[510chevyboi]

Alternative to HID.
Hello I have a 2007 Silverado 1500 crew cab. It’s the NNBS, and one of my head light bulbs just went bad. So I need to replace it. I would like some recommendations to something other than stocks. And HID from what I read HID is the ways to go but seem like a hassle. I will eventually switch but right now I want something quick and less expensive but yet still look nice. I like the real bright bluish lights. Any recommendation
Thanks a lot

 

[adampaul1964]

I use Nokya Arctic White Stage II bulbs in all my vehicles, have done for years with no issues.

http://nokyausa.com/aw/aw.htm

 

[510chevyboi]

where can i find those bulbs?

 

[silveradotrailblazer]

Piaa's work well, but they just don't last. Adam, about how long do your bulbs last?

 

[adampaul1964]

I put them in when I got the truck 5 years ago and I've only had to replace the drivers side low beam once and one of the fogs, ( I use 9005 hi beam bulbs in my fogs) I buy mine at my local custom shop (Trick Trucks) but a quick search and I found 'em on Amazon.





http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10?url=search-alias=automotive&field-keywords=nokya+9006&sprefix=nokya+9006


I use the Arctic Purple in my wife's car.

 

[ajarman]

Adam, you mind posting up some night pics with your low's and figs on? Sounds like a pretty sweet bulb!

 

[adampaul1964]

I don't have any night pics right now, but I found this one in my gallery. Nokya 100watt hi beam bulb on drivers side versus 37 watt stock bulb

O.K. I just snapped some night pics, but photobucket is down for maintenance so I can't upload them yet. I'll put them up as soon as I can.

 

[silveradotrailblazer]

Thanks for the info Adam.

 

[Als09Sierra]

I don't have any night pics right now, but I found this one in my gallery. Nokya 100watt hi beam bulb on drivers side versus 37 watt stock bulb

O.K. I just snapped some night pics, but photobucket is down for maintenance so I can't upload them yet. I'll put them up as soon as I can.

Did your fog bulb and high beam have the same harness? I checked my fogs and I couldn't put the high beam in the fog light assembly.

 

[adampaul1964]

Yeah on the '03 - '07 classic trucks the harness is the same for the fog and hi-beam, although I upgraded my fog harness to a high heat one. The stock 37 watt harness can't take the 100watt bulb. The hi an lo beam harnesses have been fine so far, I have 80watt lo beam and 100watt hi beam in those.

 

[bronx boy]

try ebay i have 100 watt high and low beams in my 2000 silverado .i paid about 12.00 a pair .bought a spare set .also have the quad light conversion.just bought a set of hella 550 driving lights they came with 6 spare 100 watt bulbs .all for 69.00 from snappy lites on e bay.

 

[TELORVEHC]

I have Sylvania Silverstar Ultras in my low beams right now. They're plenty bright but I'm gonna switch to HIDs soon.

 

[jbjohnson92f]

anybody ever try these LUMINICS brand. i always see their ads in truckin. www.luminicsusa.com

 

[SliverZ71]

Here is a quastion for Adam were did you get the high heat wiring harness for your Fog Lights

Steve

 

[adampaul1964]

Here is a quastion for Adam were did you get the high heat wiring harness for your Fog Lights

Steve

I got them at AutoZone or Advance, I forget which one. As for the Silverstars, I've tried them and I think they suck. They aren't bright enough for me and the color is not white enough and they don't last, which makes them way overpriced, just my opinion though.

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O.K. Photobucket is back up, so here are the pics.

These are my back up lamps, PIAA 3157, I also use those for the DRL's

 

[510chevyboi]

Wow. Thanks Adam im going to have to look into these. I Was thinking about the Sylvania Ultra but they didnt have it for my truck. Thanks a lot Adam

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How can i find out what size bulb i need? a lot of web sites dont specify for makes and models.

 

[ajarman]

WOW! I like that way better than HID. I guess I am just dumb or something cause I have never thought to upgrade the backup bulbs...with my tint I cant see crap. Thanks Adam for whoring out the truck!!

 

[SliverZ71]

Tanks for the info.

Steve

 

[adampaul1964]

No problem guys, always willing to help, especially if it means whoring out pics! Also I think your owners manual should tell you what your bulbs are.

Here's a link to a bulb replacement chart, just plug in the year of your truck and it will list the # of all the bulbs from headlamp to license plate.

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/

 

[Als09Sierra]

Adam,

You should do a write-up on here about changing bulbs. You have some real good info here.