Well, I went cheap and happy with the results. Dirtstiffs suggested the Silverstar Ultar Bulbs which I picked up at Walmart for $45 per pair...not real cheap but a third the cost of the LED's. Just changed the low beams and adjusted the lights to hit a little higher on the road. Both very easy to change and adjust.

What a difference...exactly what I was looking to accomplish. If or when I decide to tackle the high beam replacement, I will probably go with the LED,s simply because it sounds like a real bitch to even get the the highs and something you only want to do once...during the winter!

But those Ultras did exactly what I wanted...100% better than the stocks. When do my next long haul road trip, I will tape one of the stock bulbs in the trunk just in case the Ultra burns out on the road, since life of these bulbs seem to be the major drawback.