You've Been Driving ILLEGALLY And Here's Why!

You've Been Driving ILLEGALLY And Here's Why!
In this video I talk about the importance of maintaining clear headlights and running lights. Lots of folks let their lens housings go too far to where they're possibly not safe to drive with. I show how easy and cheap it can be to change that! Enjoy.
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[@wjthehomebuilder]

I wouldn't be complaining about Sara's headlights........

[@FunkyGOB]

That was a great bit with Sara talking to you. I wish my Tessie would talk to me. Instead she just huffs and puffs and expects me to figure out what's bothering her....she needs to stop hanging out with my wife! Love the vid and i want the photo.

[@edwardkane3237]

Thankful for the Dorman Company offering inexpensive replacement parts for us guys that choose to keep our old vehicles going. I have a 1999 K2500 classic, 2000 Express 3500, 2006 Silverado 1500 4x4 and my wife drives a 2006 Trailblazer 4X4. All these vehicles have served us well. Between Dorman and LMC Trucks I’ve managed to keep them on the road.

[@hidinfrombiden6251]

Man I love to see people take care of their stuff. That Suburban looks awesome for 26 years old😉.

[@matthewcain7324]

Nothing breaks my heart more than Dorman on a Chevy. 😢

[@samsquires2877]

Dorman is absolute garbage.

[@MrBowNaxe]

Good stuff Jimmy! Had to do the same on my '99 last year. Can't believe how cheap they are these days. I must have missed the "illegal" part...

[@overdrive39]

You need to involve your wife more, she is such a sweetie. I love your vids!

[@samsquires2877]

You know GM still makes those lenses and they will out last those dorman lens.

[@mellsterr6192]

I installed a cheap set of eBay lenses. Lasted 6 months. Hazed over, the light pattern SUCKED! Reinstalled the old lenses, now I can see the road again!

[@x-man5056]

I took mine out the morning after the first night drive I took with them. Couldn't see sh*t. Supposed to be projection lens with LEDs. They refracted the light more so than projected it. Gave them away. Cleaned up the stock ones and put them back in with new Halogens.

[@spongebobbies]

I replaced all OEM lenses on my 99 suburban last year, and in a few months the lenses look far worse then what the 20 year old OME parts did🤷🏽‍♂️, keep an eye on them Jimmy, $16 doesn’t go a long way!

[@1RoadGarage]

I’m usually OEM as much as possible but these were too good to pass up. Plus, Dorman makes some good parts!

[@x-man5056]

Rustolium makes and anti-UV clear spray. Seems like you need to reapply every year or so but it does slow the oxidization damage down.

[@justingarcia9444]

@@1RoadGarage Bought some cheap off brand parking lights off eBay 5 years ago. They still look great! Btw I’ll gladly take the pic!

[@THETRUTH-DEATHCARDS]

@@1RoadGarage DoorMen is so much like OEM that many of my parts come from this company. Hell is even well made then OEM I have compared many parts. Hey Jimmy since you have a talking Sub now all you my need is a Strobe lights with Disco ball inside the Sub and let's not forget the Foam Dice 🎲🎲

[@THETRUTH-DEATHCARDS]

@@1RoadGarage did I win the pictures?🤫😳

[@benkanobe7500]

Your truck looks Showroom in those shots! Beautiful!

[@Boneless_Poosey]

I would love to have that picture. I have a 1995 6.5 diesel suburban. They don't make them like they used to. Love to see you keepin' your beauty goin. Keep it up jimmy!

[@drc6819]

Thank you for making your videos!! At the beginning of the month I bought a 1996 Chevy Tahoe, which ended up being a lemon. I have a very limited income, but thanks to your videos I have been able to work on it myself and I'm working on getting it safe and legal to drive for me and my children. Again THANK YOU for making your videos!! And I would ready love to have that picture! You've been a great inspiration to me and a great help THANK YOU!!

[@tedburnell5356]

As usual, great stuff from you. I did all of mine at the same time, even the tail light housing. I also replaced my sad third brake light to a new LED unit. Except for the third brake light, I got all the lenses and housings from 1A Auto. Excellent fit from their parts and I'm really happy with them.

[@tysoncurrie7745]

I did the same thing to my 2004 suburban, we live in AZ and out here plastic lenses don't last unless you protect them but nothing compares to a brand new part. I want the picture.

[@x-man5056]

New lenses can be sprayed with UV protestant spray. Rustoleum and Maquires both have them.

[@FabiusMaximus1000]

Those lenses make your truck look brand new. They also have a great sense of humor. I did this same thing to my truck recently. One of my park light lenses was falling out and they were both very hazed. I got new lenses and amber LEDs. Really perks it up!

[@VictorNewman201]

Sara speaks! Quality content right here ❤🚘.

[@jamesm568]

I prefer the running light lens to be clear with switchbacks and converted over to daytime running lights.

[@THETRUTH-DEATHCARDS]

I would like to have you sent me the photo, why? Since I am also a proud owner of a white Suburban and would place it in my garage with the other photos of SubLander I sure this family tree will be a time to remember. Every time I pass by looking at the pic's looks like a family member is missing. Next Christmas I will buy me a little tree and hang it there so our Suburban Family will celebrate SubLander Christmas ⛄🎅🤶🦌🌲. 🚘

[@grendle81]

Nice work Jimmy. I replaced the turn lamps on my suburban with LEDs. So much brighter . BTW I don't really want the picture of you but I wouldn't mind a picture of Farris though.

[@reedgokart4628]

My grandparents got me new headlight lenses for my car, an '03 Malibu that I named Molly, last Christmas, $40 bucks for both of them and they came with bulbs, not only were they cloudy but one was replaced without the other being replaced and the rubber was falling apart on the older one, they don't fit perfectly but it's good enough, I also put in a relay kit for them that keeps the low beams on when you hit the high beams and it works perfectly.

[@Quis85]

I wish you could post pictures in comment section. I did same thing to my 06 H3 Hummer. I even upgraded the lens all vevo LEDs back to front. Headlights are regular but upgraded to best they had. Sylvania's. I choose not to LED the headlights. Looks so much better than before. Fog lights as well.

[@edgardiaz2361]

Jimmy that obs burb is the cleanest machine I have ever seen. My god it’s perfect as perfect can be 💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@tossedsalad5532]

Can you do a video to clean the old lens

[@x-man5056]

Check KZbin. The 3M and Sylvainia kits work the best. Pretty strait forward. You'll need masking tape and a drill driver.

[@tossedsalad5532]

@@x-man5056 what fun is that when Jimmy can shows us his cool Tips and Tricks lol lol

[@rudyfelixxxcruzzz3575]

I want the picture!!! I’ll have it in my 2000 OBS Chevy tahoe Z71 And tell everyone that you’re my dad 😎🤘🏼 You taught me more than my dad did 🥲😭😂🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 rock on!

[@Tablesaw818]

Great video Jimmy!

[@JayFochs1337]

Biggest trouble with Amber (my 03 Saturn) is that they don't make cheap parts for her anymore. I elbow grease my way to a clear headlamp and 6-12 months later they're just as bad. At this rate i won't have any plastic left to sand down!

[@21Piloteer]

First thing I did when I bought my '93 Chevy G20 van was get a new set of tail light lenses and turn signal lenses from Rock Auto. They were so hazy. Then I got rid of the crappy sealed beams and installed a set of LMC Truck clear housings w/LED bulbs. 92-95 Chevy vans had the same 4-light system as the earlier Chevy trucks.

[@bgd73]

my old 96gmc lense went radioactive before it never failed inspection...swapped at 360k miles, 24 years.

[@grandn8646]

Great video, I just replaced all of the lenses both front and back with new ones and led bulbs.

[@efrensaclolo7021]

I was waiting for you to restore it by sanding and polishing.

[@1RoadGarage]

Not this time! 👍

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

I’d recommend looking for a adjustable flasher module and going to Led S/T/T lights! It’s easier on your electric system and brighter

[@zmoorer]

I want the picture!! And great vid!

[@javionbuffington]

I want the picture!... and the type of grill front you installed. Thanks

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Lol the intro was awesome.

[@Jim_woods]

I want that picture and to have a beer with you, thanks for all the videos and information as always been watching you forever. Life had been crazy for me that's why this comment is so late.

[@JamesBrown-rm2rd]

you need to have a episode about the lights in your front lower bumper on your 95 suburban

[@curtesamoangelos5995]

Watching from Yosemite Kentucky. Stop saying old! Yes sir Jimmy, I want the picture!

[@aliakrawi9945]

Quick question ,,in this model, when you hit the high beam switch and the headlights off , do the high beam work?

[@missingremote4388]

It won't flash high beams. Without the headlights on too.

[@AliMZ0]

I’m one of your fans . Thanks for everything. I want this picture.

[@juantapia8098]

Yes Please !! I Want The Picture !! Love You're Videos. Thank You for you're Time.

[@NickCal304]

Yes i need your photo !! Gladly

[@anman366]

Jimmy, I. want. that. picture!!

[@bobbythompson6017]

Spending 15 bucks for supplies to buffer out the foggy lights for both lights and maybe more but spend 40$ for new lights makes sense

[@STYLITALWAYS]

The lens may be clear... but the reflective pattern isn't like the OEM piece and the output of light actually looks less. Use some Meguiars metal polish on the OEM ones and they'll look as good as new 👌🏼

[@christopherpetrie5527]

You should use switchbacks for the lenses you replaced. They have a nice white/blue led day time running light and switch to amber when you turn your blinker on. I have a 2005 Chevy trailblazer and they have worked beautiful for almost a year now. No hyper flash either

[@shootthemoon9549]

Hey Jimmy IDK about the turn signals but for the headlights there are manufacturers that sell glass lenses and they are sweeeeet and will never fade.

[@jasonballi6978]

I want that picture Wow! I enjoy your talking truck video it made me smile and laugh. Thank you 1ROAD

[@lilde66]

Thank you for the info. Have you thought to replace the lights withLED? I want this photo.

[@x-man5056]

Your new around here aren't you. Jimmy has several LED change-out videos.

[@dudebruhdude]

Funny! That was really creative and entertaining. Well done

[@Michael-jp4oh]

Jimmy, I want the picture, autographed of course. Nice upgrade though, I went the same route.

[@mattyicee1991]

Awesome video man. I want the picture 👍

[@huntercrowder5161]

I want the photo👍🏼

[@orlandoluzzi6423]

I want the picture you take good care of your vehicles

[@mattstewart4971]

I love ur work. And would enjoy pic

[@SFCRambo60]

What about if your light sockets are so old ( 2001 GMC Sierra ) that they are falling apart, does anyone sell a new one and if so can you upgrade to the LEDS so they don't cook themselves?

[@frankiem749]

Bought two sets of those"cheap" ebay sets. One for my '94 burban the other for my pops '93 sierra. Been about two + years still looking crystal clear. Just recently bought a '95 sierra and it already had aftermarket lenses for the parking lights. Went ahead and bought another ebay set for the headlights. But theses are actually glass so we'll see how long before they cataract.

[@bobjeff5387]

Love it. I want the pic

[@TheJorgSacul]

I replaced the fogged headlight housings on my '01 Passat with Angel Eyes, and the car doesn't look like a old beater anymore. Unlike your 4 screws, I had to disassemble the nose of the car from the fenders. They still are terrible about illuminating the road very far ahead--by design-(VW calls that "a feature"), but man, they look clear, shiny, and sharp. :D

[@TheJorgSacul]

@Bones McGillicuddy oh, I bought the buggiest(no pun intended) of the VW cars, that's for sure😆. 98-05 issued series are a how-to of not to design a car. But, when it runs right, it's awesome. So 5% good times!!

[@bishop2355]

Is there a video about the fog lights in the bumper?

[@bagged91s10]

Sara Definitely looks so much better love the truck and I WANT THAT PICTURE

[@fernandoramos2690]

I want that picture!🙏 Keep up the great work, love your content!

[@919hornet4me]

I'd buff out the made in USA lenses or get oem from the dealer instead of aftermarket lenses made in someplace over seas that won't last.

[@zoefaith120]

Sara needs to installed on my 1992 s10 too. A app would be cool of a old school vehicle.

[@CB-jk3ue]

I want the picture. Good to be seen.

[@ChezJohn]

I’m learning SO much from your videos I can’t tell you, thanks for this great tutorial. P.S. I want the picture. 😁

[@ReachKiler99]

Loved that intro

[@julios.8116]

Love your videos, good info also. You need to changed them to led , and also you need to change the pig tail. I have 2004 expedition and all the plug ins i changed them and add led and made alot differwnce.. becauae plastic get dry out and halogen bulbs produce to much heat..

[@johnwagner4559]

"Jimmy likes ELAINE" 😆

[@SteveGarfunkle]

Awesome. I want the picture 😁

[@barbiesawada245]

Your not driving illegally as long as the bulb isn't burnt out. But that dingy lense was pretty aged..

[@mikependergrass308]

I’d love that picture! Thanks Jimmy

[@alk3myst]

dormann makes good products. I got door handles for my son's 95 honda that honda doesn't make anymore. They are better than the OEM.

[@tompetkoff2998]

Very Nice GMT 400. I want the Pic

[@arlenewolf5260]

Hi Jimmy nice video. Take the old lens and wipe it down with WD40, no need to polish it, the WD40 will do an amazing restoration. It wont be perfect but it will be as good as polishing it and be good for a spare. BTW how far from Knoxville are you at the new homestead. We might be neighbors. I am about 30 minutes from Knoxville.

[@jasonwells3564]

I've used Off bug spray for the headlights wouldn't that work for the turn signals too?

[@trevorhalford8410]

I keep having problems with the side marker lights filling up half way with water. I got a new set and it is still happening. Am I missing something or is there a better fix to the seal on the light socket that I can do to keep ou tff all tha moisture?

[@jocelyncortez3093]

Hey! Just ran into your channel & already ran into some very good tips. What do you recommend for the highbeams?

[@jetlifesr6437]

I want the pictures I would be amazing to have a picture of one of my favorite KZbinrs 👍🏾

[@florinmacarenco7547]

I want the picture!!!! please!!! i beg for it

[@Spencer1609751]

Great Voice over work Farris!

[@zoefaith120]

I want your picture. How is Tennessee CB life like...

[@adrianalvarez4641]

I want the picture!! Really like your videos, I have an old silverado and it helps👍

[@nickm.7239]

I would love the picture! Great video Jim Jam

[@matthewwaters3802]

Hey Jimmmmmyyy!! I want that picture!!

[@soloquerido]

Hey jimmy good work I always watch your videos I want the picture.

[@roney9002]

I want the picture! Hello from Austin, Tx. I love your videos and content. I also want the Suburban, lol.

[@danhambrick6331]

Lol.....Good one Jimmy.....

[@lanashill7949]

I want that picture. I can't see it with my cataracts. Maybe I need new eyes too.

[@drpepr96]

You know, I want that picture. But I won't get it so at least we all liked the video. 😂

[@boydmerriman]

I may be late, but I want the picture! Not sure why, but what the hey!

[@juliosantos9289]

They're cheap so you won't be that pissed off when you have to buy another set 6 months later.

[@Archit3ct1]

Curious why no led switchback or similar for these why do you run hologen?

[@guswilson3191]

I want Picture where is link for Th he dorman lights.

[@benkanobe7500]

jimmy. Please answer this one: Why no LED's? You always go LED. I'm going to do this to my truck after seeing this. Which bulbs did you purchase as the replacements? Thanks!

[@The_Crasher-xj4el]

LED in these trucks are tricky. Get Fuzed LED or Cougar Motors. Best headlight bulbs for these trucks. For the parking lamps get any quality 3157 and resistors.

[@bryandiel6773]

LEDs and older gen vehicles do not get along, Sylvania bulbs work the best

[@benkanobe7500]

@@bryandiel6773 Sylvania LEDs like Jimmy has in so many places on that truck or just Sylvania Incandescent bulbs?

[@The_Crasher-xj4el]

@@bryandiel6773 that’s true. I searched high and low for led headlights that looked decent, and Fuzed, Cougar Motor, and Sylvania look the best

[@The_Crasher-xj4el]

@@bryandiel6773 auxbeam is “decent”

[@lindahamilton8877]

I can see clearly now the rain is gone no I mean the cloud is gone LOL

[@woodennichols100]

glass lenses are available for around $100. a pop which is why no one is doing that upgrade.

[@mow10s]

I don't want the photo but I do want your SUV lol good video today

[@1RoadGarage]

Haha! Thanks!

[@lindahamilton8877]

Sarah has a lovely voice she could do voice overs

[@lcmb25]

Great video, welcome to the south! I want that photo!