Exactly how it’s supposed to be done, I mean exactly .... thank you for this retrofit . I can’t believe barely any views and no likes or comments. Keep it up . I guess there are some challenged ones out here that need vids like this , 👍🏻

@RetrofitSource

4 жыл бұрын

We are doing our best to get good videos like this one out, I'm glad you liked it!

Legit the best instillation video that shows step by step, easiest set of HIDs I put in for my 15

@RetrofitSource

3 жыл бұрын

Glad this video helped you out, thank you for the support!🙏

A+ video! Shows every step and every connection. Our system didn’t work so we bent the pins at the power connection and it worked! Saved us hours of diagnosis frustration!

@RetrofitSource

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear that it helped you out! Thanks for watching!

Good video! Can you tell me what hood protector/bug deflector is on this Sierra? It looks like an AVS Aeroskin but I want to be sure. It looks great!

@RetrofitSource

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! As far as the hood, I'm honestly not sure. This was a customers truck, and we never got that info. Sorry!

@TheRetrofitSource Inc...What was the watt rating of the ballast in this video?

@RetrofitSource

3 жыл бұрын

That was the 35W ballast used in that video, let us know if you have any other questions!

I’ve already upgraded a few years ago now I wanna get the XB headlights just waiting for next stimulus check lol

@RetrofitSource

3 жыл бұрын

Right on my man, you will not regret this upgrade one bit! When you are ready to spend that check, let us know and we will be happy to assist you with placing that order!

@snooka2484

3 жыл бұрын

Don't. I bought into the XB LED hype and the GMC Sierra version gave me more headaches than the coolness it brought. It's bright, but no clear hotspot in front of you. It reminds me of a flashlight when the batteries need to be replaced. The DOT step is so aggressive. They could have used an ECE slope, but went with a DOT step that reminds me of a staircase. Up close to a wall it's not so bad, but on the road you clearly see the GIANT step on the road at a distance. To make matters worse is this step will be partially in your lane. The light will not go beyond the step, so part of your own lane is in complete darkness. About 1/3 of your own lane. The fix is to point your lights higher, but then you'll blind the shit out of everyone. You can aim your driver side light to the left which helps a lot, but then you'll create a neat square hole of darkness in your lane. This is caused because the beam pattern is not very wide and can't stretch the distance to your passenger side headlight. The fix then is to aim your passenger headlight to the left. Well, congratulations! Now you're aiming both towards oncoming traffic. The cutoff line is sharp which is really cool to look at parked beside a wall or facing a wall. However on the road, in a truck specifically, it sucks. It's terrible because your visibility goes from light to instant darkness beyond the cutoff. So if your truck is leveled or lifted and your headlights are aimed "properly", you'll clearly see the cutoff on the road in front of you. At low speeds it's fine. At 45-55 MPH it's downright scary because beyond the cutoff is complete darkness. On a backroad or low lit city street you'll be anxious to hit your brakes because you can't see shit after a clearly fixed point. Squirrel finders (allowing small amount of light above the cutoff) would have fixed this. I have tried to like these Morimoto XB LED headlights. I've tried adjusting the lights in every way imaginable, but I couldn't...and I couldn't get my $1300.00 back either. Maybe $900.00 on craigslist or offer up if I'm lucky. In short, those XB LED headlights straight up suck. Don't waste your money, bro. My OEM headlights with a good HID kit provided more useful light on the road in front of me and allowed for a stress-free and enjoyable night drive. I'm putting my OEM lights back on after a retrofit. I'm planning to paint the housing, install diode dynamics switchbacks, light smoked klearz top/bottom/sidemarker, and a decent projector with a frensel lense...*possibly* a stock RX350 projector. I'm leaning towards our OEM projector with a 50w ballast, though. I know its beam pattern and cutoff and don't mind it.

@user-zt6bt8dp2c

3 жыл бұрын

@@snooka2484 thanks for the feedback. Makes my think of the led headlights I bought for my Peterbilt a few months back. They’re of course brighter than the halogen but on the road the light is scattered and have to point them up like you said have on these. I’m thinking they are using cheap projectors. Guess I’ll stick to my HID kit for now it has no issues brighting up the road. Thanks again✌🏼

@snooka2484

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-zt6bt8dp2c lol. Man the headlights on my freightliner are about as useful as 2 flashlights taped to the hood. I'm hoping for a new truck soon...big truck, I mean. 🚛 🙏

@user-zt6bt8dp2c

3 жыл бұрын

@@snooka2484 haha ya I know what you mean that’s why I spent the $800 on the upgrade. I see the newer Freightliners got some nice bright headlights just make sure your new truck has em. I have a 13 Pete and the 21 models have the same exact crappy headlights. All that money and they can’t even upgrade smh. But I hope you get your new truck soon it’s an awesome feeling. Keep them wheels rollin.

I noticed online you guys only offer 4000, 5000 or 6000 I don’t want the lights to look yellow but also have them somewhat match the daytime running lights would 5000 be my best option? And are the 35 w typically more reliable than the 50W?

@RetrofitSource

Жыл бұрын

5000 to 5500 is going to be the best option. 35W will be more reliable than the 50W.

Is the one installed in this vid 6500k? Also which one is a truer white color 5500k or 6500k?

@RetrofitSource

3 жыл бұрын

Those are the 5500K HID bulbs! They will be more white than the 6500K bulbs for sure! 💪

Do I need to unhook battery or anything while doing this ?

@RetrofitSource

4 жыл бұрын

It never really hurts to unplug the battery for projects like this, It's a good way to safely work on the truck without harming anything.

Does this work with LEDs as well?

@RetrofitSource

3 жыл бұрын

Shoot us an email at support@theretrofitsource.com

What happens if we don’t use the harness and relays????

@RetrofitSource

3 жыл бұрын

You could risk burning out either the HID kit or your factory wiring harness for the lights. I would definately recommend running that relay harness!

@TJTJ-wb2xw

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetrofitSource i bought a hid xenon lights 55watts for my 14 GMC Sierra but as soon a turn on the truck the lights turn off , do you think this harness can solve this issue?? or what do you recomend??

@RetrofitSource

3 жыл бұрын

I would totally recommend using a relay harness here, that is probably your issue since you drive the Sierra with the beefy lighting system! I have linked the harness that you will need here: www.theretrofitsource.com/hd-relay-9005-H-9005?quantity=1 You will also need a Anti-flicker Capacitor link, and I have linked them for you here: www.theretrofitsource.com/capacitor-link-B-H300?quantity=1