Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

[Bombsquad85]

Here's another link to get build the package. You dont need shrouds so get the free ones

https://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php/bi-xenon-morimoto-mini-stage-3-h1.html

And this is the link for CB&D brackets but looks like they are on vacation till August (I think its 1 guy or something like that)

https://custom-brackets-designs.myshopify.com/password

 

[Rocket Man]

I got my brackets straight from CB&D ut if you want to get everything from 1 place I recommend light werkz. Great customer service and fast too.

https://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php/components/gmc-denali-mini-h1-bracket.html

That'll get you the brackets and projectors. I'd pick a good set of bulbs and ballasts and get the harness too. I have the Morimoto bulbs and 35w ballast but if I was to do it again I'd get the hilux ballast

Here's another link to get build the package. You dont need shrouds so get the free ones

https://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php/bi-xenon-morimoto-mini-stage-3-h1.html

And this is the link for CB&D brackets but looks like they are on vacation till August (I think its 1 guy or something like that)

https://custom-brackets-designs.myshopify.com/password

If I do it I’ll just use my existing bulbs and ballasts. They’ve been working fine for a couple years. I don’t want to spend any more on this than I have to. I’ll just need the projectors and brackets. I spent a ton on the retrofits, demon eyes and RGB when I did the Silverado so I know how it goes lol.

 

[Bombsquad85]

If I do it I’ll just use my existing bulbs and ballasts. They’ve been working fine for a couple years. I don’t want to spend any more on this than I have to. I’ll just need the projectors and brackets. I spent a ton on the retrofits, demon eyes and RGB when I did the Silverado so I know how it goes lol.

Your current bulbs are h1?

 

[Rocket Man]

Your current bulbs are h1?

Ummm...dammit. I need bulbs lol.

 

[Rocket Man]

I got the new corner lights today and of course the driver side one wouldn't stay clipped in. I don't know why but every one of these sets I've ever bought has this same issue- the plastic clip that's supposed to have some 'spring" to it doesn't work. So again I applied a heat gun and opened it up a bit so that when I snap it in, it holds.

 

[Rocket Man]

Installed, they match the Anzo's pretty good. They're flat black housings with clear lenses. If I was to do anything as far as baking them open, I'd probably either leave the corners as is and remove the orange reflectors and paint the chrome part inside the headlights, or open them all up and PTM in Pewter. I still haven't even seen the projectors at night so I'm still undecided on retrofits. But that can be done without opening them up. I think they look pretty good as is but I still need to check the output. Tonight.

 

[95escahoe]

Installed, they match the Anzo's pretty good. They're flat black housings with clear lenses. If I was to do anything as far as baking them open, I'd probably either leave the corners as is and remove the orange reflectors and paint the chrome part inside the headlights, or open them all up and PTM in Pewter. I still haven't even seen the projectors at night so I'm still undecided on retrofits. But that can be done without opening them up. I think they look pretty good as is but I still need to check the output. Tonight.View attachment 226649 View attachment 226650 View attachment 226651 View attachment 226652

Those look great


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[Rocket Man]

Those look great


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Thanks. So last night I tried them out. They were adjusted so far down that they were useless until I adjusted them up. Then they were just as bright, maybe a bit more due to clear lenses, than the Spyders I took off. But I’m pretty sure that I’m gonna go ahead and retrofit them. Probably get Morimoto bulbs and ballasts too. It’s just money lol.

 

[95escahoe]

Thanks. So last night I tried them out. They were adjusted so far down that they were useless until I adjusted them up. Then they were just as bright, maybe a bit more due to clear lenses, than the Spyders I took off. But I’m pretty sure that I’m gonna go ahead and retrofit them. Probably get Morimoto bulbs and ballasts too. It’s just money lol.

No problem, I’ve done that before too lol, and those will look great with a retrofit, I’d love to retrofit the Escalade headlights but nobody has really ever done a NBS one before


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[Rocket Man]

When I adjusted them up last night, that evened out the gaps over the top. They look better.

 

[Rocket Man]

I've been contemplating using some weatherstripping to close the gaps around the headlights so today I gave it a shot. My trip to Home Depot resulted in 2 possible products that looked to be about the right size, both using 3M self adhesive. After getting home and messing around a bit, I decided on the rubber one. It states it's 5/16" thick. There were some other rubber ones that were 3/8" but not in black. I removed a headlight and cleaned it with denatured alcohol, and although I had only intended to apply it to the top and sides, I decided to do the entire perimeter. I did my best to follow the body lines as they move around the housing but it's not perfect. I didn't want to pull it off and reposition it so I might get another roll and remove the old/ apply new. It's not bad though, looks way better. I put the seam at the bottom where it won't be noticed. Before and after pics are in the next post.

 

[Rocket Man]

Before and after.

 

[Bombsquad85]

@Rocket Man not a bad idea! I like it.

As far as the retro goes. I like my Morimoto bulbs but I'd try the hilux ballast they are 45w a d seem to be a better performer than the Morimoto 35w. Dont do the 55w it'll burn the bowls

 

[Sam Harris]

Before and after.

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Looks much better! Great idea!

 

[Rocket Man]

@Rocket Man not a bad idea! I like it.

As far as the retro goes. I like my Morimoto bulbs but I'd try the hilux ballast they are 45w a d seem to be a better performer than the Morimoto 35w. Dont do the 55w it'll burn the bowls

I ordered the brackets from the GMFS forum member not just to save a few bucks but more to buy from a small private guy. I also just ordered Morimoto mini H1 projectors, the Hylux 45 watt ballasts, Morimoto 5500k bulbs and Morimoto bulb holders from Lightwerkz because they gave me a better price, free shipping plus 15% off as a new customer. Total was about $275 for everything. I guess I’m in lol.

 

[93blkongreenpro]

I ordered the brackets from the GMFS forum member not just to save a few bucks but more to buy from a small private guy. I also just ordered Morimoto mini H1 projectors, the Hylux 45 watt ballasts, Morimoto 5500k bulbs and Morimoto bulb holders from Lightwerkz because they gave me a better price, free shipping plus 15% off as a new customer. Total was about $275 for everything. I guess I’m in lol.

Why not the mini d2s? Then you can use better quality bulbs. I put the mini d2s in my Yukon.

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[Rocket Man]

Why not the mini d2s? Then you can use better quality bulbs. I put the mini d2s in my Yukon.

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Because the adapter plates available are for mini H1’s. They’re for the OEM Denali headlights and don’t require baking open the headlights, just bolt them on in place of the existing projectors. I sent a pic of the back of the Anzo’s to a guy who sells the brackets and he says they will work, they use the same projectors as the Denali’s.

 

[ivin74]

Before and after.

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Looks really good.

 

[93blkongreenpro]

Because the adapter plates available are for mini H1’s. They’re for the OEM Denali headlights and don’t require baking open the headlights, just bolt them on in place of the existing projectors. I sent a pic of the back of the Anzo’s to a guy who sells the brackets and he says they will work, they use the same projectors as the Denali’s.

Oh. Touche. That's incredible then. Carry on.

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[Sam Harris]

I ordered the brackets from the GMFS forum member not just to save a few bucks but more to buy from a small private guy. I also just ordered Morimoto mini H1 projectors, the Hylux 45 watt ballasts, Morimoto 5500k bulbs and Morimoto bulb holders from Lightwerkz because they gave me a better price, free shipping plus 15% off as a new customer. Total was about $275 for everything. I guess I’m in lol.

Nice! Not bad.