Denali vs Std Yukon Light Output

[Atrus]

Hi All -

Long time lurker; new Yukon owner here. I just picked up an '03 SLT yesterday.

On my cold, dark drive in to the office this morning, I realized how spoiled I've been in regard to lighting - I've done a projector/HID swap on my '00 Camaro, My wife drives a '16 Enclave with HIDs, and I just turned in my 2014 Sierra, which had projector halogens.

My question is - is the halogen in the projector a very noticeable difference over the standard Yukon setup? I'm really considering picking up a pair and would jump at it if I knew it was a worthwhile upgrade. Seems like they are plug and play.

Thanks, in advance! With 122k on the clock, the 'ol gal needs a little TLC...I'll be on here quite a bit!

 

[NathanJax]

Best option is to get the "Denali style" depo headlights and do a retrofit. Pretty easy and cheap to do.

Couple threads..

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...eadlight-lexus-rx-afs-tsx-r-projectors.23168/


http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/hid-retrofit-w-tsx-projectors-walkthrough-w-pictures.6151/

 

[Atrus]

Thanks for the reply!

I saw a thread on here about retrofitting the depo headlights on here. Is it only the Depos that can be retrofit via the adapter plate in the rear, or can the OE housings as well?

I was thinking I'd pick up a pair of OE lights from a wrecked Denali, and if I am still not happy, then retrofit them. FWIW, I was completely happy with the halogen projectors in my '14 Sierra.

 

[Knope]

Thanks for the reply!

I saw a thread on here about retrofitting the depo headlights on here. Is it only the Depos that can be retrofit via the adapter plate in the rear, or can the OE housings as well?

I was thinking I'd pick up a pair of OE lights from a wrecked Denali, and if I am still not happy, then retrofit them. FWIW, I was completely happy with the halogen projectors in my '14 Sierra.

Replacing the low beams with high lumen output LEDs may be all you need for $40-50 online. Just throwing it out there.

 

[NathanJax]

Thanks for the reply!

I saw a thread on here about retrofitting the depo headlights on here. Is it only the Depos that can be retrofit via the adapter plate in the rear, or can the OE housings as well?

I think it's just the depo's, but I'm not sure. Maybe ask in that thread?

 

[BigDaddy13440]

Simple LED swap is all you need, UNLESS you really want to change the look and go with the depos. Got mine on E-bay, under $75 shipped for the 9005's and 9006's.

Lows and fogs

Lows and fogs and highs

Lows and fogs and highs and LED Bar

Lows and fogs

Lows and fogs and highs

 

[DDenali]

Simple LED swap is all you need, UNLESS you really want to change the look and go with the depos. Got mine on E-bay, under $75 shipped for the 9005's and 9006's.

Lows and fogs
View attachment 73908 Lows and fogs and highs
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Lows and fogs and highs and LED Bar
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Lows and fogs
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Lows and fogs and highsView attachment 73912

Damn I can't wait to convert to leds


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[YukonXL04]

While that's much better than stock, it's not all that impressive...

My quad retrofit alone has more output than all your lights plus your lightbar...

May just be the picture, I know it's hard to capture. View media item 23983

 

[W8TVI]

I bought some aftermarket Denali projectors, and I like them a lot. (see this post for pictures and links to Amazon where I got them)

Halogen bulbs:


$30 HID kit:



I would also recommend some nice bright JDM ASTAR LED reverse lights.

 

[BigDaddy13440]

These better?????


Fogs only

Fogs and lows

Fogs Lows and highs

Fogs, lows, highs and light bar

Light bar only

 

[YukonXL04]

That's much better. Actually shows something. However look how much light is above the front end. That looks very blinding for oncoming drivers. Hows the width?

I understand the ease of just swapping bulbs, but why not just do a retrofit and be done?

I'm not trying to be rude, I reread my first post and saw it came off that way, I apologize.

 

[NathanJax]

Simple LED swap is all you need, UNLESS you really want to change the look and go with the depos.

These better?????

Fogs and lows

This is the exact reason NOT to just throw LEDs or HIDs in a non HID/LED projector housing. If you look at my cut off line picture below, you can see how none of the light is blinding oncoming drivers. Every bit of light is being used on the road. In your picture, this is no cutoff. You are blinding oncoming traffic...

 

[DDenali]

These better?????


Fogs only
View attachment 73957
Fogs and lows
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Fogs Lows and highs
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Fogs, lows, highs and light bar
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Light bar only
View attachment 73961

Looks awesome


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[BigDaddy13440]

Actually, I'm NOT blinding traffic. I'm friends with a few cops locally, and they have said that my lighting is directed low enough so that the hot spot isn't in their eyes. Could be that I'm parked on a very slight grade here, it may seem worse than it actually is.

My previous pictures were out on an open highway, again, not as bad.

 

[hi-tech redneck]

Actually, I'm NOT blinding traffic. I'm friends with a few cops locally, and they have said that my lighting is directed low enough so that the hot spot isn't in their eyes. Could be that I'm parked on a very slight grade here, it may seem worse than it actually is.

My previous pictures were out on an open highway, again, not as bad.

Howdy Big D,
I like your lighting setup.
I read where you mention buying these lights from eBay.

Do you remember the seller and the lights part #?
You mind sharing?

Thanks
HtRn

 

[BigDaddy13440]

Howdy Big D,
I like your lighting setup.
I read where you mention buying these lights from eBay.

Do you remember the seller and the lights part #?
You mind sharing?

Thanks
HtRn

http://www.ebay.com/itm/302143354059?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291948044723?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/32INCH-300W...P-30-WIRING-/131937228587?hash=item1eb812572b

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6X-36W-SPOT...4X4WD-TRUCK-/282143710522?hash=item41b1135d3a