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Shredzy Enthusiast

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Anyone running LED bulbs in their Sierra or Silverado and experienced any issues due to the bulbs operating at less voltage for the DRL function?

 

I was on the GEN5DIY site and came across a harness that is recommended to be used if using LED or HID bulbs.

 

On a non-SLT Sierra, are the low beam lights actually operating at a lower voltage as a DRL?

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jonboy77 Enthusiast

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I need some advice. I want to see what others thoughts are on this. This week I am probably going to order the TRS package for my 2015 GMC SLT. It would me the Morimoto HIDs (35 watt 4500k) with the XB LED fog light replacements. But before I do, what are your thoughts on the XBs being to bright? I like to run my fog lights during the morning and late evenings but want it to look good not to bright. Should I just order the VLEDs for fogs and Morimoto HIDs for the headlights or order the whole package, being the TRS setup.

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danny_cockerell New Member

danny_cockerell

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I havent had that issue. May just need the capacitor or w/e its called

 

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are you running a capacitor on yours?

whaler Enthusiast

whaler

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Any upgrades for the 2016 Sierra fogs? I had Rigids in my 2014 and loved them. I really miss them too! Thanks

 

 

Cheers

 

The Whaler

 

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Jeff5347 Enthusiast

Jeff5347

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Any upgrades for the 2016 Sierra fogs? I had Rigids in my 2014 and loved them. I really miss them too! Thanks

 

 

Cheers

 

The Whaler

 

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I don't know if they fit a sierra but I put dd xml2 LEDs in my fogs. Actually a lot more light. I switched out my hl from a h11 to h9 and then added the xml2 to the fogs. I feel like the sun came out compared to stock

 

 

Well just looked to see what those take and they are LEDs already ....lol disregard

 

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Dnt Senior Enthusiast

Dnt

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Just glanced through the thread and saw this BPS LED conversion kit. Sierra Jon please update ASAP. I am ready to order the kit if it works.

OK never mind I fixed my 2014 GMC SLT headlight problem permanently. I traded for a 2016 Denali with LEDs, these headlights literally kick arse, all good now but my wallet feels REALLY light LOL.....

whaler Enthusiast

whaler

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OK never mind I fixed my 2014 GMC SLT headlight problem permanently. I traded for a 2016 Denali with LEDs, these headlights literally kick arse, all good now but my wallet feels REALLY light LOL.....

I did the exact same thing. New Denali Ultimate . Yes the lights are good. However, I had Rigids in my fogs in my 2014. I really miss those.

 

 

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The Whaler

 

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Sierra Jon Enthusiast

Sierra Jon

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Nice guys! Unfortunately I'm not upgrading any time soon. BPS are still great. No issues since they've been installed.

 

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TenofMe Enthusiast

TenofMe

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I've been tempted to trade for a '16, but the Morimoto's I installed kick absolute a$$ with the 55 watt ballasts, so I'm good until next year when the next gen trucks are announced (mid-2018 as a '19. I'd put money on it).

 

I love everything else about my truck (except the rear a/c vents. They barely work at all...) I told myself I would NOT trade for another truck that didn't have rear vents. I know, old/silly argument, but it bugs the crap out of me. And I still can't stomach the look of the new Fords, so I wait...

 

In the meantime, I think I'll spend the extra money I'd pi$$ away on a new/same truck with better headlights on a boat! "Hey ya'll look, I'm on a boat!"

whaler Enthusiast

whaler

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I would like to find an upgrade to my 2016 fogs. Stock are weak

 

 

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The Whaler

 

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