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Old 03-04-2024, 08:51 PM
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I found a different wall…



…still not ideal, but I did notice that the scatter above the cutoff isn’t as noticeable off camera, kinda weird.
I also noticed that the light is more side to side than my previous bulbs, I can see way past the right shoulder to the tree line (where the deer hangout) on a road I travel regularly without having my fogs on, so that’s a plus.

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It's typically down to quality of reflector housing and to LED bulb quality in there.

If you can compare it to a regular bulb in one side, stand in front and look at scatter, then to the LED in the other side, that'll tell you how bad it is/is not.
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Originally Posted by [F2C]MaDMaXX
It's typically down to quality of reflector housing and to LED bulb quality in there.

If you can compare it to a regular bulb in one side, stand in front and look at scatter, then to the LED in the other side, that'll tell you how bad it is/is not.
Makes sense, thanks…but I’ll just save that brain power for my other set of headlights!
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On a totally different note…my BG guy gave me some diff fluid today…



…now I just have to get some LV for the transfer case.
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I will have to return those dust covers, they were not even close to fitting. I bought that style and size because HR has a kit on their website with these exact components. I’ll have to swap them for a couple extended dome style ones.
The new dust covers came in last week from TRS…



…80mm dome style. It takes a little bit to stretch them on with the headlights installed, but they fit nice and tight…



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…I did pull over to take the pic.
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Summer wheels back on!


…I think I might need to experiment with some 2WD struts, the front could come down a little bit.

…and I decided to dip my fender emblems today too. I was holding off because the plan was to cut in some vents, but I have too much other non-truck related stuff to do so I don’t know when that’s happening.





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You've reminded me that i wanted to try and dip my rear badge...
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You've reminded me that i wanted to try and dip my rear badge...
Yes!...just do it!
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Yes!...just do it!
Oh i will, as soon as i get chance, truck hasn't been washed since last year, already been on the first camping trip and the next two are coming up in a few weeks (two back-to-back weekends) the camper needs a wash, and, irritatingly, needs the sealant/caulk re-doing, and i only did it a year ago.
I'm lucky i just got to change the oil, now i've got to wash it this weekend (raining) and still find time to do the brakes! The aesthetics are down the list, sadly


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