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LED headlights for Freightliner Columbia?

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by ichudov, Oct 21, 2018.

  1. Oct 21, 2018 #1
    ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    We have this 2009 Freightliner Columbia that my driver drives.

    The headlights on it are not great compared to the aftermarket square 4x6 LED headlights that I installed in my Freightliner FLD. These totally rock and the Columbia is not so great. My driver is 6 years older than me and needs better lights for night driving, and winter is coming.

    Does anyone have suggestions for something really decent? Maybe new 9007 LED bulbs instead of replacing the headlight, which is actually relatively new compared to the truck?

    Thanks
     
    ichudov, Oct 21, 2018
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  3. Oct 24, 2018 #2
    Michael H

    Michael H Medium Load Member

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    I replaced the headlights with led projectors. They are aftermarket, got them from an online sight. The difference is...night and day. Best upgrade I’ve done to the truck by far.
     
    Michael H, Oct 24, 2018
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  4. Oct 24, 2018 #3
    ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    Do you remember where you got them and make and model? How long have you had them?
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2018 #4
    vics stuff

    vics stuff Bobtail Member

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    I have a century cab and replaced the head light assy with the led / projection lights and that sure made a difference plus looks much better. The light bulbs are much easier to replace than the original light assy.
    Vic
     
    vics stuff, Oct 24, 2018
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  7. Oct 27, 2018 #5
    ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    We ended up buying Kensun HID 10k lights. I will report how it looks after we install them.
     
    ichudov, Oct 27, 2018
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  8. May 23, 2021 #6
    Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    Hi, sorry for restarting an old thread, but..
    are these just bulbs or the whole headlight?
    If just bulbs did you put them in the stock non projector headlights?
    How did it all work out?
    My Columbia needs headlights again, and I'm not doing the stock ones.
     
    Elroythekid, May 23, 2021
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  9. May 23, 2021 #7
    flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    as long as the lens (plastic is good) just change the bulb to LED. This is my prostar with just the LED upgrade... got the LEDs at Advance
    20200626_011909.jpg
     
    flood, May 23, 2021
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  10. May 23, 2021 #8
    Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    My lenses are shot, and I find that just adding the led lamps to regular lights that aren't projectors make it hard for on coming traffic.
     
    Elroythekid, May 23, 2021
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    Itsbrokeagain Thanks this.
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