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Lazy Daze Forums => Lazy Daze Technical => Topic started by: Mindispower on June 06, 2020, 10:04:40 am

Title: Head lamps
Post by: Mindispower on June 06, 2020, 10:04:40 am
1990 Chevy G30. Is it ok to move over to LED's?
Title: Re: Head lamps
Post by: Steve on June 06, 2020, 10:29:52 am
You can find an LED replacement for sealed beam headlights?

Steve
Title: Re: Head lamps
Post by: Blueox25 on June 06, 2020, 10:39:24 am
I don't know about your 1990 G30, but I replaced the sealed beams on my 1976 Toyota Landcruiser to LED headlamps.  I just pulled the sealed beams, measured them and bought LED bulbs that fit into the holes.  I ended up finding that 7 inch Jeep headlights were a good fit.  They weren't perfect, but a tiny bit of fabrication made a secure mount and they were brilliantly bright white looking down the road, compared to the old sealed beams which were about as bright as a candle in a Mason jar full of piss.

Perhaps there was a popular Chevy of that year that has a LED headlight replacement that is the same size as your headlight?

Harold
Title: Re: Head lamps
Post by: Mindispower on June 06, 2020, 11:14:13 am
You can find an LED replacement for sealed beam headlights?

Steve
Not certain yet, but looking into it.
Title: Re: Head lamps
Post by: Blueox25 on June 06, 2020, 11:20:20 am
Possibility?

For Chevrolet G20 G30 C10 C20 C30 K10 K20 K30 4x6" LED Headlight Hi/Lo Beam... (https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Chevrolet-G20-G30-C10-C20-C30-K10-K20-K30-4x6-LED-Headlight-Hi-Lo-Beam-4Pcs-/352692746994?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10)
Title: Re: Head lamps
Post by: Blueox25 on June 06, 2020, 11:23:33 am
Might this fit?

Chevy Van 1978-1996 LED Headlights Conversion Kit | A12833FN261 - TopGearAuto... (https://www.topgearautosport.com/148949/1990-chevy-van-led-headlights-conversion-kit)
Title: Re: Head lamps
Post by: Larry W on June 06, 2020, 02:03:35 pm
Many, inexpensive aftermarket LEDs cannot be aimed properly and produce lots of glare. If switching, I suggest sticking with a brand name to ensure a proper leadlight pattern that doesn't blind oncoming vehicles.
Rock Auto, for a 1989 Chevy G30, shows LED headlights by Phillips, GE and Wagner, depending on if your LD has two or four headlights.
1989 CHEVROLET G30 5.7L 350cid V8 Headlamp Bulb | RockAuto (https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1989,g30,5.7l+350cid+v8,1048126,electrical-bulb+&+socket,headlamp+bulb,11701)

BTW, high-quality LEDs are not cheap,
Larry