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So what do you guys think of these as replacement lights for our Hummers???
 
http://www.amazon.ca/Putco-12015-Luminix-Power-Headlight/dp/B00T36N0MC/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Hummer|93&Model=H2|2802&Year=2003|2003&ie=UTF8&n=6948389011&s=automotive&vehicleId=2&vehicleType=automotive
 
Or These;
 
http://www.amazon.ca/Watts-Headlights-universal-Adapters-included/dp/B00XBQ3TTY/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1449023947&sr=1-7&keywords=7+inch+led+headlights
 
Or These;
 
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B018HMJSB4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=38RK4KG7OAXR4&coliid=I10197YW38HLCX&psc=1
 
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B018HMJSDC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=38RK4KG7OAXR4&coliid=IEELLQXH8U2GH&psc=1

Wow number ones at 900. Way outta my league but very cool looking

Those are on my list of things to do to the truck for sure down the road. I`m hoping that they come down in price. All the LED stuff seems to be dropping in price quickly. 

These are real nice!

And far more affordable!!!

http://4x4lighting.com/LED-Headlight-NS-HL7-75.html

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So what do you guys think of these as replacement lights for our Hummers???
 
http://www.amazon.ca/Putco-12015-Luminix-Power-Headlight/dp/B00T36N0MC/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Hummer|93&Model=H2|2802&Year=2003|2003&ie=UTF8&n=6948389011&s=automotive&vehicleId=2&vehicleType=automotive
 
Or These;
 
http://www.amazon.ca/Watts-Headlights-universal-Adapters-included/dp/B00XBQ3TTY/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1449023947&sr=1-7&keywords=7+inch+led+headlights
 
Or These;
 
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B018HMJSB4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=38RK4KG7OAXR4&coliid=I10197YW38HLCX&psc=1
 
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B018HMJSDC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=38RK4KG7OAXR4&coliid=IEELLQXH8U2GH&psc=1
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Kev,
 
The first 2 are "headlights" whereas the last 2 are "work or spot lights"...thus much cheaper.
 
For what it's worth here is my experience with LED headlights
 
I have the HPG supplied heated LED headlights now on my H1 and the light is really white and lights up the world in front very well. If adjusted correctly you won't get the brights flashed at you by oncoming drivers. They are really good in IMHO and there are many good choices out there. We all know, we generally "pay for what we get and get what we pay for" as far as brand and source goes. I would be reluctant to buy the way I did (off the internet) again for this kind of thing, as I got what paid for but with no easy recourse for follow up to a problem. See below   
 
So what I would recommend is:
 
1) getting a "heated" set to keep them from becoming iced over at times.
 
2) Buy them in an actual store. Your favorite NAPA or something so you can handle them and ask the questions plus get answers that will be backed up easily with no hassle if there is a problem later when you installing.
                                                   
3) Make sure you pick a set that will have your DDLs functioning after the install. My lights came out of the US where DDL is not required. When installed I had a bad flicker going on with the DDLs. I had to remove the DDL harness and module and now I am having a hell of a time figuring out how/where to put the resistors to reinstall the harness and get them working again. Nobody seems to know here in Edmonton. It is a pain turning on my lights to drive and trying to remember if I shut them off when parked in the daytime. For some reason the silly chime does not register on me most of the time when I get out and lock up before walking away. I have not been pinched for not having DDLs working but I expect it's just a matter of time. Plus I fully believe they make driving safer for all of us.
 
My 2 cents
 
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Great Points Derek!
 
SO far I have personally seen the excellent light output of the GE LED Headlights...fairly crisp clean lights but I found that they lacked intensity and distance!
 
I have personally tried a set of JW Speaker Evolution LED Headlights and I found that they sucked!! I had a distracting rainbow color shift at the edges of the light and less range and clarity than my stock halogens!
 
I recently ordered and installed a set of Nolden LED Headlights on an H1 ALPHA. I am impressed with the very crisp bright white light and the distance but at over $1800euro for the set...I was happy that my customer was paying!!! They are great BUT...
 
I do realize that the first two are actually headlights and the other are worklights...but some of our Hummers are simply Trail Trucks so the worklights would fit the bill just fine!!
 
On an H2, we have separate DRLs so no issues for us!
 
Ideally I am trying to find the absolute brightest DOT approved LED Headlights...
 
I am wondering about the need for the heater on the LEDs, while they do run exceptionally cooler than Halogens, so far I have not had any issues with them icing up...but these are only my spot lights and not my actual headlights.
 
So far I have found a good coat of Rain-X or Aquapel keeps the LED lenses clear of snow and ice!
 
Can you post some pics of your set-up???
 
Thanks,
 
Kev

Kev,
 
Here is a link to the 7" lights HPG sells.
https://www.hummerpartsguy.com/HEADLIGHT-LED-HEATED-1224V_p_24574.html
 
Here are the Rubber Duck ones for H2:  at US $595 a pair.
 
http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/store/pc/Hummer-H1-Led-Head-Light-7-round-complex-Reflector-Optics-Pair-358p8664.htm
 
 
Below is a pic of the HPG lights installed on my truck. They are plug and play for the H1 as they fit into the factory buckets and the wiring connections are a match. They are plenty bright for me and give off an even white light which is not distracting when driving. The LBeams are broad enough to see the edge of the road and beyond and the HBeams light up quite far ahead. To be honest when I can use my highbeams and there is no real traffic, I usually flick on some or all of the "helper lighting" too. After shutting it off and going back to any headlight, high or low beam makes it seem you're driving in the dark with no lights on for a moment or 2.
   
Here is an all too common starting point for the H1s. I bought new assemblies and swapped the sealed beams out with the new LEDs.   
Other than the plug connectors these lights may fit the H2s and H3s as they are 7" as well. Not positive though. (David at HPG would know) The price...US $225 each is again pricey. Especially if you get them and don't like the performance. 
 
This is why I recommend not shopping online for these things unless you know a guy that has the lights and you can see them working. As you mentioned about the awesome lighting one of your customers had installed had an awesome price too... you generally pay for what you get. I find there are usually actually no "unbelieveable deals"
I dont mind paying if I am getting good quality that lasts. That being said; for me normally before the paint is dry or the last screw is tightened on my new awesome upgrade.... something better comes along.  haha
 
You just gave me an idea Kev... I am going to look into the possibility of installing a separate DLR set up on my H1. Off to the forums I go!
 
Derek

Ha! So true first thing I changed in my rig were lights and all assembly, everything was so rusted and corroded,

I THINk I took off one side with no tools, haha

I took a close up of the HPG LED headlight today. The back part under the hood is all stock.
   
 

That looks sweet! Love it,

Funny thing, every chance I get I always spay an oil lubricant on light housing etc, to prolong the road salt attacks