I need to upgrades on my factory lights . Headlamp & fog lights. it only has 11,200 miles on the Ex. time to start driving it more . I want to do the best upgrades for it. V-10 4X2 Ex.

Thank's ,Don

 

Swapping your bulbs for Silverstars is a quick and cheap upgrade.
You can also swap a brighter bulb in for your for fogs as well.

After that, you can put in 05 style headlights, most people say they see improvement with that design, but you have to do a little surgery on your truck.

aftermarket HIDs are another option, kits around $200. probably some brands listed if you search - fit and finish can be an issue with some kits.

 

I must say Projectors with HIDs!

 

Wiring upgrade and better bulbs are nice (I did both), but four 9" lights on a light bar really bring home the bacon.

 

You got any pictures of the light bar?

 

I have An 05 Ex. 4X2 V-10 If another 05 light is better ? Let me know !I thought i saw a thead for LED lights that could be installed , on fog lights ?


Thank's , Don C.

 

Sorry, assumed you had the older, pre-05 truck/headlights.
Some of the aftermarket lights have a line of LEDs in them. You can also swap in turns signal bulbs with LEDs.
I've seen LED off road lights on side by sides etc, but haven't seen them in use on the road.

 

I swapped my fog's bulbs for 9005s. Plugged right in...HUGE difference without lotsa bucks.

 

I swapped out 80w/100w to Hella bulbs on my headlights. not sure if they are available in the 05 bulb style but they were only about $20 each via amazon or ebay..
For fog lights I run 100 watt Blue Eye bulbs which are awesome.. they are coated to eliminate glare from rain fog snow and really illuminate wet pavement well. again they are about $20 per bulb... they are sealed beam so u have to change the 4" housing that you would find on rubber housed utility lights at any auto parts stores or harbor freight... pics in my album

 

I have the 05 and put in HID's. Great investment. Especially if you drive a lot at night.

 

Do you have part numbers for the bulbs you used? I ran Hella lights and 80/100 bulbs on my 740 volvo wagon they were great. My understanding was that they were too hot and would not work with the "plastic" lenses. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Pictures too.

 

FWIW, HIDs run cooler. About 35 watts.

 

What bulbs can you put into 03 lights?

 

Yes they do. I have both 35W and 55W HIDs in mine~!