Burning out headlights

The point I was getting to was leaving your lights on all the time usually means they are on while turning the truck on (surge from alternator) which significantly lowers headlight lifespan.

 

Sylvania doesn't like to admit it, though. They say 1-2 years on the box but I don't think I ever had a set that made it past 6 months. GE at least tells you right on the box when you buy the lights that the brighter they are the less time they last.

 

whatever they put in my 1999 4runner [daily driver from in 99-2010] OEM lasted 11 years.

 

Thanks everyone. I am going to try Phillips crystalvisions and see how they work out.

 

Lucky.
Mine burt the lenses.
Replaced with service bulletin and went led

 

You do know that drop in HID and LED conversions ARE illegal for street use right? (all 50 states and 29 countries)

legality says the WHOLE headlight unit must be converted to an approved unit to run LED or HID.....

 

Amazon has a $5 off coupon on those right now. Its supposed to apply at checkout I think. I almost ordered them, but decided on the VisionPlus set instead. Let us know how you like them.

 

I’m just starting year 3 on a set of Philips Vision Plus +60’s. Great bulbs. Nice white light. Slightly brighter than OEM.

Amazon ~$15

 

swapped the headlights out today. No problem this time. Now for the fog lights!