Replacing my 95's headlights

[gorgon2k]

im looking to replace the headlight assemblies in my 95 blazer. i look to do the grille conversion, but not for about a year. i need something brighter, because they really really suck. any recomendations, and correct me if im wrong but theyre 4x6?

[s10blazerman4x4]

I have cool blues in my 91 and there bright.Xenons are bright too.

[wolfox]

I kept the same grille and composite lights in my truck too - something about preserving that "classic look" appealed to me. But the immediate improvement for the lights is switching to Sylvania Silverstars. They throw quite a nice, bright white light a ways down the road - and are 50-state legal. Some states/counties have laws against "Hyperwhite/blue" lights, so check with your local constabulatory if in doubt.

[s10blazerman4x4]

Originally Posted by wolfox

I kept the same grille and composite lights in my truck too - something about preserving that "classic look" appealed to me. But the immediate improvement for the lights is switching to Sylvania Silverstars. They throw quite a nice, bright white light a ways down the road - and are 50-state legal. Some states/counties have laws against "Hyperwhite/blue" lights, so check with your local constabulatory if in doubt.

I read a couple weeks Highway Transportation agency whatever official name for it is cant think of it right now is gonna look into those hyperwhite blue lights since so many people are complaing.

[BlazerLT]

the 95's stock lights suck?

I don't think so, people flash me sometimes even when I have them on low beams.

[gorgon2k]

is any1 sure of the size, and or where i can get the Sylvania Silverstars? thanks

[wolfox]

My '95 with the composite lamps uses 9006 and 9005 bulbs. (Low and high beam, respectively) Remember that your regular low beams are on top, high beams on the bottom. I picked up my Sylvania bulbs up at Walmart, but I have seen them at Autozones and O'Reilley's Auto Parts too.

[gorgon2k]

of course mine are sealed beam, i like the composite look alot better, but besides the fact. does any1 know the size i need like 4656 or 4666 etc. im lost with this!

[wolfox]

Consulting my '95 owner's manual:

Halogen Headlamp (Sealed Beam) Quantity: 2 Trade #: 2E1 <- That's the number you look for on the parts cross reference when upgrading. Checking Sylvania's online guide for this bulb, it crosses over to:

Sylvania Part # H4666ST Silverstar Halogen

Edit: Sylvania's online catalog is here - they have a ton of bulbs since they are also absorbing stock for Osram bulbs. I shop their specialty area for projector bulbs regularly. (Metal Halides used in LCD and DLP projectors) But click here: http://www.sylvania.com/

And then click the link for Automotive or use the site map to take you directly to the Silverstar Homepages.

[Rick1488]

Don't waste your time with the Sylvania Silverstars they suck to!! I bought a headlight conversion kit. The only problem us Blazer 96ers will have is the harness not matching up with the new bulbs so I sat in front of my truck thinking what the hell I can do with the damn harness and decided to cut it and put 3 wire plugs on (1 on each wire). Now my lights are very bright. I even got some cars flashing me with only my low beams on.. love it!!

[candywrapper]

Hello;
DO NOT use the silverstars. There the most worthless headlights on the market. I had a set of these in my Blazer and within a month, they blistered just like getting a burn blister and turned black, not one but both of them.
definatly go with the Cool blues by Silvania No;6054 i think. I had a set of the silverstars in my semi, they did the same thing, took about a month and they blistered and turned black. I now use the cool blues and im a happy camper

[BlazerLT]

Probably running too hot.

I run the ebay blue Xenon bulbs.

[wolfox]

Probaly turned out to work that way because you did not install them properly. When I replace *any* bulb, especially hyper-hot burning lamps - NEVER touch the quartz tube/bulb. Ever. Wear gloves if you have to to keep your mits and the oils on them from contaminating the surface. My Silverstars are almost a year old now and they still burn brilliant blue/white since the day I had them. Handling the bulbs will turn them all blistery-black or make them generate heat from retaining so much of it as the oils from your fingerprints burn off and turn that color. Then as a result, the heat transfers to your reflector/lens assembly and does even more damage. Check what you're doing before you blame a part. Silverstars/Sylvania and Osram products are top notch all the way.

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by wolfox

Probaly turned out to work that way because you did not install them properly. When I replace *any* bulb, especially hyper-hot burning lamps - NEVER touch the quartz tube/bulb. Ever. Wear gloves if you have to to keep your mits and the oils on them from contaminating the surface. My Silverstars are almost a year old now and they still burn brilliant blue/white since the day I had them. Handling the bulbs will turn them all blistery-black or make them generate heat from retaining so much of it as the oils from your fingerprints burn off and turn that color. Then as a result, the heat transfers to your reflector/lens assembly and does even more damage. Check what you're doing before you blame a part. Silverstars/Sylvania and Osram products are top notch all the way.

Ah yes, this is what probably happeded in his case.

[DaveLance]

I have to agree. My Silverstars are also over a year old and just as bright as day one.