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Did a set of retrofit headlights for my 2010 Chevy
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<blockquote data-quote="fatboyracing" data-source="post: 8413591" data-attributes="member: 580650"><p>I thought that I would share my retrofits I made for my 2010, these will work for a 07-14 Tahoe, Avalanche, or Suburban. I am so happy with the outcome.</p><p></p><p>I got most everything from the retrofit source I will for sure use them again they have great customer service!!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/" target="_blank">The Retrofit Source Inc</a></p><p></p><p>404-220-7940</p><p></p><p>I AM DOING MY FOGS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS!!!</p><p></p><p>I can’t say enough about them, they took great care of me they helped me a lot.</p><p></p><p>Parts I used where</p><p></p><p>LOW’s</p><p></p><p>BI_Xenon Morimoto mini stage 3 (h1)</p><p></p><p>I used the 4500k bulbs</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/complete-retrofit-kits/universal-kits/bi-xenon-morimoto-mini-stage-3-kit-h1.html#.VaOspPlViko" target="_blank">Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III Kit (H1)</a></p><p></p><p>DRL’s</p><p></p><p>I used the</p><p></p><p>3157 white non ck</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-lighting/led-bulbs/morimoto-xb-led-3157-bulbs.html#.VaOtMvlViko" target="_blank">3157 XB LED CREE XB-D Headlight marker turn signal bulbs blinkers</a></p><p></p><p>Front turns non ck</p><p></p><p>3157 switchback so these are white when the parking lights are on and when you use the turn signal they turn orange</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-lighting/led-bulbs/morimoto-xb-led-3157-bulbs.html#.VaOtMvlViko" target="_blank">3157 XB LED CREE XB-D Headlight marker turn signal bulbs blinkers</a></p><p></p><p>Front markers</p><p></p><p>T10/194</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-lighting/led-bulbs/morimoto-xb-led-t10-194-bulb-replacement.html#.VaOttflViko" target="_blank">T10 XB LED Headlight marker turn signal interior COB bulbs blinkers T10 194</a></p><p></p><p>Parts not from the retrofit source</p><p></p><p>I got my resistors from amazon I did not notice the retrofit source had them until I order these</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4V9ECY?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00" target="_blank">Amazon.com: 4Pcs Aaron 50W 6ohm Load Resistors - Fix LED Bulb Fast Hyper Flash Turn Signal Blink Error Code: Automotive</a></p><p></p><p>Highs</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480J4UK?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Philips 9005 CrystalVision Ultra Replacement Bulb (High-Beam), (Pack of 2): Automotive</a></p><p></p><p>Used these for headlights</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/CHEVY-AVALANCHE-SUBURBAN-HYBRID-HEADLIGHT/dp/B007245A48/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1436794201&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=eagle+headlights+avalanche&amp;pebp=1436794170200&amp;perid=1MG30K4EPTTVGWQAX4Y5" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/CHEVY-AVALANCHE-SUBURBAN-HYBRID-HEADLIGHT/dp/B007245A48/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1436794201&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=eagle+headlights+avalanche&amp;pebp=1436794170200&amp;perid=1MG30K4EPTTVGWQAX4Y5</a></p><p></p><p>So I was told that the eagle brand headlights used butyl to hold them together se they are easier to get apart.</p><p></p><p>I was not allowed to use the oven to soften the lights my wife said no way, so I used a heat gun.</p><p></p><p>The lights came apart fairly easy just used the heat gun and screw drivers to pry them apart.</p><p></p><p>Everything after this is fairly straight forward I used a dermal grinder to open the hole up and smooth it out.</p><p></p><p>Before grinding</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150710_211132_zps3anrkdeh.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150710_211132_zps3anrkdeh.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>After grinding front and back this has to be done to give you enough space to tighten the nut</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150710_211119_zps1udjrgrl.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150710_211119_zps1udjrgrl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150710_211107_zpss9sjmeok.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150710_211107_zpss9sjmeok.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I used some Loctite Epoxy Putty Multi-Purpose Stick to glue the back together</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150711_215949_zpsg3wbduem.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150711_215949_zpsg3wbduem.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150711_215949_zpsg3wbduem.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150711_215949_zpsg3wbduem.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150711_215912_zpsoqoszfvc.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150711_215912_zpsoqoszfvc.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I used heat sink compound on the back of the resistors when I mounted them. This helps them transfer the heat.</p><p></p><p>I also solder the wires I am not a fan of the crimp connectors they come with.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-98003-Silicone-White/dp/B0044NI2M2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1436796122&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=heat+sink+compound" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Super Lube 98003 Silicone Heat Sink, 3 oz Tube, White: Industrial &amp; Scientific</a></p><p></p><p>I also used Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, 3 oz. Tube on connectors</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-22058-Dielectric-Tune-Up-Grease/dp/B000AL8VD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1436796300&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dielectric+grease" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-22058-Dielectric-Tune-Up-Grease/dp/B000AL8VD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1436796300&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dielectric+grease</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150712_163539_zpsasatm2x4.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150712_163539_zpsasatm2x4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150712_163543_zpsr4axbox8.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150712_163543_zpsr4axbox8.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150712_152959_zpshkxx9ppd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150712_152959_zpshkxx9ppd.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fatboyracing, post: 8413591, member: 580650"] I thought that I would share my retrofits I made for my 2010, these will work for a 07-14 Tahoe, Avalanche, or Suburban. I am so happy with the outcome. I got most everything from the retrofit source I will for sure use them again they have great customer service!! [URL="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/"]The Retrofit Source Inc[/URL] 404-220-7940 I AM DOING MY FOGS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS!!! I can’t say enough about them, they took great care of me they helped me a lot. Parts I used where LOW’s BI_Xenon Morimoto mini stage 3 (h1) I used the 4500k bulbs [URL="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/complete-retrofit-kits/universal-kits/bi-xenon-morimoto-mini-stage-3-kit-h1.html#.VaOspPlViko"]Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III Kit (H1)[/URL] DRL’s I used the 3157 white non ck [URL="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-lighting/led-bulbs/morimoto-xb-led-3157-bulbs.html#.VaOtMvlViko"]3157 XB LED CREE XB-D Headlight marker turn signal bulbs blinkers[/URL] Front turns non ck 3157 switchback so these are white when the parking lights are on and when you use the turn signal they turn orange [URL="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-lighting/led-bulbs/morimoto-xb-led-3157-bulbs.html#.VaOtMvlViko"]3157 XB LED CREE XB-D Headlight marker turn signal bulbs blinkers[/URL] Front markers T10/194 [URL="http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-lighting/led-bulbs/morimoto-xb-led-t10-194-bulb-replacement.html#.VaOttflViko"]T10 XB LED Headlight marker turn signal interior COB bulbs blinkers T10 194[/URL] Parts not from the retrofit source I got my resistors from amazon I did not notice the retrofit source had them until I order these [URL="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4V9ECY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00"]Amazon.com: 4Pcs Aaron 50W 6ohm Load Resistors - Fix LED Bulb Fast Hyper Flash Turn Signal Blink Error Code: Automotive[/URL] Highs [URL="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480J4UK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00"]Amazon.com: Philips 9005 CrystalVision Ultra Replacement Bulb (High-Beam), (Pack of 2): Automotive[/URL] Used these for headlights [URL="http://www.amazon.com/CHEVY-AVALANCHE-SUBURBAN-HYBRID-HEADLIGHT/dp/B007245A48/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436794201&sr=8-1&keywords=eagle+headlights+avalanche&pebp=1436794170200&perid=1MG30K4EPTTVGWQAX4Y5"]http://www.amazon.com/CHEVY-AVALANCHE-SUBURBAN-HYBRID-HEADLIGHT/dp/B007245A48/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436794201&sr=8-1&keywords=eagle+headlights+avalanche&pebp=1436794170200&perid=1MG30K4EPTTVGWQAX4Y5[/URL] So I was told that the eagle brand headlights used butyl to hold them together se they are easier to get apart. I was not allowed to use the oven to soften the lights my wife said no way, so I used a heat gun. The lights came apart fairly easy just used the heat gun and screw drivers to pry them apart. Everything after this is fairly straight forward I used a dermal grinder to open the hole up and smooth it out. Before grinding [URL="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150710_211132_zps3anrkdeh.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150710_211132_zps3anrkdeh.jpg[/IMG][/URL] After grinding front and back this has to be done to give you enough space to tighten the nut [URL="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150710_211119_zps1udjrgrl.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150710_211119_zps1udjrgrl.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150710_211107_zpss9sjmeok.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150710_211107_zpss9sjmeok.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I used some Loctite Epoxy Putty Multi-Purpose Stick to glue the back together [URL="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150711_215949_zpsg3wbduem.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150711_215949_zpsg3wbduem.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150711_215949_zpsg3wbduem.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150711_215949_zpsg3wbduem.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150711_215912_zpsoqoszfvc.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150711_215912_zpsoqoszfvc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I used heat sink compound on the back of the resistors when I mounted them. This helps them transfer the heat. I also solder the wires I am not a fan of the crimp connectors they come with. [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-98003-Silicone-White/dp/B0044NI2M2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436796122&sr=8-2&keywords=heat+sink+compound"]Amazon.com: Super Lube 98003 Silicone Heat Sink, 3 oz Tube, White: Industrial & Scientific[/URL] I also used Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, 3 oz. Tube on connectors [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-22058-Dielectric-Tune-Up-Grease/dp/B000AL8VD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436796300&sr=8-1&keywords=dielectric+grease"]http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-22058-Dielectric-Tune-Up-Grease/dp/B000AL8VD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436796300&sr=8-1&keywords=dielectric+grease[/URL] [URL="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150712_163539_zpsasatm2x4.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150712_163539_zpsasatm2x4.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150712_163543_zpsr4axbox8.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150712_163543_zpsr4axbox8.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/joeparrish79/media/20150712_152959_zpshkxx9ppd.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/joeparrish79/20150712_152959_zpshkxx9ppd.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/QUOTE]
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