Replacement headlights for the Sierra

[cj!]

I want to upgrade the headlights in the Sierra. I will be upgrading the wiring and using relays so that side of things will be taken care of but the lights themselves are the dilemma. Do I use a better quality reflector and upgraded H4 globes (lots of choice for both) or do I used sealed beams? The reason sealed beams are a consideration is their ability to not ingest water and mud. I have heard that 75 series Landcruiser quartz halogen sealed beams are good or are there other suggestions. Thoughts?

[mightymouse]

Drowned lights are a real PITA, if you cant seal H4's properly then the old tried and true sealed beams are a real option.

A minor side issue is that if you go bigger wattage in removable Halogen you do so at the cost of life expectancy - so your sealing can't be permanent as eventually you will need to do a bulb change.

[christover1]

On my old Niva I got so tired of losing the lights every time I went thru water or mud, that I replaced them with sealed beams.

On my zook I use a h4 sealed beam, that I got from an auto store, for $25 each.

christover

[Gallagags]

I have been using Hella H4 inserts for a while now. They have sealed pretty well so far, I have never lost a light. You just have to make sure the rubber seal is nice and tight around the base of the light, I have also heard of people putting Vaseline around the rubber seal as an aid.

Michael

[Matthew]

I have heard that 75 series Landcruiser quartz halogen sealed beams are good or are there other suggestions. Thoughts?

Yep, and replacment from toyota is $$$, from memory well over $200 each, I was looking for them and couldn't find anyone that had them, if you hear of anywhere to get them cheaper than that let me know.

Matthew

[gwagensteve]

The cruiser sealed beams would be a wrecker sourced item, they're a favorite of Pete Blackwood. There would have to be a non genuine equivalent to the Koito made toyota ones though, surely?

Steve.

[sierrajim]

Call me if you want some used Toyota ones Chris..

[cj!]

Thanks James, I'll be in touch