Quality Headlights?

[robbin'thabanks]

I recently got into a accident which damaged my TYC Elegante Headlights. I tried getting another pair but it looks like they have been discontinued. Is there any quality headlights out there with the cone shaped reflector in the low beam?

Thanks
-Richard

 

[df2x4]

Not sure what you mean exactly by "cone shaped reflector in the low beams," do you mean a glare shield for HIDs and such?

 

[robbin'thabanks]

yes exactly, they cover the front of the bulb to reduce glare.
I'd like to match as close as i can to what I have now. They have been the best set I've had on the truck.

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[whiplash473]

Stay away from the clear ones from LMC. I made that mistake years back and regretted it right after installation. They sit forward probably 0.5" and they didn't have a deal worth a damn. Mine aren't even chrome backed anymore, they're just like a grey.

EDIT: besides the fact that they're way overpriced.


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[robbin'thabanks]

Stay away from the clear ones from LMC. I made that mistake years back and regretted it right after installation. They sit forward probably 0.5" and they didn't have a deal worth a damn. Mine aren't even chrome backed anymore, they're just like a grey.

EDIT: besides the fact that they're way overpriced.


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Thanks for the advise. That is what I'm trying to avoid. I know there's tons of cheap parts for these trucks out there.

 

[df2x4]

I'm very happy with the quality of my Anzo lights, however that doesn't help you much if you need glare shields. The only housings they make with glare shields are butt-ugly IMO.

 

[robbin'thabanks]

What happened to TYC's Elegante line? From what I remember everyone and their brother with HIDs were buying them up. I'll keep on my search. Does anyone have experience with APC? I found these on amazon. They have some reviews saying they fit terrible while others say they are great. http://www.amazon.com/APC-403660HLD...&ymm=1994:chevrolet:k1500&keywords=headlights


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[SierraVortec]

i recently put a set of tyc elegantes in...and they dont fit the best lol wish they would line up nice or im probably gonna get rid of them

 

[someotherguy]

i recently put a set of tyc elegantes in...and they dont fit the best lol wish they would line up nice or im probably gonna get rid of them

You're gonna have to knock off the locator dowels from the backs of the brackets, slot the bolt holes a little bit, possibly even enlarge the holes in the core support where the adjuster screws go through. Reinstall the lights with the bolts just barely finger-tight, pop the grille on, then shove the lights around until they're square in the grille. Carefully remove the grill so you don't move the lights, and tighten 'em down.

The TYC Elegantes are about the nicest aftermarket lights I ever saw for GMT400's but they are not perfect. I had to do the above to both sets I owned. Then again I've seen OEM lights that sat droopy-eyed in the grille as well.

As far as why they're not made anymore, I'm sure they exited that particular product as demand dropped.

Richard

 

[robbin'thabanks]

I don't need any headlights after all. The body shop called a few days ago and told me the frame is bent right behind the front drivers wheel. It's a real bummer I've had the truck for 11 years since I was 15.

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Thanks for your help guys, on to the next project.

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