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I have been looking at almost all the topics here, but can't seem to find an answer. When I try and see what options I have available for upgrading my headlights, everyone talks about HID or LED. However, I have seen a common response that LED will not work on the LT lights. So what I'm asking is, what halogens are the best for upgrading the regular housing LT lights? I don't want to go the HID route or want to buy expensive new housing just to put the LEDs in. So any luck with getting these LT's to look a little better? Thanks for the help.

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Luster Senior Enthusiast

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H11 to H9 upgrade is the best bang for the buck.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Standard-Headlight-Bulb-Pack/dp/B00480KOP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437488910&sr=8-1&keywords=h9&pebp=1437488914303&perid=14APX152632Q9ND9F4KV

 

I was less than impressed with OPT7 LED headlights in my LT.

 

Does the H9 need any modification?

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What is the advantage of the H9 over the H11? More output, better options, etc?

 

I think the H9 is a high beam bulb in the low beam socket.

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Correct. H9 is the high beam equivalent of an H11. It has no built in glare cap, but that doesn't matter as our headlamps have a built-in glare cap. You get considerably more light with the same sharp cutoff.

 

You can also upgrade the 9005 high beams to 9011 bulbs (current replacement for the old HIR bulbs):

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480J5CW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

 

I've got both and while they are not as blingy as HID or LED lighting with 5000K+ color, they are a considerable increase in output without extra glare or modifications to your headlights or wiring. When I searched Phillips is the current recommendation for H9 and 9011 bulbs. Some 9011's aren't much brighter than 9005's.

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The h9 conversion is a noticeable improvement for the LT headlights.

 

I've also subbed 894 bulbs for the sorry 921 reverse bulbs. Check the link for how to mod the 894s. http://www.skidmore.edu/~pdwyer/e/backup_bulbs.htm

 

No melting issues on my lenses and no blown fuses. I've had them installed for nearly a year now too.

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Just ordered the Philips from the amazon link, now looking into 9005-9011 upgrade

 

Haven't search here but good reviews for Philips Brand on Amazon.

 

The h9 conversion is a noticeable improvement for the LT headlights.

I've also subbed 894 bulbs for the sorry 921 reverse bulbs. Check the link for how to mod the 894s. http://www.skidmore.edu/~pdwyer/e/backup_bulbs.htm

No melting issues on my lenses and no blown fuses. I've had them installed for nearly a year now too.

 

skidmore.edu ? are you alumni current student?

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