kenworth t680 brightest low beam headlights

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Keepitzenn, Dec 23, 2016.

  1. QuietStorm

    QuietStorm Heavy Load Member

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    Sometimes on two lane highways I see guys with headlights way too bright and for some reason i suddenly start taking up both lanes and grinning.
     
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  3. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    With sealed beams, the aim needed adjusting more, in my experience.

    Cascadia uses 2 h11 for stock low beam, and 2 more for high beam, use 55 watt bulbs and aim them properly, not real difficult. I have switched the high beam bulb to low in cases where the low beam bulb had burned out.
    The higher wattage bulbs available burn up the wiring harnesses.
    Approaching polished stainless doors on low beam, you can tell when they are set too high.
     
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  4. lechon baboy

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    personally, i think that the sob's ( 4-22 wheels )..... who light up the night like its high noon....oughta be tied up & tortured with 10,000 lumens piercing their eyeballs until they dry out & crack apart like a dehydrated desert
     
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  5. Oldironfan

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    The Pete 579 I'm driving has LED headlights. I think low beams only. They are not that good for distance. And the base of the LED humms you can feel it vibrate. And it gets hot. I thought LED did not need high energy or make heat. I'll get pics later.
     
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  6. Ridgeline

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    They get hot because that's how they produce the light. Hum? I've never heard of that.
     
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    skellr Road Train Member

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    H11 are bright enough. H11 are also used as "high beams"....

    Try to adjust them, but not too high!
     
  10. Midnightrider909

    Midnightrider909 Road Train Member

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    I drove a T680 for awhile and it was horrible. I replaced the lights and it was still horrible. The Crapcadias I drove were better but still had insufficient reach ahead for safe driving at 65. The Volvo 780 I have now is the only one of the three with adequate forward illumination IMO. Get a Volvo and eat some carrots.
     
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