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Offline RMC_SS_LDO

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'87 Silverado (quad) headlight question
« on: February 14, 2010, 01:47:10 PM »
Just wondering how the lights are supposed to light for high and low beam. 

What I mean is, for each what lights should be on?  I am asking since they are hosed up, assuming they are connected wrong possibly from a grille swap.

Thanks...

Allen

Offline three8six

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Re: '87 Silverado (quad) headlight question
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2010, 02:12:14 PM »
Tops are high beams, lows are low beams, you can however rig it so that you're low beams will turn on along with your high beams. I think that answers your question.

Offline RMC_SS_LDO

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Re: '87 Silverado (quad) headlight question
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2010, 02:28:52 PM »
That does for the most part... confuses me WTH my lights are doing.

I would be interested in the mod you are talking about to have all of them on with the high-beams on- gotta link or procedure?

Thanks again!

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Allen

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Re: '87 Silverado (quad) headlight question
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2010, 03:04:16 PM »
I don't know how to put links in here, I can tell you I bought the relay kit from summit for 17 bucks to do it. There is a wiring diagram on 73-87.com that explains it though under garage.

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Re: '87 Silverado (quad) headlight question
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2010, 06:26:08 PM »
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Re: '87 Silverado (quad) headlight question
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2010, 10:45:14 PM »
ive had 2 87's and both I remember the top lights were low and when high selected all 4 come on. Both 87's I converted to 90. Dont waste your money buying a summit brand kit.. grab a set of relays and do it yourself. Its better to have your headlights on a relay anyway (instead of using the headlight switch). You should notice a difference in output and when you use accessories too.
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