HID vs Halogen - Headlamp hole sizes

[Dwayne Phillips]

Hi guys, first post.

I purchased a older Denali with HID headlamps. One of the lights went out. I decided due to lamp life, to switch out the HID and go back to Halogen. I'd actually bought a brand new set for my other Yukon which died.

Unfortunately to my surprise, when I went to swap them out, the aftermarket Housing has a smaller hole on the low beams the HID fits, but my Halogen does not.

I'd like to keep the housing. I've thought of boring the hole larger, or preferably finding a replacement back seal with a larger hole.

Would like to hear from anyone who has run into before and how you solved this problem

Thanks

Dwayne

 

[thindiesel]

dump those HID & get LED.... So much brighter

 

[SmileB44Death]

Hi guys, first post.

I purchased a older Denali with HID headlamps. One of the lights went out. I decided due to lamp life, to switch out the HID and go back to Halogen. I'd actually bought a brand new set for my other Yukon which died.

Unfortunately to my surprise, when I went to swap them out, the aftermarket Housing has a smaller hole on the low beams the HID fits, but my Halogen does not.

I'd like to keep the housing. I've thought of boring the hole larger, or preferably finding a replacement back seal with a larger hole.

Would like to hear from anyone who has run into before and how you solved this problem

Thanks

Dwayne

I had the same problem on my 01 but what I did is remove the ring with the 3 screws put the bulb in screw the screws back in and twist the bulb to lock it in place

 

[inmypassatlife]

dump those HID & get LED.... So much brighter

Stupid comment of 2018 goes to you sir