Replacement headlight lens?

[OneofFew]

All the aftermarket headlights seem to be mediocre and assemblies flimsy to where the headlight wiggles around when going over bumps.
I was thinking surely there has to be someone that has made just the lens so we can simply replace that. If we could just replace the lens itself, it should be a whole lot cheaper and we would not have to put up with the cheaply made assemblies.
Any leads?

 

[S33k3r]

Maybe take a look at the frames behind them. Make sure yours isn't loose. But, also, you might fasten things down more there. I haven't had these issues. I just get water in mine...

 

[Tonyrodz]

When i bought aftermarket headlights I swapped over the plastic brackets from the OEM lights to the new lights, as they came with cheap, flimsy assemblies. It's like having the original lights. They don't move or wiggle at all. Rock steady.

 

[mountie]

When i bought aftermarket headlights I swapped over the plastic brackets from the OEM lights to the new lights, as they came with cheap, flimsy assemblies. It's like having the original lights. They don't move or wiggle at all. Rock steady.

I just started to consider replacing my headlight housings for my ’05 Yukon. >> I have polished them a few times and …they don’t look too bad, considering,…. I’d like some clearer lenses again. OEM style. Searching for GOOD HOUSINGS is all over the place online.

OK….. Where do I get the BEST replacement housings???? …. and why so cheap? ( under $60.00 ? )

 

[mikez71]

My TYC housings look ok, and haven't gotten water in them yet.. (only gone through a carwash so far)
They have a bulb shroud, which I feel probably reduces light spread.. (light output/pattern not great)
Also the bulb sockets have almost no tension in the housing.
I don't notice any bouncing (could be because it's such a weak beam), but the adjusters don't feel great either..

I'm considering trying the Depo crystal lens..
I don't like the projector look, and I heard the projector bracket is different from stock.
(In case I want to retrofit OEM brackets like @Tonyrodz suggested)
Not sure if all DEPO or just the projector have different brackets..

 

[mountie]

My TYC housings look ok, and haven't gotten water in them yet.. (only gone through a carwash so far)
They have a bulb shroud, which I feel probably reduces light spread.. (light output/pattern not great)
Also the bulb sockets have almost no tension in the housing.
I don't notice any bouncing (could be because it's such a weak beam), but the adjusters don't feel great either..

I'm considering trying the Depo crystal lens..
I don't like the projector look, and I heard the projector bracket is different from stock.
(In case I want to retrofit OEM brackets like @Tonyrodz suggested)
Not sure if all DEPO or just the projector have different brackets..

So, the censuses is….. Avoid replacing them, unless one is broken. ( Brightness is OK….. I have the “4-high” chip )

 

[Tonyrodz]

I just started to consider replacing my headlight housings for my ’05 Yukon. >> I have polished them a few times and …they don’t look too bad, considering,…. I’d like some clearer lenses again. OEM style. Searching for GOOD HOUSINGS is all over the place online.

OK….. Where do I get the BEST replacement housings???? …. and why so cheap? ( under $60.00 ? )

I don't have an answer for you. I don't even remember what brand I bought. Whatever lights you decide on make sure you read the reviews 1st before buying them. Read as many reviews as you can.
The new lenses I bought were really nice. Before putting them on I applied clear with UV protection. They stayed clear for about 6-7 years. I'm thinking about doing it again. They're looking dirty now.

 

[mountie]

I don't have an answer for you. I don't even remember what brand I bought. Whatever lights you decide on make sure you read the reviews 1st before buying them. Read as many reviews as you can.
The new lenses I bought were really nice. Before putting them on I applied clear with UV protection. They stayed clear for about 6-7 years. I'm thinking about doing it again. They're looking dirty now.

what ‘clear & UV protection” ?

 

[strutaeng]

I did a sand and automotive 2k clearcoat (Kapci brand is what my local auto paint supplier carries, among other brands) to the 3 GMT800s I own, almost 2 years ago. The headlights for sure came out looking like new, the markers looked fair because they get some gunk behind the lens I couldn't really get clean.

Did the taillights as well. Also tuned out nice.

 

[Tonyrodz]

what ‘clear & UV protection” ?

I use this stuff. I used it when I had my business. I never had any complaints.

PB Headlight Re-Supply Kit – Paint Bull Supply

store.paintbull.com

The big bottle cleans the yellow off the lights, then you need to sand the headlights--differing grit of sandpaper depending how bad they are--then you buff with an orbital polisher--use 3M plastic polish--then you need to mix 1 cap full of each small 4 Oz bottle together in a separate small cup--then fold a.lintless towel--paper towels will leave lint behind, you don't want that--I fold it into a smallish square, dip it in the mixture and apply it evenly on the lights. Swipe it on going from left to right--or right to left, it doesn't matter, as long as you apply it going in the same direction. Make sure you the complete headlight is coated. Be careful you don't get any drips, if you do and you try to fix it you must do it IMMEDIATELY. It dries very fast.
I'm terrible at trying to explain stuff.
The 4 Oz bottles--last time I checked--was $45 each, so far the extra $9, it's worth buying that bottle of cleaner too. Those small 4 Oz bottles do quite a few cars.