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Imprtkllrz28 Enthusiast

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Is there a difference between the 2014 projector light and the 2015? Or even the latest part numbers for the factory projector lights? I'm planning on replacing my reflector style lights with factory projectors purchased new from GM parts direct. I just want to know if updates have been done. I'm also planning on purchasing the retrofit source HID kit for them.

A.J. Curtis Enthusiast

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Is there a difference between the 2014 projector light and the 2015? Or even the latest part numbers for the factory projector lights? I'm planning on replacing my reflector style lights with factory projectors purchased new from GM parts direct. I just want to know if updates have been done. I'm also planning on purchasing the retrofit source HID kit for them.

There is no difference between the OEM 2014 & 2015 Projector headlights. They are the same part numbers.

23380555 Headlamp assymbly Right - Chrome

23380554 Headlamp assymbly Left - Chrome

cbrsilv15 Senior Enthusiast

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If you're going to upgrade the projectors, why not just retrofit your current headlights and save $1,000 on buying factory projector lights?

Drainpipe Enthusiast

Drainpipe

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If you're going to upgrade the projectors, why not just retrofit your current headlights and save $1,000 on buying factory projector lights?

Is there a good guide out there on how to do this? Ive been looking to get some good HID. I just don't know what the accepted method and parts is.

SouthPawCO Enthusiast

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Before I purchased some OEM headlights I would look into some aftermarket OE style projectors like these: http://www.protuninglab.com/20chsi15253510.html

 

Reason being is the OE SUCK and are are expensive. If you are going to retro fit them (which I highly recommend) they why spend big bucks on OE stuff that can't even keep the moisture out? I would double check to make sure the aftermarket will except the FXR but that would be the route I would take.

Imprtkllrz28 Enthusiast

Imprtkllrz28

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Also would be interested in converting my factory lights. I cant belive they have issues with keeping moisture out. My OEM reflector ones never had an issue

Imprtkllrz28 Enthusiast

Imprtkllrz28

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I did see those the only thing I was disappointed about was the all chrome headlight housings. I really want that factory look

A.J. Curtis Enthusiast

A.J. Curtis

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You could do a Mini H1 conversion in your LT headlights. This requires you to open up the headlight and cut a little to fit the Mini H1.

http://www.fastheadlights.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=buy_chevy_minih1_kit

 

This would BLOW factory projector head lights out of the water as the Mini H1 is a far superior projector.

 

There are many after market headlights that come with either chrome trim or painted trim *usually black*

 

The FXR projector SouthPawCo is refereing to is essentially the best projector you could install. With a mounting adapter from www.fastheadlights.com it will bolt right into the 2014-2015 OEM GM projector headlights. http://www.fastheadlights.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=buy_chevy_fxr-adapter-kit-only

 

The even sell a kit with everything you need to complete the Projector and bixenon hid install.

http://www.fastheadlights.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=fxr_chevy_retrofit-kit

 

The FXR projector will not fit in these aftermarket headlights!

ANZO

Winjet

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You can install a Mini H1 projector in those headlights though. *this will require opening the headlight and customizing*

 

There are many options out there for you. If you talk to fastheadlights or other retrofit shops they always recommend using OEM headlights even if you are retrofitting.

here are some of the options.

1) $700+ on oem projector headlights plus $150+ for an hid kit

2) retrofitting your current reflector headlights yourself with the Mini H1 hid kit $300+ *can have professionally done but that gets pricey*

3) Get after market projector headlights and an HID kit. $500+

 

Many oem projector owners are very happy with they stock projector headlight and HID kit.

 

I was in the same situation you are in. I ended up taking a risk and installed Anzo headlights which are made by Eagle Eyes. I also installed a Morimoto HID kit for the low beam and Opt7 led for the highbeam. I am very happy with the results. I can see clearly at night and have not had a single problem. Will they last? only time will tell.

A.J. Curtis Enthusiast

A.J. Curtis

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I did see those the only thing I was disappointed about was the all chrome headlight housings. I really want that factory look

Eagle Eyes made a headlight housing that was an exact looking replica of the OEM projector headlights but they are very hard to find. The rumor is GM shut them down for making them too close to oem.

SouthPawCO Enthusiast

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You could do a Mini H1 conversion in your LT headlights. This requires you to open up the headlight and cut a little to fit the Mini H1.

http://www.fastheadlights.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=buy_chevy_minih1_kit

 

This would BLOW factory projector head lights out of the water as the Mini H1 is a far superior projector.

 

There are many after market headlights that come with either chrome trim or painted trim *usually black*

 

The FXR projector SouthPawCo is refereing to is essentially the best projector you could install. With a mounting adapter from www.fastheadlights.com it will bolt right into the 2014-2015 OEM GM projector headlights. http://www.fastheadlights.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=buy_chevy_fxr-adapter-kit-only

 

The even sell a kit with everything you need to complete the Projector and bixenon hid install.

http://www.fastheadlights.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=fxr_chevy_retrofit-kit

 

The FXR projector will not fit in these aftermarket headlights!

ANZO

Winjet

Recon

Eagle eyes

 

You can install a Mini H1 projector in those headlights though. *this will require opening the headlight and customizing*

 

There are many options out there for you. If you talk to fastheadlights or other retrofit shops they always recommend using OEM headlights even if you are retrofitting.

here are some of the options.

1) $700+ on oem projector headlights plus $150+ for an hid kit

2) retrofitting your current reflector headlights yourself with the Mini H1 hid kit $300+ *can have professionally done but that gets pricey*

3) Get after market projector headlights and an HID kit. $500+

 

Many oem projector owners are very happy with they stock projector headlight and HID kit.

 

I was in the same situation you are in. I ended up taking a risk and installed Anzo headlights which are made by Eagle Eyes. I also installed a Morimoto HID kit for the low beam and Opt7 led for the highbeam. I am very happy with the results. I can see clearly at night and have not had a single problem. Will they last? only time will tell.

 

 

Ok smart guy! Take the time to fully answer someones questions and do the research for him, jeez! (Merely joking of course :), good work! ).

 

This pretty much sums it up. The FXR is the biggest/baddest projector out there. I knew eagle eye made an OE rep's of the factory projectors but I couldn't find it and now I know why. If you do not feel comfortable doing so, fastheadlights will retro fit them for you and give you some loaners on their loaner program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxi6Qm-ayEU8MDdyZHFoZDNSOVE/view.

 

I was one of the many that was not satisfied with the performance of the factory projectors but the FXR will 'bolt' right up with the kit from fastheadlights.

 

If this is your first time working on headlights, I would plan for a lot of time and then times that number by two. TAKE YOUR TIME! I cannot stress that enough and if you have a like minded friend, it's worth the beer money. I would also skip the headache and just go with the Morimoto HID kit FROM FASTHEADLIGHTS. When ordering, place a note in there asking them to install the Silverado plug for you so it will save the confusion. I recently had a talk with them about my FXR/HID kit install from them and they should be correcting this before sending it out to you.

 

My install of the FXR in factory projectors here: http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/189926-southpawcos-2015-silverado-ltz-dc-build/?p=1859527

cbrsilv15 Senior Enthusiast

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I'm hoping to strike a deal for some used LT lights this week. Plan is to paint the bezels black, clear them and add some mini H1 7.0's. We'll see...

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