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Retrofit: what should I do?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by zth25, Mar 24, 2016.

  1. Mar 24, 2016 at 4:48 PM
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    zth25

    zth25 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I wanna do a retrofit on my truck but I'm not sure whether I want to do it myself or buy an already completed set either used or new from one of the vendors/members on here. I'm sure I could get it done, But the problem is I'm a slight perfectoinist, and I did the BHLM and some of the minor flaws in that still tick me off, but I kind of rushed the BHLM to be fair.

    Basically what I was thinking was buy everything my self, including a new set of housings (OEM or depo) and do it myself at my own pace following information online. Or like I said I could just buy a completed set.

    Anyone have any similar experiences or advice to help guide me?
     
  2. Mar 24, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    TRSJimmy

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    Your best bet is to buy a spare and either work on your oem one, if it's in excellent codition, or work on the spare you bought. Retrofits take time. Rush it, and it will show.

    If you need anything else, let me know! I'll be glad to help
     
  3. Mar 24, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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    what do you think about using a set of depo headlights to do the retrofit? my oem ones arent in the best condition, and new oem housings are $$$$
     
  4. Mar 24, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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    Anything but OEM will most likely get condensation
     
  5. Mar 24, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    even after opening them up and resealing with windoweld, and applying silicone around the outside?
     
  6. Mar 24, 2016 at 7:55 PM
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    Go for it. Plenty of retrofitters use aftermarket ones. You're retrofitting it anyways, condensation wouldn't be an issue since you're going to reseal them yourself!
     
  7. Mar 24, 2016 at 8:02 PM
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    Definitely get a spare pair of headlights. If you do it on the ones you have now, you're gonna rush like my first pair I did. It is a pretty straight forward process. Don't let it intimidate you
     
  8. Mar 24, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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    Also if you want to get someone to do it for you, check out @LSC15 's work. He does a great job and offers many custom looks
     
  9. Mar 25, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg Got mine done and put them on this past weekend
     

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