head light up grade consensus?

I have 01 double cab..
I googled for headlight upgrade...not finding consensus...is there any?
I do need replacements acuz of crazing etc
Thx

 

I got my new housings from Rock Auto, the put in HIDs from The RetroFit Source. Serious upgrade from stock.

 

total set up is pretty high

 

I'm following this. I've restored my headlights twice and I'm not doing it again. I'll be fully replacing all front lights soon.

 

I did the same, I'm pretty happy with it. I didn't get the alignment quite right when installing the "eyes" so I've got a bit of an angle issue on the sides but still worth it.

 

They're not HIDs, but I went with new assemblies (http://tinyurl.com/n9k6jsw and http://tinyurl.com/nh8dmac) and OSRAM Rallye 70/65w +50 H4 Bulbs that I later converted to LED.

 

Norton, do you have any experience with Depo housings? Just wondering if there is any difference between the two?

 

I'm sorry, but, no I don't. They look VERY similar. Based on customer feedback listed, you'd probably do well with either option. FWIW, I remain happy with my TYCs.

 

I ran the Osrams for a while before going to HID, and loved them. Great bulb, big improvement!

What LED did you go with?

 

That's what I figured but I appreciate your feedback.

 

Depos aren't bad as long as you use your stock hardware on them. The little clips and attachment hardware suck on the depos. Too much play!

 

i ordered the tyc and osrams.. cheap and new.. other options have some neg feedback and/or are expensive

 

Totally agree with your assessment of the Osrams - Great bulbs, for being reasonably priced halogens.

I got my LEDs from through another forum member who I think has since closed-up shop.

I'm biased, but I think you'll be happy with that combo.

 

Well I'm confident of the choice acuz of the feedback here, but I'm lil bit spooked bout the install from YouTube vids

 

I guess it's a good thing I didn't watch the videos before I installed mine. FWIW, I didn't find it all that difficult. As I recall, the biggest danger is breaking the plastic clips that help hold things in place. My best advice is to simply take your time.

 

I agree with above. I've used a restore kit on my stock housings. it helped but they are now starting to dull after 6 months. once the protective coating is gone they require regular maintenance. I saw someone used 3M clear protecting and it can be peeled and replaced.

http://www.clearmask.com/about_our_kits.php

I hear the Depos get good reviews for their housings but as @Ckali7 said the little plastics may be sub-par

 

I recently got VLEDs for the headlights. I need to take some pics but the lighting is not that much better than halogen. for distance anyway. they do illuminate reflective material better (reflectors/road signs/etc) and of course they are more daylight in color (I got the 5k). all-in-all they aren't bad but eventually I'll go HID when I save the money.

 

Gotta say - not a fan of the spyder type halo lights - of course, I am over 40 so...

 

This mirrors my experience as well. I'd hoped for better than halogen, but they aren't quite there.

You're in good company, on both counts.

 

Well bang for the buck, I'm glad i course the sugg'd setup....New housings are cheap enough to avoid all that rubbing to restore crap