headlights

[suziboy]

hey all i have hear that the stock mb headlights are sealed units and if a globe goes u have to buy new units is this true and i was wondering if there is a suitable replacement unit so that i can just change globe and not the whole unit

thanks

[evilgidget]

Yes, the stock lamps are sealed, but you can buy semi-sealed H4 units for about $60 each (from memory). They look trick too - kinda like multi-parabola setups.

[mowog]

Yeah but the stockies are easily replaced by Hiluxes, some Mazda/econovan commercials, TD/TF Gemini, and a bunch of other makes. My last sealed beam cost me $8 for a brand new Hilux one at a swapmeet.

[Josh]

The ones Adam are referring to are pretty trick... Buggered if I know where he got them, though!

I pinched a pair from an abandoned '84 Ford Laser / Mazda 323 and [whilst I was still in the spare parts game] kitted Brayden out with a brand new Trifa set from Ashdown Enterprises (auto-electrical wholesalers). The build quality is slightly less than the Hella equivalents which work out at about $70/each while the Trifa units are only $35/each. Brayden should be able to kit you out with the part number.

Be sure to upgrade your electrical gear by installing a relay setup if you want to run bulbs in excess of 60W - you run the risk of burning out your electrical wiring if you don't.

[rusty]

I picked up a pair of non - sealed type from a wreckers in Smithfield.
He had a Rack outside with abt 20 pairs of the sort that would fit MB's.
Got mine for 20$ for the Pair

[suziboy]

thanks for the input guys will do a search for some lights and tell u how i go

[Brayden]

There is an article in the guides section on replacing headlights:

http://www.tamon.org/?page=guides&id=6

[Josh]

There is an article in the guides section on replacing headlights

Oh yeah... I forgot about that...

[evilgidget]

Mine were TYC branded, available from Auto-1. Part No. A550100ND, cost about $45 at the time. The same company makes aftermarket-clear & factory-replacement taillight assemblies. Nothing for mightyboys though...

[evilgidget]

Look good too, even behind the factory headlight protectors. DOT approved too, for those who want to know.

[suziboy]

yeh visited my local repco today and they informed me i could get some lights for 25 each i was stoked they are hella oh that was at trade price to

thanks