I'm thinking of swapping out my stock 05 Frontier headlamps set for HID (xenon). Any recommended brand or manufacturers??.. don't know if it's even avail. for the truck.
Before you invest all that money, try cranking up the headlight adjustment about five turns! Mine were set from the factory as though they were pointed straight at the ground in front of the truck! The headlights were the only thing Consumer Reports really dogged Nissan about in thier Frontier review, and by adjusting the headlights a bit it's made a world of difference in my truck. I also replaced the stock bulbs with SilverStars, and that helped as well!
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The SilverStars from my old car fit the new Frontier (lucky me!) and I agree they're great bulbs for the price. I also installed aftermarket fog lights so no visibility problems for me.
I've been thinking the same thing... the headlights are pretty dim. I read the Consumer Reports article, too. After buying one, I agree with them 100%.
Anyone got the SilverStar part numbers? I want to do a swap, too.
The SilverStar number is the same as the stock number. Installation is a snap, and is covered in the owner's manual as well. Simply twist the retaining ring, unplug the old, plug in the new, and secure it back with the retaining ring! Took me maybe 5 minutes to do both! The part number is 9007 ST, if you can get the two pack it's cheaper, the partnumber for the 2 pack is 9007 ST/2. I bought mine at Advance Auto for $35.00 for the two pack!
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The SilverStar number is the same as the stock number. Installation is a snap, and is covered in the owner's manual as well. Simply twist the retaining ring, unplug the old, plug in the new, and secure it back with the retaining ring! Took me maybe 5 minutes to do both! The part number is 9007 ST, if you can get the two pack it's cheaper, the partnumber for the 2 pack is 9007 ST/2. I bought mine at Advance Auto for $35.00 for the two pack!
Thanks for the info NISMO 4X4. I'm gonna see if I can find them. Hope it's as easy as you say, I'm all thumbs .
No problem! BTW, I'm no mechanic either, the extent of my mechanic abilities ends at an oil and filter change! I had installed a set on my Explorer as well, and the Frontier was way easier than the Explorer!
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Before you invest all that money, try cranking up the headlight adjustment about five turns! Mine were set from the factory as though they were pointed straight at the ground in front of the truck! The headlights were the only thing Consumer Reports really dogged Nissan about in thier Frontier review, and by adjusting the headlights a bit it's made a world of difference in my truck. I also replaced the stock bulbs with SilverStars, and that helped as well!
My stock headlights are shooting ducks and lighting tree tops. The owners manual doesn't show how to adjust them. There is a silver bolt with a notched flange that looks like it might be the adjuster. To adjust down do I turn it clockwise or counter clockwise?
My stock headlights are shooting ducks and lighting tree tops. The owners manual doesn't show how to adjust them. There is a silver bolt with a notched flange that looks like it might be the adjuster. To adjust down do I turn it clockwise or counter clockwise?
Yep, that's the adjustment knob. I don't recall which direction raises or lowers, but I adjusted mine at night shining them against the back wall of my garage. You may need a flashlight to see the adjustment knob, but if one direction takes them further toward the stars, start cranking the opposite direction!
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Yep, that's the adjustment knob. I don't recall which direction raises or lowers, but I adjusted mine at night shining them against the back wall of my garage. You may need a flashlight to see the adjustment knob, but if one direction takes them further toward the stars, start cranking the opposite direction!
Thanks so much...Counter-clockwise turns them down.
Just replaced the stock bulbs with Silverstars. MAN, WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! I drive through a stretch of narrow road with overhanging trees to get to my subdivision, and it's VERY dark at night. With the stock bulbs, I couldn't see very well. With the Silverstars, I can see much farther off and everything is much brighter! Definitely worth the $32 that Wal-Mart wanted for the bulbs.
Just replaced the stock bulbs with Silverstars. MAN, WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! I drive through a stretch of narrow road with overhanging trees to get to my subdivision, and it's VERY dark at night. With the stock bulbs, I couldn't see very well. With the Silverstars, I can see much farther off and everything is much brighter! Definitely worth the $32 that Wal-Mart wanted for the bulbs.
Thanks for the tip!
i think i might try to do this.. but i'm curious how hard it will be. i have never changed a bulb on a car before so any info would be great.
so this may be a dumb question.... BUT do you have to realign the headlight after you change out the bulb???
I noticed the other day when I was trying to find a street-sign that even with the high-beams on I couldn't read the signs!!!
Now, I always drive with my High-Beams on, and I never get flashed by cars coming the other way....
So - Which screw do I turn 5 times?
Are the silverstars worth the money?
Thanks a lot - I plan on adjusting my lights ASAP.
The SilverStars are DEFINITELY worth the money, and if you're careful removing the old ones and don't touch the bulb, you can reuse them (put them in the SilverStar package for storage.
You should be brutally lashed with a wet noodle for driving with your high beams on all the time. Just look on top of the headlight -- you'll see the adjustment screw. Just pull up to a wall and use the wall to align your headlights.
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How to adjust Frontier Headlights??
Linear Mode
