bit ricey compared to Truck-Lite, they may be an option for some.

Richard

Interesting, haven't seen those before. I agree, I like the reflector design in the Trucklites more. The Maxxima might be a good option for someone who wants an all chrome reflector design for aesthetic reasons though.

EDIT - Links to what I'm talking about, so people reading this don't have to dig for it.

Truck-Lite 5x7 LED headlights (For W/T grilles):
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wc...=15554&parent_category_rn=13089&storeId=10001

Maxxima 5x7 LED headlights (For W/T grilles):
http://www.maxxima.com/products/pro...quot-LED-Headlamp-Dual-Beam.html#.WJDQSBsrKHs

Brazilian Arteb brand composite housings:
https://www.walmart.com.br/farol-arteb-silverado-lado-do-motorista-cada-unidade-0160191/3295204/pr

 

[shovelbill]

Agreed 100%. I'm thinking those Brazilian Arteb brand housings that we looked into in the other thread paired with HIR low and high beam bulbs would have the potential to be one of the best (if not THE best) combo that one could possibly put together for a factory style composite setup. I've been trying to find a repackaging company in Brazil that would ship them to the USA but I haven't had any luck. Most of the sites I've found have no option to be displayed in English, and Google Translate doesn't do a great job on some things. Wish I could just find someone in Brazil who could order them from that Wal-Mart listing and ship them up here.



Interesting, haven't seen those before. I agree, I like the reflector design in the Trucklites more. The Maxxima might be a good option for someone who wants an all chrome reflector design for aesthetic reasons though.

EDIT - Links to what I'm talking about, so people reading this don't have to dig for it.

Truck-Lite 5x7 LED headlights (For W/T grilles):
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wc...=15554&parent_category_rn=13089&storeId=10001

Maxxima 5x7 LED headlights (For W/T grilles):
http://www.maxxima.com/products/pro...quot-LED-Headlamp-Dual-Beam.html#.WJDQSBsrKHs

Brazilian Arteb brand composite housings:
https://www.walmart.com.br/farol-arteb-silverado-lado-do-motorista-cada-unidade-0160191/3295204/pr

that Arteb is the left side only...the right side is part # 0160192.... from that site it would be $189 per side before shipping.

 

[df2x4]

that Arteb is the left side only...the right side is part # 0160192.... from that site it would be $189 per side before shipping.

Yup, was mainly posting for the sake of visual aid on the lens design. For the sake of complete info I might as well re-post the findings from the other thread, though.

Arteb catalog in PDF form:
http://www.arteb.com.br/arteb_catalogo_2015.pdf

Arteb part numbers:

HEADLIGHTS:

Left Side - 93255734 (Original Code) - 0160191 (Arteb Code)

Right Side - 93255735 (Original Code) - 0160192 (Arteb Code)

PARKING LIGHTS:

Left Side - 93235989 (Original Code) - 0560107 (Arteb Code)

Right Side - 93235990 (Original Code) - 0560108 (Arteb Code)

TAIL LIGHTS:

Left Side - 93255736 (Original Code) - 0460181 (Arteb Code)

Right Side - 93255737 (Original Code) - 0460182 (Arteb Code)

 

[shovelbill]

michael.....what say you about fog light bulbs?
....specifically the most common H3 bulb

 

[michael hurd]

I would go with a regular off the shelf Phillips / Osram H3 55 watt bulb, nothing special needed there.

 

[shovelbill]

I would go with a regular off the shelf Phillips / Osram H3 55 watt bulb, nothing special needed there.

very good sir.....my set uses a parabolic glare shield, i guess it's going to be up to the lens and reflector for a decent concentrated beam pattern......"horsepower" ain't gonna cut it here, LOL.