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2014 Silverado HID Install issue

Bryan Byak

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I'm installing my HID kit and cannot figure out how to get the wires into the headlight housing?? The large plastic piece that only turns 1/4" inch closes the entire headlight off? Please help

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You have to drill the cap and it should have a rubber grommet that will help seal it off

Thank you so much for the reply!! The cap on the truck is basically somewhat of a large rectangle... Do you have the same?

LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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Thank you so much for the reply!! The cap on the truck is basically somewhat of a large rectangle... Do you have the same?

Yeah all the Silverado caps should be the same. I think I drilled a 5/8" or 3/4" hole and the grommet fit perfect. This was around a year and a half ago when I had HID's but I will be installing them here soon again!
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Yeah all the Silverado caps should be the same. I think I drilled a 5/8" or 3/4" hole and the grommet fit perfect. This was around a year and a half ago when I had HID's but I will be installing them here soon ag

May I ask one more question.. Many people are saying that I should just replace the headlight housings because I'll be blinding everyone in the opposite direction. Would you agree?

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If you do not have the projector housings (LTZ) then yes, you will be blinding other drivers. It's recommended to only use HID bulbs in projector housings. If you have a LT, then you should only use halogen bulbs.

avgas Enthusiast

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I was able to fit the ballast and all the wiring inside the headlight on my GMC SLT without cutting anything. It took some patience but it is doable.

silveradosid Senior Enthusiast

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i have hid's in my 2014 lt, and i never get flashed except for sometimes cresting a hill, which with projectors my buudy get flashed at the crest of every hill. on flat roads i never get flashed, so i must not be blinding people

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