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These have the H4 connector:
You would have to either cut the wiring on the fixture and install packard plugs, or you could build short Faston to Packard adapters so nothing gets cut.
[EDIT:] For simplicity/ease you can buy a pre-terminated H4 repair socket (like these) and just put the...
Digging up an old thread - Grote and Maxxima have thrown their hats into the LED headlight ring. About the price of Truklite's solution (and 1/2 the price of J.W. Speaker). I haven't seen any reviews of these yet, but it's interesting to see another potential option out there. [thumbzup]...
I think it was $2K for two trucks... the 7" round 8700 Evolution 2 J.W. Speaker headlights can be had from several retailers for about $700 a set (~$350 each).
The 8900 Evolution 5"x7" (200mm/H6054 - a.k.a. the one which fits CUCVs) is right around the same price, but they just released the...
Tanget but - I'm building an engine for about $15K to go into a truck I bought for $1.5K... After the fact it's always more expensive.
Back on target, headlights are like your #1 safety device after the sun goes down. You could have brand new tires (x6 on a 5-ton), new brake master cylinders...
Here's a really good scientific shootout between the two.
And a video with some commentary from an owner of both:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McepWRQnawA
And another comparison article:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/electrical/129-1212-high-output-led-headlight-test/
I like J.W. Speaker lights - twice what TruckLites go for, but IMHO a better beam pattern, better look, and they have a little internal fan that helps melt the ice off the lens (stirs the warm air inside the housing).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygvYo7Zjq1M
Oshkosh has been showing their...