Hey guys, i have a 1992 w250 cummins and i need some headlights. I dont want to break the bank, i am a college student so money is not my friend. But i want the best headlights i can possibly get. I have searched and am having trouble finding "conversions" or simple plug and play lights that are of any count. PLEASE HELP!!

 

Id say first put the stock headlights on a relay. Should brighten them up and make the headlight switch last a lot longer. A quick search should return several threads on the subject.

 

I have Hella E code housings and Hella 55/100 H4 bulbs on relays. Great low beams without flash backs. Outstanding high beams.

 

i had purchased lumen projector headlights that came with bulbs (have no clue what they are but they are not strong). So i have projector housings. Would a different bulb work well with those housings?

 

That's what I have..... and they're really nice, and not crazy expensive.

 

I just installed the Hella lights in my truck. They came with 55/60 watt bulbs. They seem a lot better than sealed beams but I haven't driven much at night. Planning a trip starting Apr. 15th so will check them then. Since I relocated the headlight buckets for the 92 Grille I updated they need to be aligned. Does anyone have a procedure for this?

There are higher wattage bulbs available but I'll have to install relays before I try those.

Edwin

 

Here is how I do it. Find a level parking lot with a wall at the end. Drive slowly toward the wall on low beam and watch the pattern. Set it so it doesn't move up or down. Side to side set it so both are pointed straight forward. Never had anyone flash their lights at me.

 

Thanks for that advice. I'll have to use my wife's work parking lot tonight.

Edwin

 

This would be the cheapest way to go. My lights went from yellowish on the stock switch to bright white with the relays. Should be a must do even if you drop the $ on special headlights

 

I would be afraid not to. I can hear the switch sizzling just thinking about it.

 

I just finished installing a headlight relay kit on mine. The Kit cost $40. on Amazon and took about 30 minutes to install because I'm slow. After I bought the kit I saw another kit for $20.

I'm thinking of installing the 100 watt bulbs but I read that they don't last very long. Anybody have this problem?

Edwin

 

Relay will make the lights brighter, but they won't get the light on the road. Done 3 vehicle was hellas which were DOT. Each time, amazed. $$ did matter after 1 drive at night. Better sense of where you are on the road.
Seal beam design is 40s technology when we were driving on dirt roads.

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Yes. I installed Hella's a couple weeks ago with the 55/60 DOT bulbs.

Edwin

 

Been running the 50/100's for several years. Haven't burned one out yet. Here in AK, night is long during the winter. You use your lights a lot.

 

I have ran them on motorcycles and never noticed short life issues.

Maybe a better question is shorter than what.