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04-27-2019, 01:34 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Damascus, OR
Posts: 681
Year: 2004
Chassis: International
Engine: T444e w/ 2000 Allison Trans
Rated Cap: 35
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Headlight recommendations
I dont physically have the bus in front of me because I am at work.... on my day off....
I do have a picture of my headlights. Guess I wanna know what you bought and if you liked them. Links would be appreciated. Is this just a standard size? What size or type do I look for as I kill some time at work. At least it is overtime and will give me some money for the conversion. Cheers
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04-27-2019, 01:48 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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They are a standard size 7" x 6".
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04-27-2019, 03:24 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 1,269
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: Cat C7
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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04-29-2019, 10:35 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Poteet, Tx
Posts: 134
Year: 1993
Coachwork: International - AmTran
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DTA 360
Rated Cap: 25,500 lbs
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IMO you have three options as far as replacements. Go with standard sealed beam, those last about a year or so before starting to dim. Go with L.E.D. headlights, these are great flood/short distance lights. But also be aware that you are also blinding oncoming drivers . . . even on low beam. Go aftermarket. I personally went to Headlight Revolution. Got a nice set of glass front headlights that use a H4 (i think) for about $65 plus bulbs. They are not fancy but more than sufficient. Also they are DOT approved.
What I got ( https://headlightrevolution.com/visi...h6054-5x7-7x6/ )
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04-29-2019, 10:43 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Montana
Posts: 581
Year: 2000
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I bought these:
https://smile.amazon.com/Rectangle-H...gateway&sr=8-3
LED School bus headlights - Amazon.com- I have had them for two years. They work great. I have never blinded oncoming traffic.
They are about $45 for a pair.
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04-30-2019, 10:12 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Damascus, OR
Posts: 681
Year: 2004
Chassis: International
Engine: T444e w/ 2000 Allison Trans
Rated Cap: 35
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Nice everyone. Thanks for the many options.
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05-08-2019, 09:24 AM
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Almost There
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 95
Year: 2006
Coachwork: Collins
Chassis: Chevrolet Express 3500
Engine: Duramax
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I'm very happy with the Truck-Lite LED units I'm running. The put a lot of useful light down the road and are made by an actual OEM so the quality is consistently good.
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05-12-2019, 02:49 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,856
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dazdconfsd
I'm very happy with the Truck-Lite LED units I'm running. The put a lot of useful light down the road and are made by an actual OEM so the quality is consistently good.
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What size (ours are 7x5 ... H6054's) and how much did the Truck-Lite LED lights cost?
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05-12-2019, 12:06 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 95
Year: 2006
Coachwork: Collins
Chassis: Chevrolet Express 3500
Engine: Duramax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Native
What size (ours are 7x5 ... H6054's) and how much did the Truck-Lite LED lights cost?
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I'm using those, model 27450C. I used a coupon on ebay to bring the cost down to ~$300. Not cheap, but made in the USA by an OEM so not terrible either.
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05-12-2019, 04:31 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,856
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dazdconfsd
I'm using those, model 27450C. I used a coupon on ebay to bring the cost down to ~$300. Not cheap, but made in the USA by an OEM so not terrible either.
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Ah, thank you for the part number and price point.
I called the local Truck Pros and they wanted $239.00 each, they did not say which model it was for which they were quoting that price.. $300.00 for the pair is a little more bearable. Of course, I would have liked them for $200.00 ... dreaming.
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05-12-2019, 06:04 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 95
Year: 2006
Coachwork: Collins
Chassis: Chevrolet Express 3500
Engine: Duramax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Native
Ah, thank you for the part number and price point.
I called the local Truck Pros and they wanted $239.00 each, they did not say which model it was for which they were quoting that price.. $300.00 for the pair is a little more bearable. Of course, I would have liked them for $200.00 ... dreaming.
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I would have liked cheaper too, and there are now knock offs on Amazon of them. The official ones are $340/pair there if you are more comfortable using that platform.
Legit looking pair
https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27...dp/B01B1SACFC/
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05-13-2019, 12:42 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,856
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dazdconfsd
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I found that listing on Amazon right after I sent my last message. Still quite a price.
In your opinion, is the beam patern and luminocity really good with the Truck-Lite LED lamps? Worth the price?
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05-13-2019, 02:17 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 95
Year: 2006
Coachwork: Collins
Chassis: Chevrolet Express 3500
Engine: Duramax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Native
I found that listing on Amazon right after I sent my last message. Still quite a price.
In your opinion, is the beam patern and luminocity really good with the Truck-Lite LED lamps? Worth the price?
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On all 3 vehicles I put them on, they made a huge difference. One thing to keep in mind is the cut off is pretty good so aiming them well is very important. When that's done I can see quite a distance on low beam and what feels like a solid 1/2 mile on high beam.
The one area the light isn't the greatest, is the few feet directly in front of the bumper. I barely notice it from the drivers seat, but on a flat front bus you would probably notice it more. It could easily be solved with some cheap fog lights.
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05-13-2019, 03:31 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 1,349
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Thomas 4 window w/lift
Chassis: G30~Chevy cutaway
Engine: 5.7/350 Chevy Vortec
Rated Cap: Just me and my "stuff"?
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Are they glass or plastic?
Seems like a lot of $$ if comparing it to Hella or Rampage, but don't know full specs...
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05-13-2019, 05:42 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 95
Year: 2006
Coachwork: Collins
Chassis: Chevrolet Express 3500
Engine: Duramax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peteg59
Are they glass or plastic?
Seems like a lot of $$ if comparing it to Hella or Rampage, but don't know full specs...
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I didn't see a Rampage link, but the Hella link earlier in this thread only converted to a H4 bulb. That should put out a bit more light, but the LED will put out far more IME.
Full specifications are available here
Complex Reflector, 5"x7" LED Rectangular, 2 Diodes Headlight, Polycarbonate Lens, E-Coat Aluminum, 12-24V | Truck-Lite
I think that for an OEM (they supply custom housings for OTR trucks) solution that's made in the USA with a 3 year warranty that might actually be worth something, they're not out of line price wise.
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05-14-2019, 12:38 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,856
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dazdconfsd
On all 3 vehicles I put them on, they made a huge difference. One thing to keep in mind is the cut off is pretty good so aiming them well is very important. When that's done I can see quite a distance on low beam and what feels like a solid 1/2 mile on high beam.
The one area the light isn't the greatest, is the few feet directly in front of the bumper. I barely notice it from the drivers seat, but on a flat front bus you would probably notice it more. It could easily be solved with some cheap fog lights.
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Thank you for your assessment. After all, that is what I asked for.
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