HID to LED Conversion on GMC Yukon Denali (Is it Better?) Update 10/03/22

[@phillherup]

Hids have more directional range while LEDs have more omnidirectional lighting so they have a brighter appearance at close distance but it doesnt travel as far and isnt as precise. But i agree if you love em then thats all that matters, plus they look good lol

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I have read all those studies and I agree. May not be for everyone but to me it works better

[@savage7992]

I’ve had LED headlights on my 2015 Yukon Denali for 4 years. And they are plug and play. I’ve never had any issues with them!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Hopefully these last

[@BeefGummybears]

Got a link to what you got ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Link in video description

[@Dex99SS]

I find that mixing color ranges, primarily on vehicles like these that leave lows and highs on together, give a better result. Often one color range is good in the dry conditions, and another is better in wet, etc... So, having them all on together gives you the best possible lighting scenario in all weather / outdoor conditions. Same premise behind the yellow fogs of old (and new).... that wavelength cuts fog FAR better than any white or blue could ever accomplish... hence mixing works best. Maybe not for aesthetics, but for performance and actual real world use.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Interesting info. I can see that being a help

[@snooka2484]

I'm more of a HID guy. I totally agree with you on lowering a 4x4. I used to have a 4" lift and aggressive offroad tires, but the only time it saw offroad was when pulling into a dirt parking lot 😅 Lowered 4/6 with street tires. SO much better.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yep. 4wd payment queen

[@jettangeles2707]

the auxito leds i got for my mustang with D3S bulbs work amazing. but i just hate the dead spot on the road so i ordered HIDs again. i went with the night breaker laser next gen this time around

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you for the info

[@jesparza]

Great Vid, found your channel and hit subscribe. It’s very easy to see you are a real car guy. I was searching for a real comparison video on HID vs LED Thank You

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Hopefully it helps

[@anthonywagner3273]

They look good to me. And i like the color also. My wife has a chevy Trax and the projectors are almost yellow and the DLRs are a bright white. Same goes for my Mazda 3, HID projectors are a yellowish color and my fogs have a blueish tint. So I'm always watching You Tube for the best recommendations.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Yeah I like the look and output

[@wings1856]

OK thanks for the info on the bulbs. But...why would you tint your windshield?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Because I like it Tinted

[@AR-dz4ne]

Diode Dynamics has a great warranty service. I've warrantied several items over the years and they never question it. I had an LED headlight stop working after one year and they sent me a whole new set! So now I have a spare.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I didn't know since I had a broken one.

[@highoutputdriver]

Get some snow video, loved taking pictures in the snow. The white back drop looks awesome for vehicle photos.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I missed my opportunity

[@highoutputdriver]

Bummer, maybe next year. I still have about 6 weeks until I can think about putting the 22s back on. I got a set of 18" Tahoe take offs for the winter months.

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@highoutputdriver i probably need some winter wheela

[@highoutputdriver]

I picked up my take offs at my local GM dealer. They had 7 miles on them, came with tires and TPMS for $750. Both GM dealers near get take offs pretty frequently.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not a bad deal

[@TheLowlow1968]

Nice ride, I like the LED swap. I also own a Yukon XL Denali that's lowered as well. The benefits of a dropped SUV outweighs stock height by far! Looks great

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I agree. Looks good and 4wd when needed

[@derekthomas2872]

Looks great! I’m currently replacing all of my lights to LED in my 2015 Tahoe that’s 4 wheel drive. Makes me wanna lower mine like yours! Thanks for the videos, it has helped me a lot!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Glad I could help.

[@JoseGarcia-jp8gs]

I would like to see that beast in the snow for sure

[@TWAMotorsports]

I missed my opportunity to do that

[@Phantom_300S]

Always looking fresh when working on your vehicles! Awesome videos been following for awhile 🙏🏽🔥

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

I use Lasfit LEDs. Super bright and super cheap! High beams, low beams, fog lights, and reverse lights too. I have some other super bright LEDs for the license plate lights too. No lights are not LED anymore!

[@TWAMotorsports]

I like their stuff. Used it a lot in the past

[@ElSlickVic]

Watching this, whole time I own a Navigator

[@TWAMotorsports]

Lol

[@SecondGenClassics]

i just installed my new morimoto leds last night on my new 2017 Denali omg what a difference its so bright but they where 1100$ for pair but as much as i can see better was worth it

[@TWAMotorsports]

I need to try those some day

[@dmweaver48]

6:21 Eastern on Monday, 3.27. Following your lead, I purchased the Alla LED fog lights & also the Sealight high beam LED and installed both today in my 2019 Yukon Denali. Wow, what a difference. I’ve been wanting to make this switch for a long time. My last move will be to upgrade the low beams. Your recommendation, the Yucgw or the Sinoparcel?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Newer video shows the best option

[@RunEmDownTony]

Good quality LEDs does pretty good. I put the SV4s in my wife truck and she loves it, I love it. In my car I use DDM Tuning Saber 55w Pro X v2. I use to have the GTR lighting ultra 2 LEDs they were ok but DDM tuning Saber 55w LEDs are just brighter and have a tighter, the best beam pattern I've seen from aftermarket LEDs so far. I use to run 45w HIDs and love and miss the intensity and have been thinking of switching back. The GTR LEDs were bright but because the beam pattern wasn't as tight I loss color along the cut-off line and did not get that color flicker. DDM tuning LEDs with it's tighter beam pattern do produce some color along the cut-off line. The HIDs I had produce massive amounts of color and different hughs on the cut-off line. Quality LEDs are bright and the ones I use now have a close to stock beam pattern but I miss the sheer light volume of quality HIDs.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I am really happy with this option but will see how they last and may try something else in the future

[@markb3129]

I find it's hard to beat LED'S!!! ✌

[@TWAMotorsports]

I agree

[@MiguelRPD]

My LEDs are good enough for me 👍 but hid still beats led hands down. But leds have gotten really good at heat management. Mines barely dim even after driving for an hour.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yeah these seem better to me which I like.

[@JSAFIXIT]

The led lights on my wife's Mazda 3 are much brighter than the HID in My Audi A6. I was honestly impressed with them

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yeah hid is not as bright to me

[@Asabirks]

I just replaced my stock highs and lows with leds from Amazon on my 2017 Yukon a brand called rimthin with built in fans I’m guessing to keep them cool. All together it was about $45. I got lucky and my Yukon doesn’t have the plastic ring just insert and twist thank goodness. Anyway I hope yours are still working. I was curious if you knew of led interior color lights for the courtesy lights and dome lights? Basically when I’d open the door it would light up blue instead of the stock white color. Thanks!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Had to replace these with another brand. You can replace interior ones too

[@Lazer1100]

I went with the Diode Dynamic's OEM HID kit in my 2016 Yukon Denali. They look really good but the LED strip around the bulb is more blue than the HID lights.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yeah they only lasted me 2 days

[@Conetoe707]

@@TWAMotorsports reach out to diode dynamics, they will most likely replace your lights or issue a refund

[@paulsalmon4771]

These trucks are so pretty

[@TWAMotorsports]

I agree

[@robl.2631]

Thanks for the videos man I really enjoy them and good info. I have a 2016 Denali. I love it. Question, is it normal for a little hard shifting on cold start? Thanks again!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Some eight speeds do that

[@jgauna9232]

I bought the dio dynamic went out passenger side that day

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yeah. Definitely need some work. New ones are better and cheaper

[@miiiikee_]

14:34 story of my life LOL

[@TWAMotorsports]

Lol

[@jessevlogs2936]

Also take consideration that on the video you have window tint on your front windshield so it would be brighter on video if you didn’t 👍🏼

[@TWAMotorsports]

This is very true

[@joeclay4188]

That was one of the first things I did to my ats was switched the factory hids to leds.

[@TWAMotorsports]

How is it on the atsv?

[@joeclay4188]

@@TWAMotorsports its pretty much the same way as your Yukon but I've got to go through the fender well

[@TWAMotorsports]

But better output?

[@joeclay4188]

@@TWAMotorsports ohh yea. But I spent $180 on a good set of last fit leds but they was totally worth it. There 6000k on temperature and then I run switch backs for my turn signals

[@TWAMotorsports]

Nice

[@robertclausnitzer7654]

Ok I have to know have they lasted and are they still working good. My windshield is tinted at 35% as well and looking to upgrade my stock HIDs. Thanks

[@TWAMotorsports]

No they didn't. I posted a new video talking about juat that. Its on the channel

[@LlanosTv]

U gotta try cougar motor or naoevo leds for ur fogs , they are bright and perfect with windshield tint.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I will look into that. Thank you

[@5150seanw]

Great video, the link you put up for the leds has expired. We’re the h11 bulbs you used?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not h11 bulbs. These are a hid to led conversion bulb

[@unc1589]

Not sure I’m understanding the “conversion” part. Didn’t you replace HIDs with HIDs? I thought that’s what you said. I’m looking to put LEDs into my 2015 Yukon Denali. Which as you know come stock with HIDs. Are there plug and play LEDs that work in a HID ballast?

[@TWAMotorsports]

This is a hid to led conversion

[@jemerbautista]

I Have a 2015 would having an hid bulb work or does the car have to have hid in the first place?

[@TWAMotorsports]

The video shows what you need. Its a conversion bulb

[@LOUDMOUTHFLAVORS]

Hey have you ever attempted to install a light up GMC emblem on your vehicle? Just wanted to know. I have a 2017 yukon xl SLT, and I have been trying to see if it is feasible.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I haven't

[@juper24k]

Hello I have a question I just purchased the same lights head lights and right away I know ist that the base of the bulb the metal piece gets really hot is this normal?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Never noticed that

[@davidryder5082]

Both my GMC Sierra's have excellent stock headlights. 2017 traded for a 2020

[@TWAMotorsports]

Newer ones are better I bet

[@ashleyk79]

Time to replace my bulbs did you ever find an easier way to get the bulbs out?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not really

[@Onessr2die4]

Hi can you post the led headlights part info ? Cuz the link isn't working thanks

[@TWAMotorsports]

That didn't last and replaced with newer video

[@jfrench830]

Will this conversion still work if you suspect one of the ballast to be bad? Because I'm guessing since its plug and play, the ballast sends power to the LED?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Good question. I am not sure.

[@ashlyrodriguez1379]

How's the plug and play working months later? What brand did you use? Need some for a 2018 Yukon

[@TWAMotorsports]

Work like they did the day I installed them. Link in video description

[@15birdo]

Great video, I purchased these led lights. Had them for about a week now and they are pretty loud when they are on? I know it’s the fan on the actual light itself, are yours loud as well? Also just recently started having issues with my battery draining. Have you experienced this with your set up?

[@TWAMotorsports]

The fans are loud but have had zero issues since installing

[@southernslangerz2254]

Out of all of the LED that you have used over the years, which have your personal favorite?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Probably lasfit

[@bradcheatham5043]

I see 3 different part numbers on the Amazon link. D1, D3, and D4. Will I need to look at something specific to my vehicle or is there one of those 3 that matches across the board? I have a 2019 GMC Yukon.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Depends on if you have a Denali for low beams. High and fogs are the same on either model.

[@bradcheatham5043]

@@TWAMotorsports Well, it's not a Denali. It's a 2019 with the Graphite Performance Edition.

[@TWAMotorsports]

So you don't need conversio. From hid. Should be standard h11 for low beams.

[@bradcheatham5043]

@@TWAMotorsports Yep; good 'ol 'H11' bulb. Thanks for your response. I just got this Yukon so I have a few things to figure out. I now begin my search for a good LED conversion for this setup. Thanks again.

[@TWAMotorsports]

You're welcome. Makes a huge difference

[@michaelyoung7911]

Curious how long they will last I have another brand of led’s and they only lasted a year in my work vehicle and they were on 4 days a week for at least 6-7 hours of every day. I do a lot of driving and they are default on all the time in this vehicle. My personals all have the same bulbs and they are over a year.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I am curious as well. So far so good

[@betod3113]

Cool Leds what are they 65k 60k cool color..

[@TWAMotorsports]

6000

[@willy2mil]

How are the LEDs doing by now? Still working and happy with them?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Made a replacement video. Tried a new brand.

[@willy2mil]

@@TWAMotorsports you’re not using the YUCGW brand no More?

[@TWAMotorsports]

No

[@UnEditedd]

Update on these headlight bulbs?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Newest ones are still rocking along

[@rangoman2174]

Where did you get your interior bulbs from if you don’t mind me asking

[@TWAMotorsports]

What interior bulbs. They are all factory inside

[@alldeisel2208]

What is that clip that holds the bulb I need two of them

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not sure. Maybe check out gm dealer

[@aelmersantiago6136]

What’s the conversation lights call to order them

[@TWAMotorsports]

All parts listed in video description

[@f15tracking]

After about 2 months of using this Lights. Do you recommend me to buy same brand. Thank you so much for this video.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yes they have been great. No issues whatsoever

[@Benergy58]

What led’s did you use for the low beam and fog lights?

[@TWAMotorsports]

All parts listed in video description

[@carverpierce8820]

How are the led lights working for you

[@TWAMotorsports]

Still going strong

[@tyoung6239]

Haha Travis said he will let us know how the lights are doing 2 or 3 months down the road . In my head Im thinking how can he do that if he dont have it anymore. We all know Travis dont keep cars. Lol

[@TWAMotorsports]

Lol. You are a religious watcher.

[@tyoung6239]

Always watch great content and always wanting see what comes and goes. Wanting on the day you say u need a view to send you there vehicle to work on for content. Lol

[@TWAMotorsports]

I wish I had time for viewers work.

[@bxclone]

Lol I tried to send my truck 🤣🤣 he’s too busy lol Great work though

[@TWAMotorsports]

Lol

[@jeffgraham48]

What year is this one? I have an air box for a 07-13 you can have if you want?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Its a 2017

[@khariodub8182]

How’s the lights holding up???

[@TWAMotorsports]

Still great

[@stevenaguilar2406]

Would these work with a 2015 tahoe

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not the same headlight

[@D-WOOD]

How are these lights still working?

[@TWAMotorsports]

They sure are

[@GunTuber992]

Yo man what kinda drop is that? Looks super clean

[@TWAMotorsports]

3/4.5. Have done a couple videos and parts are listed in video description

[@MrJayy4uhoe]

D3s/D3r for us denali peeps right brotha ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yep

[@MrJayy4uhoe]

@@TWAMotorsports quick question before i pull the trigger on them, color temp matches up with the fog led’s ? I added those also already thanks to u brotha

[@TWAMotorsports]

Mine did

[@gregm4164]

Really appreciate all the automotive info you share. But I cannot imagine why any logical thinking person would tint their windshield 35%.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Nice in the day

[@gregm4164]

@@TWAMotorsports It may be nice, but it would not outweigh any potential safety issue. In my state, you can kiss your insurance goodbye if they rule that it plays a factor in any type of accident.

[@TWAMotorsports]

You must live in California

[@arthurmumford3634]

I like the sylvania 9006 leds

[@TWAMotorsports]

Those wouldn't work to replace hid bulbs

[@vertrondickens7033]

What is the LED conversion kit?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not sure what you mean

[@robidavis4040]

What year is ur Yukon?

[@j.scottkapaona9322]

2017

[@TWAMotorsports]

2017

[@oscargarcia7325]

What drop to you have on this

[@TWAMotorsports]

Link to all parts in video description

[@Nawafalharbi819]

I think it's the time of the LED. All new cars come with LED

[@TWAMotorsports]

I agree

[@rigohuertajr6097]

“Being careful no to hit the bulb on anything”continues to hit the bulb on the edges

[@TWAMotorsports]

I did hit it a lot.

[@brandontucker2989]

Converted my infiniti hid to led the led in my opinion I can barely seethe led lights at night someone help me

[@TWAMotorsports]

I agree

[@BramtheMan1]

So where's the HID to LED , all i see is HID ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

I swapped to led bulbs

[@Conetoe707]

Diode Dynamics is good to work with, it you reach out to them they will most likely replace your bulbs or give you a refund

[@TWAMotorsports]

I probably need to reach out to them

[@matthewmartin4534]

Still working?

[@TWAMotorsports]

No. Made another video with a better option that is still working though

[@mello1587]

Do you have any problems with your yukon riding rough? is it something you can adjust yourself?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Rides a little more rough than factory but not a lot

[@bronsondicken4499]

Looks like it would have been easier to remove the headlamp assembly

[@TWAMotorsports]

Maybe so

[@vector150]

hid works better in projection headlights

[@TWAMotorsports]

I like this better actually

[@DrillSgtPain]

Do you have a link for the fog lights you used on the Yukon? I already ordered the same headlight from this video l, thanks 👍

[@TWAMotorsports]

Its in the description as well

[@DrillSgtPain]

@@TWAMotorsports thanks I found them and ordered 👍

[@TWAMotorsports]

You're welcome

[@BrokenAdam770]

BOO!!! Halogen to LED is much better!

[@TWAMotorsports]

To each their own

[@betod3113]

Want some LEDS FOR MY TAHOE take those ugly yellow ones it has off but IDK WHAT TO GET JUST DONT WANT ANYTHING WITH YELLOWISH ON THEM I SEEN COOL WHITE AND OTHER COOL COLOR'S maybe 65k or 60k...

[@TWAMotorsports]

These were 6k

[@parisspruill9884]

It doesn't make sense. You put in brighter bulbs but you tended the windshield.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I rarely make sense

[@MrSlowbusa614]

I'm committing so I'll know to check in.... I tried adding you on Facebook..... but I have a 2015 tahoe has the same stock head lights... I when I tried adding you because a question of the lowering kits I did a 2/4 drop on my 2wd tahoe.... it's a crown kit I have the links for the rear air ride so short that if you jack it up it pulls the links apart and still sits up in the rear

[@TWAMotorsports]

I am rarely on Facebook honestly. I have never used crown suspension

[@a.g.1202]

So because you paid 3x more that means there better quality

[@TWAMotorsports]

Did you watch the whole video?

[@johnomalley8192]

Easier to take the headlamp unit out then taken the air box out. Just saying.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I started wondering that

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

@@TWAMotorsports Not true. Air box is easy to take out. But those stupid tabs like to break, especially the corner tab that's closest to the radiator and the motor (that would be front left of the air box. Or front driver side of the air box lid.)

[@miggz5595]

Sweeeeeeeeeeet

[@TWAMotorsports]

👍

[@georger6149]

I can bet LEDs are not brighter in projectors - clearly biased. If want u want the best led get the saber pro 55 watt

[@TWAMotorsports]

I will look into those in the future. Thanks for the info

[@MrInternationalSound]

Nothing worse than dropping a screw lol

[@TWAMotorsports]

That's for sure

[@nismojean4359]

Fist

[@TWAMotorsports]

👍

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

ing

[@Interceptorconcepts]

Garbage

[@expatconn7242]

Travis how are the lights holing up ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Went t different model and made a newer video