Why Understanding Truck Headlights Is Important
Halogen truck headlights used to be the most popular option, and many trucks pre-2010 have halogen bulbs. They're affordable and easy to replace, especially if you want to keep things OE-style, but they're not the brightest. Plus, halogen bulbs provide warmer light. LED headlights for trucks tend to be the brightest and least energy intensive. Plus, many options are affordable, and brands offer some awesome designs. That said, you may need to change your headlight housing if you want to install them on an older truck. Thankfully, our sales techs can help you with that process if you don't know where to begin.
HID headlights are like the best of both worlds. While they still need xenon gas, HIDs are brighter, last longer, and can produce blue and white light for your truck. Still, they burn hot and may not last as long as LEDs. At the end of the day, it's important to check your owner’s manual to determine which headlights you need and the housing you need to support those headlights.
Once that's all figured out, you can start to bring the quality and style of housing into question. Consider upgrading to front truck light housings that have strong seals and materials that don't melt for the best results.
Select the Right Truck Headlights for Your Ride
If you plan on going off-road with your truck, the beam pattern is important to understand. Off-road enthusiasts benefit from seeing as much of the terrain ahead as possible, whether that's with fog lights or their truck’s front lights. In these cases, you'll want strong and wide high-beam lights that illuminate as much as possible. In other words, crank the brightness to the max with your truck’s front headlights or auxiliary lights to spot trees and other obstacles before they wreck your ride. Some other considerations for off-road use include getting the maximum number of lumens, and sometimes it helps to add light bars and other auxiliary lights.
On the other hand, commuters need to focus more on DOT-compliant beam patterns that focus on illuminating the road ahead without blinding other drivers, so if you plan on hitting the highway, make sure your bulbs are DOT-approved. Plenty of options are available, and while maximum brightness may not be the goal, brands like Raxiom can help your truck headlights look awesome without breaking the law.
As you can see, there are many factors to consider when choosing the perfect truck headlights, which is why our sales techs are ready and waiting to help you every step of the way.
