HID upgrade...the right way!

[D-BoB'91]

Originally Posted by silverado179

I have TYC projector headlights in my 01 and unlike all the other projector lights I've seen there is no "warning do not use HID in this headlight" sticker and I took it apart one time to see how to cahnge the bulb and its a really small bulb, nothing like factory lights. I was told its the same as the H3. I've also seen headlights similar to mine with the different bulb and it has a cutoff and that "color mod" and all he did was add the ballast and the bulb. his lights are bright and are aimed right making a straight line all the way across like my regular bulbs do now so I'm thinking I might can use these projectors. what do you think? I'm not trying to get out cheap or anything but I don't want to go cutting things and switching everything out if I don't need to.

It's worth a shot.....if they don't work out, THEN would be the time to cut out the old projectors.

[akjay907]

hey dbob i know its not part of your thread but i got a 98 single cab shortbed like yours. what do you use for your subs? cuz im trying to find something good that will hit hard and sound good...

[D-BoB'91]

It's in my sig

[Crazed179]

well I'll give it a shot and let you know if it works..now I just gotta find the other stuff that'll work with what I have now. I like the way you did yours though so I might do it anyways for something to do, even though I need to get some paint...nice write-up btw

[Trolin]

Originally Posted by silverado179

I have TYC projector headlights in my 01 and unlike all the other projector lights I've seen there is no "warning do not use HID in this headlight" sticker and I took it apart one time to see how to cahnge the bulb and its a really small bulb, nothing like factory lights. I was told its the same as the H3. I've also seen headlights similar to mine with the different bulb and it has a cutoff and that "color mod" and all he did was add the ballast and the bulb. his lights are bright and are aimed right making a straight line all the way across like my regular bulbs do now so I'm thinking I might can use these projectors. what do you think? I'm not trying to get out cheap or anything but I don't want to go cutting things and switching everything out if I don't need to.

I would think you could use the tyc projectors. I have a set also and mine use an H1 (i just had to replace one). I like them because they cutoff real nice like the pics that were posted early in this thread. Mine don't have clear glass though its kind of opaque. I was thinking about throwing a cheap kit in there just to see what it looks like. Any ideas? I know I can't spend this much time and money to do it the right way.

[Crazed179]

I'm the same as you on that one. I think the lights I have in mine now are the same as yours..with like a chrome peice around the projector with holes all in it. they do have a nice cut off, I was thinking about getting that battery thing and changing the bulbs out. too many other projects ahead of that one though so let me know how it works if you try it

[Trolin]

Yeah I will repost when I get around to completing it. I think I might try a cheaper route that the original poster here. I can't afford to spend hundreds on this mod. I have already spent a fortune on this truck and with two car payments and a baby due any day I have to slow down on the spending.

[xAustin]

i feel like a tard for get getting the $12 ebay HIDs now. lol

[D-BoB'91]

Originally Posted by xAustin

i feel like a tard for get getting the $12 ebay HIDs now. lol

[xAustin]

this still do make a difference tbh though. i pointed them down a tad so they arent blinding to everyone so they still are better then the regular bulbs.

[hekg]

Great write-up D-bob ... You da man!

[D-BoB'91]

Thanks man, I love 'em

[Quest!1]

good job on hid info

[D-BoB'91]

Originally Posted by Quest!1

good job on hid info

Thanks, I appreciate it

[neevnav]

Alright, so I've finally put some more work into my retro, and I'm getting so close, but I've got two quick questions.

First, I'm doing the build my own mounting brackets, and I was wondering, on yours, it looks like you bolted the angle iron to the housings on the top. On the HID planet article, he used JB weld. I'd rather bolt them, if that was the case on yours.

And two, I'm almost finished my wiring harness, but I'm not sure what to do with the ground from the female 9006 plug. Should I just ground it?

Thanks man, if all goes well I should finish this tomorrow or Friday!

Mike

[D-BoB'91]

Originally Posted by neevnav

Alright, so I've finally put some more work into my retro, and I'm getting so close, but I've got two quick questions.

First, I'm doing the build my own mounting brackets, and I was wondering, on yours, it looks like you bolted the angle iron to the housings on the top. On the HID planet article, he used JB weld. I'd rather bolt them, if that was the case on yours.

And two, I'm almost finished my wiring harness, but I'm not sure what to do with the ground from the female 9006 plug. Should I just ground it?

Thanks man, if all goes well I should finish this tomorrow or Friday!

Mike

Good to hear
On my mounting bracket I had to use both...the corner over the projector is JB welded and the center section behind the high beam is bolted on.








My advice is to make sure you sand, scuff, scrape, or do whatever you can to get rid of the smooth surface, the JB weld will not stick to it!

On the wiring harness, if I remember correctly, both ends go to the relay. Or maybe I grounded it with the rest of the grounds in the wiring harness?
Maybe this will help...

Yeah, looks like ground goes to 86 and power to 85, its been awhile though so you should double check

[neevnav]

Gotcha. Thanks man. Wiring harness is done, on to mounting and aiming tomorrow!

[atv_freak]

Can't wait to see it!

[neevnav]

The angle pieces you're using, are they 2x2? Cause I just mock measured mine out, and realized it was too small, and it was only 1.25 x 1.25. So I think I'm going to have to go and get some 2x2 tomorrow.