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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 10:32 PM
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I know there's a wiring assembly you can buy for our trucks to run higher output lights, LEd's and such. LMC has a heavy duty headlight harness 55-9505. Does that sound correct? The catalog says the harness can't be ran with day running lights and I have those on my truck. Anybody run a harness for higher output lights? I'm looking to run LED bulbs that's the source of my question.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 11:54 PM
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Pretty sure any replacement LED headlight would have less wattage and therefore draw less amps than even a standard replacement halogen bulb, negating a need for an HD harness. FWIW the LMC is a decent option for the money and does in fact produce a noticeable gain in light output. Make sure to do your research on LED lights as well. I bought a pair of fogs off eBay and they turned out to be for nothing more than decoration.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 08:30 AM
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This ^^. If you go led, no need to upgrade anything. Led's draw much less current.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 12:11 PM
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I figured since LED lights draw less power that I wouldn't need a harness but I see everyone say to install one so I was confused. I'll watch out for bad LED's too....to be totally clear I would get that harness if I ran ex. Sylvania silver star headlights or a higher drawing headlight? That's my understanding now
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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If DRL's are required where you are, that is gonna make life a bit more interesting....
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 12:14 PM
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DRL? Sorry don't know the acronym there...you mean day running lights? I don't think ND requires them. Quite a bit of vehicles that don't have them. Never seen anyone get in trouble for them.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 12:16 PM
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Yep, Daytime Running lights. Quite frankly, I don't think I have ever heard of anyone getting a ticket for not having them working on vehicles that came with them......
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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Yep. I won't worry about that then.
 
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