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Brapsandthat

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So I'm having issues with fitting led 9006 bulbs into my 2006 Silverado 1500.

I've tried the standard 9006 led style and the bulb housing is sticking out too far to fit the lens assembly all back in to the pinhole. Same thing with the copper belt style wiring. Both were go performance (I think t1 and l1 series? Green and blue)

 

Third times a charm they say so what are you guys using to retrofit led bulbs into the 2006 Silverado body?!?! Clearance is so minimal

white1500 Senior Enthusiast

white1500

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Halogen housing aren't made for led bulbs, and as far as I know you'll be blinding everyone in front of you.

 

Why not just get high quality halogen bulbs?

 

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barry G Senior Enthusiast

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I went with projector housing, and that company converted low beam to the older H1, and that in turn gives a metal background cup for heatsinking whatever you choose.

 

I went with 3200 lumen for low beam, and that is more than twice the old high beam..now my high beam is 4000 lumen.

projector guides it to DOT proof... won't blind anybody.

 

I have a 96, the 2006 is similar. Just get a whole housing, go as bright as you want.

I tinkered twice before finally spending on projector. They even have the Halo silliness if you like that sort of thing. I leave the halo unhooked.. I simply needed lights, life and death on the old 96.

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