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So, I ran across these on ebay a month or so ago.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-HOU...kon-/372254123442?vxp=mtr&hash=item56ac1325b2
When I saw the ad the angular reflector made me think they were TYC Elegante headlights, however once I opened the ad I saw they are similar but slightly different. They are also considerably different from all the other chinese ebay headlights for our trucks - So I bought a set to try them out.
First thing first, I compared them to my TYC headlights. The top is the new light, lower is the TYC Elegante that is impossible to find.
Then I tossed in a halogen HIR bulb. They have a really nice beam pattern for a reflector light IMO, it's actually a bit sharper than the TYCs with the same bulb.
They seem built pretty well. Thick plastic housings, nice clear lenses. Each low and high beam side of the light has a U shaped foam filled breather for moisture, something I have not yet seen on an aftermarket GMT400 headlight. The mounting brackets like most aftermarket GM headlights are junk. The headlight side adjuster brackets are also flimsy and junk, IMO moreso than others I've had.
I didn't take photos of this part, as if you want to perform it you should be able to understand it anyway.
1: In order to fix the flimsy brackets, as most do I kept the core support side bracket in place. The adjuster brackets were still too flimsy for my tastes, so I removed the adjuster brackets from the OEM headlights in order to swap them.
2: Once you have them apart, remove the pivot point mount (it's the 3rd mount on the bracket and is the only one that isn't an adjuster). It unscrews. Space it out with approx 5-6mm of washers and re-install. This moves the headlights to the proper depth to sit in the grille.
3: Then take the new headlight, and use a dremel to slightly enlarge the square openings for the adjusters and reshape the pivot point mount from round to square on the new lights. This allows you to use the stock adjusters and brackets. Be careful, the new lights are a dense brittle plastic that can break easily if forced.
4: Attached the adjuster brackets to the new lights. I found the new lights are thicker and opted to glue the square attachement points in to avoid them unclipping.
5: Install and adjust the lights.
Here is the finished project:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-HOU...kon-/372254123442?vxp=mtr&hash=item56ac1325b2
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When I saw the ad the angular reflector made me think they were TYC Elegante headlights, however once I opened the ad I saw they are similar but slightly different. They are also considerably different from all the other chinese ebay headlights for our trucks - So I bought a set to try them out.
First thing first, I compared them to my TYC headlights. The top is the new light, lower is the TYC Elegante that is impossible to find.
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Then I tossed in a halogen HIR bulb. They have a really nice beam pattern for a reflector light IMO, it's actually a bit sharper than the TYCs with the same bulb.
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They seem built pretty well. Thick plastic housings, nice clear lenses. Each low and high beam side of the light has a U shaped foam filled breather for moisture, something I have not yet seen on an aftermarket GMT400 headlight. The mounting brackets like most aftermarket GM headlights are junk. The headlight side adjuster brackets are also flimsy and junk, IMO moreso than others I've had.
I didn't take photos of this part, as if you want to perform it you should be able to understand it anyway.
1: In order to fix the flimsy brackets, as most do I kept the core support side bracket in place. The adjuster brackets were still too flimsy for my tastes, so I removed the adjuster brackets from the OEM headlights in order to swap them.
2: Once you have them apart, remove the pivot point mount (it's the 3rd mount on the bracket and is the only one that isn't an adjuster). It unscrews. Space it out with approx 5-6mm of washers and re-install. This moves the headlights to the proper depth to sit in the grille.
3: Then take the new headlight, and use a dremel to slightly enlarge the square openings for the adjusters and reshape the pivot point mount from round to square on the new lights. This allows you to use the stock adjusters and brackets. Be careful, the new lights are a dense brittle plastic that can break easily if forced.
4: Attached the adjuster brackets to the new lights. I found the new lights are thicker and opted to glue the square attachement points in to avoid them unclipping.
5: Install and adjust the lights.
Here is the finished project:
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