05 Yukon headlight bulb recommendations

[fuelcell]

I am looking for recommendations on some of the brightest bulbs with good throw. I use this rig for camping and I get into some pretty dark places and I do not want to just throw leds as I have heard they will basically blind oncoming traffic. Thanks

 

[Marky Dissod]

Wish I could be of more help, except to respond to this bit:

... do not want to just throw LEDs, as I've 'heard' they will basically blind oncoming traffic.

It's not that they're LEDs that's blinding, it's that most / nearly all LEDs are too white AND no yellow.
Human eyes have been adjusting to sunlight & candlelight for several thousand years, both mostly yellow.

Anything over 5000K hurts night vision. There's good reason why foglights are very yellow.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Quality adjustable LED headlights do not blind oncoming vehicles/drivers, IF the light beam itself is adjusted properly and the headlight housing elevation is adjusted properly.

The OP may be better off installing an LED strip of 12" to 18" behind the front grille, which can be separately switched on, when evening conditions call for additional light (like off-roading/camping).

 

[Marky Dissod]

Quality adjustable LED headlights do not blind oncoming vehicles/drivers,
IF the light beam itself is adjusted properly and the headlight housing elevation is adjusted properly.

Some, despite ostensible adjustability, do 'throw' / 'cast' better light patterns than others.

OP may be better off installing an LED strip of 12" to 18" behind the front grille,
which can be separately switched on, when evening conditions call for additional light (like off-roading/camping).

Important to note, that certain jurisdictions give people a hard time for having more than 4 lights on, on the road.
Rules are often playing catch-up to reality.

 

[Jimmyy]

Projector headlights... Any regrets?

I am considering buying my first set of projector headlights for better visibility. Does anyone have any regrets?

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[Jimmyy]

I added Cheaper LED's for both low and high beam. I'm happy with the low beam the high beam could be better. This has more to do with the reflector and lens than the LED itself.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Some, despite ostensible adjustability, do 'throw' / 'cast' better light patterns than others.

Important to note, that certain jurisdictions give people a hard time for having more than 4 lights on, on the road.
Rules are often playing catch-up to reality.

Yes, LED quality needs to be good. Just another case of getting what you pay for. I chose GTR LEDs, as they are high quality and their top tier products are warranted for life, And yes, they are expensive.

Very true on more than 4 lights on can be a problem in many jurisdictions. That's why I stated that the LED strip suggestion was for off-road purposes.

 

[Fless]

Quality adjustable LED headlights do not blind oncoming vehicles/drivers, IF the light beam itself is adjusted properly and the headlight housing elevation is adjusted properly.

The OP may be better off installing an LED strip of 12" to 18" behind the front grille, which can be separately switched on, when evening conditions call for additional light (like off-roading/camping).

I like this recommendation. Use it off-highway when you need it.