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hetfield1 Enthusiast

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Yes sir, and these are the LED H11's without the annoying fan on the back. They fit great inside (you have to cut the dust cover to make fit), but overall they look fantastic and function even better. The "matching" fog lights aren't a true match, but they come pretty close for not being a true LED diode in the fogs...if you're interested in those too (plug n play).

 

What did you have to do as far as trimming the dust cover?

ChevyRoofer Senior Enthusiast

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What did you have to do as far as trimming the dust cover?

Used a dremel and carved an oval (half dollar size about), you can line up well if you take the whole headlight housing out.

Then lined inside the hole with HD foil and sealed outside with High-Temp silicone (red). Basically a huge lump on outside, just wait 12 hours or so to fully cure.

 

Been through some CRAZY ASS Texas weather this past month - they've performed great and held up like a champ! Driven 5+ hours at a time. I shouldn't need it, but I kept the halogen bulb just in case.

 

You can also buy custom extended dust covers on shapeways (3D printed) for about $160 total for both. I preferred the $5 route, haha!

wade_660 Enthusiast

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I saw those covers. What an outrageous price! I know you're paying for their r&d but there is no way. No to mention you still have to drill a hole in those covers for the wire.

hetfield1 Enthusiast

hetfield1

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I'm confused as to why you'd need that larger dust cover to make the H11 LEDs from XD to work? Is it because there isn't enough room with the cooling strips and extra wiring? I'd be running these on a non-projector setup.

ChevyRoofer Senior Enthusiast

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I'm confused as to why you'd need that larger dust cover to make the H11 LEDs from XD to work? Is it because there isn't enough room with the cooling strips and extra wiring? I'd be running these on a non-projector setup.

The back of the LED's come with the copper/aluminum strips to dissipate heat from the bulb to the housing (main reason).

 

Need enough room to clear these and the LED housing/bulb/diode-house looks a tad bit longer.

hetfield1 Enthusiast

hetfield1

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The back of the LED's come with the copper/aluminum strips to dissipate heat from the bulb to the housing (main reason).

 

Need enough room to clear these and the LED housing/bulb/diode-house looks a tad bit longer.

 

Thanks, do you have any pics of your setup?

ChevyRoofer Senior Enthusiast

ChevyRoofer

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Thanks, do you have any pics of your setup?

I don't currently of the inside...I can send you some of them/fog lights at night if you PM me your email.

 

On this thread, very first page, they have a similar dust cover seal - you can search through the thread and probably find a great picture to mimic.

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/152762-hid-headlight-bulbs-hid-projector-retrofit/

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estcstsilverado Enthusiast

estcstsilverado

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Im newer to this so bear with me. I have a 2014 with the standard reflector housing, im looking to purchase an aftermarket light that looks similar to the stock high country projectors. I dont want anything led, but I do want to upgrade to HID. Are their any kits that are basically plug and play, just have to swap out the lights and then hook the ballasts to ground and battery?

sk Senior Enthusiast

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Im newer to this so bear with me. I have a 2014 with the standard reflector housing, im looking to purchase an aftermarket light that looks similar to the stock high country projectors. I dont want anything led, but I do want to upgrade to HID. Are their any kits that are basically plug and play, just have to swap out the lights and then hook the ballasts to ground and battery?

 

The Morimoto kits are very good. They include everything you need except for the headlight housings/lenses so you still need to buy factory projector housings. But after you get those the entire kit is plug-and-play:

 

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/vehicle-specific/trucks/2014-silverado-morimoto-elite.html?carDisplay=2014+Chevrolet+Silverado++w%2F+Projectors&preselect=47309&preselect_restrict=1

estcstsilverado Enthusiast

estcstsilverado

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Thanks SK - Do you know if they would require cutting the dust caps? Do you have any recommendations for aftermarket lights that looks like the stock LTZ/High Country projector headlights?

Ill check out that HID kit thanks.

No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

No Tyme

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I had a set of LED's in my 14 for about a week. I kept getting flashed at night. Currently running Phillips Crystal Vision bulbs and I am no longer looking for anything better. Very happy.

cbrsilv15 Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks SK - Do you know if they would require cutting the dust caps? Do you have any recommendations for aftermarket lights that looks like the stock LTZ/High Country projector headlights?

Ill check out that HID kit thanks.

Yes, they'll have to be cut. If you do go that route, I'll send you my cut caps for your non cut caps. I have a spare set of headlights that are easier to sell without the cut dust caps.

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