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Not very pleased with the light output on my 2014 Silverado. I want to convert to HID lights but after doing some research looks like need capacitors and resistors. I've seen some kits that say the capacitor is not needed or that it's "built in".

 

For those of you that have converted from the stock bulbs to HID's can you please chime in with your input and advice? What kit(s) would you recommend?

 

I searched for threads but didn't find anything too helpful, if theres a thread for this topic paste the link!

 

Thanks in advanced.

 

Jerry.

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Aegis Enthusiast

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I had them on my 2004 Silverado. I did not care for them, On coming traffic was flashing high beams all the time. The HID bulbs did not last very long, brnt out. Went back to stock lighting.

fastxr Enthusiast

fastxr

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Check out the K2XX 1500 forum, lots of info there on HID conversions.

JaronM3 Enthusiast

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Check out www.fastheadlights.com. They can do a complete retrofit for you. They did my lights, I had them add color changing halos. It's cheaper without it though.

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Higgs Boson Enthusiast

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i got some morimoto hids and love them. soooo much nicer and brighter than stock bulbs. also, make sure you aim your lights, especially if lifted or leveled. no one flashes me at all.

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Rev_on_me Enthusiast

Rev_on_me

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Jarom, I own the same truck as you (Denali HD 2015 black on black witht he D-Max engine) and I am trying to figure out where to find the ''changing halos'' on the fastheadlights.com website. Do I need something else than this kit if I want the ''changing halos'' ?: http://www.fastheadlights.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=fxr%5Fretrofit%2Dkit

 

Also, when referring to ''changing halos'' does this means that you can select the color of the halos yourself of they just change by themselves while they ''heat''?

 

I'm also confused about which type of DIode Dynamics LEDs for my fog lamps...

 

 

Thanks for the help

 

David

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nonducorduco Enthusiast

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I just bought a complete HID kit from www.theretrosource.com I am installing it today however I couldn't be happier with the customer service as well as the quality of the kit itself. If you have any questions those guys know their stuff and they're fantastic to deal with.

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Amiodynski Enthusiast

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I just ordered a set from VLEDS. They have the LMZ kits down to $130, and offering 20% off since they are out of stock until the 16th.

 

http://www.vleds.com/shop-bulb-numbers/h-series/h11/h11-ultra-lmz.html

 

I currently have VLEDS HID kit, and now have a bulb not lighting up. With work being crazy, I haven't even had a chance to figure out what went bad yet. Checked all my connections, and see nothing wrong. I'm hoping tonight to swap the ballasts from one side to the other to see if it is a ballast, or bulb.

avalonandl Enthusiast

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I had them on my 2004 Silverado. I did not care for them, On coming traffic was flashing high beams all the time. The HID bulbs did not last very long, brnt out. Went back to stock lighting.

That is a totally different scenario. The 2015 HD has projectors which are really work best with HID's.

 

I recommend the Retro source. Not cheap but good service.

 

The Silverado has 4 bulbs - keep the high beams xenons like Silvertstars. I DO NOT recommend LED's. They aren't the best- HID is the way to go for brightness. I have xenons in(not HID) and they are a marginal improvement.

Amiodynski Enthusiast

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That is a totally different scenario. The 2015 HD has projectors which are really work best with HID's.

 

I recommend the Retro source. Not cheap but good service.

 

The Silverado has 4 bulbs - keep the high beams xenons like Silvertstars. I DO NOT recommend LED's. They aren't the best- HID is the way to go for brightness. I have xenons in(not HID) and they are a marginal improvement.

I have to say, my LED High beam and Fogs are brighter and provide more useable light then my HID headlights. It's been bugging me so much that I have LED for the Low beams on order. Then, all 3 will be same type, and "model" with the only exception being H11,9005 etc..

CalDirt Enthusiast

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I've been researching this for a few weeks and trolling this and other forums and the consensus seems to be the Morimoto Sierra spec, if you want to spend the $$$.

 

Morimoto Sierra Spec: Morimoto Elite HID System - 5500k KIT The Retrofit Source $156.24 $156.24 $156.24 This is the one that Retrofit source recommends

Buy URL: http://www.amazon.com/Morimoto-Elite-HID-System/dp/B013N20NSU/ref=sr_1_1_m?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1442849575&sr=1-1&keywords=9012+Morimoto

Spec URL: http://www.morimotohid.com/hid-systems/morimoto-elite-hid-system-sierra-low-beam.html

 

Morimoto Sierra Spec: Morimoto Elite HID System - 5500k KIT The Retrofit Source $170.00 $170.00 $170.00 This is the one that Retrofit source recommends

Buy URL: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-systems/morimoto-elite-hid-system-sierra-low-beam.html#.Vf1s05WFNaQ

Spec URL: http://www.morimotohid.com/hid-systems/morimoto-elite-hid-system-sierra-low-beam.html

Re. the fogs:

 

Morimoto GM XB LED Fogs 50374 $170.00 $170.00 Y $183.94 This is what Morimoto recommends

Buy URL: http://www.amazon.com/Morimoto-Type-LED-Projector-Light/dp/B00XA3C0FC/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1442852322&sr=1-2-fkmr1&keywords=Morimoto+50374

Spec URL: http://www.morimotohid.com/complete-headlight-fog-light-housings/morimoto-xb-led-fog-lights-type-gm-h16.html

 

Re. the projector housings, sounds like it's a lot of work (and cutting) for very little ROI.

CalDirt Enthusiast

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Oh, for 2015 you need the 9012 headlights (one HID does both low/high beams) and if you're lifted, as others have said, re-aim.

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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I have LED's for lows, would you guy's say that HID's would be better light output ? 2015 Chevy Z71 with projector lamps. looking for the best . Any information will be helpful.

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