HD lights vs. Hella vs. FX4/2

stanger_missle · #1 (**permalink**) 12-29-2008, 08:18 PM

I have a black 2006 Ext Cab 4x4 F150 XLT. I am thinking about blacking it out. I really like the monochrome look if it is done right. I hate the bright silver headlights. I can get the Hella black headlights for $219. The HD are alot more and hard to find (Ebay, auto recyclers, ect). I'm not sure about the FX4/2. Which ones have a gloss black housing? Aren't the FX4 ones grey? I don't want them to stand out because they are a different shade than the body.

I like the write-ups on painting your headlights. I'm too nervous about opening them up. I have a habit of "improving" a part by breaking it or making it unusable.

What do you guys think? I'm also getting a black mesh upper and lower grill (GrillCraft FOR-1306B) and black N-Fab step bars (http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orus...tep_Blacks.jpg). The headlights stick out like a sore thumb.

ReAX · #2 (**permalink**) 12-29-2008, 08:56 PM

I rather liked the looks of the Hella and for $220/pair it's hard to go wrong with them.

stanger_missle · #3 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 01:35 PM

Yeah, I like them alot too. I was just wondering what would blend in better with a black truck. Does anybody here have the Hella lights? I would hope that they are built better than some of the cheap ones on Ebay. I made that mistake with my Cobra. Those lights were junk LOL.

Truck Stuff · #4 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 04:24 PM

You should get the Hella....... The headlights,tail lights and grill with lights were made for Ford by Hella, but Hella lost the bid.

Steina · #5 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 10:10 AM

Anzo USA makes black headlights for your 150; I put a set on my Explorer and they are very well made.

Steve