Lighting Options

[bluebear15]

Hey so I'm somewhat new on here after being gone for a few years. I had a 97 Tahoe that I sold a few years back and just recently bought a 06 Tahoe Z71. I've always liked having more light output for rural driving, especially further distance output. I had some HID's on my 97 but had some issues with those. I was wondering what kind of lighting options are the better route to go? I'm up for HID's but just not sure which ones are good. Also interested in the LED fogs but not sure if that's better than a HID option for fogs or if there's better. I'd rather not spend too much money (preferably under $200). Thanks for any input.

 

[4WDTRK]

If you just want a basic upgrade over stock check out the Depo projectors. They are pretty popular and even with the stock bulbs are a nice upgrade.

I put a set of LED cubes to replace the factory fogs and with the 4 on HI (actually 6 on HI) mod I have PLENTY of light especially in rural areas where I can use the brights.

 

[bluebear15]

If you just want a basic upgrade over stock check out the Depo projectors. They are pretty popular and even with the stock bulbs are a nice upgrade.

I put a set of LED cubes to replace the factory fogs and with the 4 on HI (actually 6 on HI) mod I have PLENTY of light especially in rural areas where I can use the brights.

Yes, I'm looking for just a basic upgrade over stock. I'll check those out.

What LED cubes did you go with? I've heard a little about the Rigid ones. And how do you do the 4 on HI (or 6 as you mention)?

Also, had to mention I like the look of your Tahoe in you profile picture. I'm going for a similar look.

 

[4WDTRK]

Rigid makes awesome lights, but waaaay overkill and not necessary imo. I went with these, super cheap and work great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IY3YLCI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fleece Performance makes a nice part for the 4 on HI mod, priced right too: http://fleeceperformance.com/gm-all-lights-on-module.html

Thanks for the compliment, it's actually a old picture and a few things have changed, I need to get an updated picture posted.

 

[bluebear15]

Rigid makes awesome lights, but waaaay overkill and not necessary imo. I went with these, super cheap and work great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IY3YLCI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fleece Performance makes a nice part for the 4 on HI mod, priced right too: http://fleeceperformance.com/gm-all-lights-on-module.html

Thanks for the compliment, it's actually a old picture and a few things have changed, I need to get an updated picture posted.

Thanks for the links! Yes, I thought that was a lot for the Rigid fog lights and was hoping for something cheaper but still good.

No problem. If you have any updated pictures I'd like to see them if you have them or send them when you have them.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Rigid makes awesome lights, but waaaay overkill and not necessary imo. I went with these, super cheap and work great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IY3YLCI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fleece Performance makes a nice part for the 4 on HI mod, priced right too: http://fleeceperformance.com/gm-all-lights-on-module.html

Thanks for the compliment, it's actually a old picture and a few things have changed, I need to get an updated picture posted.

thats a flood light though. Sounds like OP is more interested in a "Spot" light as distance is important to them.

Just Something to think about

 

[bluebear15]

thats a flood light though. Sounds like OP is more interested in a "Spot" light as distance is important to them.

Just Something to think about

I was just looking for all options. Those fog lights 4WDTRK linked looked like they do some of a "spot" light along with a flood of light. I'm ok with the fogs being somewhat of a flood of light if they provide a little bit of distance and also have projector headlights with 4 on HI mod.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

I used some Amazon lights for mine. I have the fogs wired separately so I don't have a 6-hi setup but here is a link to my thread about it:
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/led-cube-fog-lights.88590/

 

[4WDTRK]

thats a flood light though. Sounds like OP is more interested in a "Spot" light as distance is important to them.

Just Something to think about

Yea I was back and forth between spot and flood when I bought those. After reading lots of reviews I opted for the flood in the end. The only place you're really gonna get to use them is back roads and rural areas and I'd rather have better visibility towards the sides of the road. After using them all I can say is EVERYTHING is lit up! They work GOOD! lol

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Eyebrow lightbars work great too

 

[bluebear15]

Eyebrow lightbars work great too
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I love the light bars but the ones I've seen have been pretty expensive. Do you have a link for yours?

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Just $65 for the lightbar:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0148FIZ1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_
And $20 for the brackets:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016DE7C8E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[bluebear15]

Yea I was back and forth between spot and flood when I bought those. After reading lots of reviews I opted for the flood in the end. The only place you're really gonna get to use them is back roads and rural areas and I'd rather have better visibility towards the sides of the road. After using them all I can say is EVERYTHING is lit up! They work GOOD! lol

Forgot to ask... how did they mount in? Did they use the stock location or did you have to do some modifications?

Just $65 for the lightbar:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0148FIZ1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_
And $20 for the brackets:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016DE7C8E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How's the light output on the light bar? Do you have any pictures?

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Unfortunately i don't have pictures but I can see for a few football fields, it's nice and bright and reliable.

 

[Jackle1886]

I put depo's in and then did HIDs for the lows. Very happy, good cut off so not blinding others. Fleece performance mod takes all of 15 seconds to install.

 

[bluebear15]

What's a good brand for HID's? I had some in my 97 from DDM Tuning and they had a lifetime warranty but the ballast would keep going bad and I had to keep sending it in for a new one. Don't want to deal with that again.

 

[Jackle1886]

What's a good brand for HID's? I had some in my 97 from DDM Tuning and they had a lifetime warranty but the ballast would keep going bad and I had to keep sending it in for a new one. Don't want to deal with that again.

I can't comment on much here I bought morimoto ones and have been fine for the month I have them. But I drive a work vehicle so the 'hoe sits often.

 

[4WDTRK]

Eyebrow lightbars work great too
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I could only imagine how much light that thing throws!!!

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Let's just say I don't turn it on when I encounter people

 

[4WDTRK]

Forgot to ask... how did they mount in? Did they use the stock location or did you have to do some modifications?

I wired them into the existing fog connectors in the factory fog locations. I did need to buy the connectors to build for the pigtails on the cubes. You could just twist and tape, but I'm way to obsessive for that! I swapped to a Z71 valance at the same time (you are already Z71). I marked and drilled a couple holes in the top of the valance and they mounted up real nice with the single bolt connection that comes on the light brackets. I did it with the valance off the truck so it might be a little trickier to drill with the valance on the truck, but I would see if you can do that because removing and reinstalling the valance is kinda a PIA. Any more questions just ask!