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I wouldn't recommend niteshading the headlights. Just go with smoked headlights.1 coat will look like crap. 2 will be too dark. 3 is BLACK.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...my-lights.html
As for the HIDs ive had mine for almost 2 years now and have never been flashed or pulled over. Not blinding at all. My cutoff is really good. I got a pic somewhere. Gotta find it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...my-lights.html
As for the HIDs ive had mine for almost 2 years now and have never been flashed or pulled over. Not blinding at all. My cutoff is really good. I got a pic somewhere. Gotta find it.
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Thats the relay harness I got. Its also available on Ebay sometimes.
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So, Texas, I listened to you and had asked for Nighthawk Platinums and that wiring relay for Christmas. I got them today and was just wondering when I install the harness, does it put strain on the battery? Do I need to upgrade my alternator? I also have an amp running off of it.
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So, Texas, I listened to you and had asked for Nighthawk Platinums and that wiring relay for Christmas. I got them today and was just wondering when I install the harness, does it put strain on the battery? Do I need to upgrade my alternator? I also have an amp running off of it.
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From: Moyock
im sorry if i missed it but where exactly can i get this headlight setup? i seen the truck viva bottom lights but where do you buy those headlights? sidemarkers?
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Those are the factory stock side markers already on the truck, the headlights are available on ebay from several sellers. Search for 1992 F150 CLEAR HEADLIGHTS
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So, Texas, I listened to you and had asked for Nighthawk Platinums and that wiring relay for Christmas. I got them today and was just wondering when I install the harness, does it put strain on the battery? Do I need to upgrade my alternator? I also have an amp running off of it.
You don't need to upgrade the alternator. Although that might make the lights brighter especially at idle. I would like to upgrade mine too.
The only thing I would do is add a good 30 amp fuse to the headlight relay. When you hook it up don't hook it directly to the battery. Instead you can get power from the starter solenoid.
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Thats cool, I hope your happy with it. It should be noticably better.
You don't need to upgrade the alternator. Although that might make the lights brighter especially at idle. I would like to upgrade mine too.
The only thing I would do is add a good 30 amp fuse to the headlight relay. When you hook it up don't hook it directly to the battery. Instead you can get power from the starter solenoid.
You don't need to upgrade the alternator. Although that might make the lights brighter especially at idle. I would like to upgrade mine too.
The only thing I would do is add a good 30 amp fuse to the headlight relay. When you hook it up don't hook it directly to the battery. Instead you can get power from the starter solenoid.
9007 XENON HID RELAY WIRING HARNESS US SELLER FAST SHIP - eBay (item 230487997028 end time Jan-10-11 21:23:58 PST)
Maybe ill just make my own.
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What gauge wires does your headlight relay harness use? Im looking at getting one designed for HIDs but the wire looks really small. Cheap price kinda worries me too.
9007 XENON HID RELAY WIRING HARNESS US SELLER FAST SHIP - eBay (item 230487997028 end time Jan-10-11 21:23:58 PST)
Maybe ill just make my own.
9007 XENON HID RELAY WIRING HARNESS US SELLER FAST SHIP - eBay (item 230487997028 end time Jan-10-11 21:23:58 PST)
Maybe ill just make my own.
I found another place that carries the kit I have besides LMC and Ebay. Here is some info on the relay kit. The picture is a stock photo. It has different connectors for older bulbs it looks like. It says 14 gauge wire. I'm not sure how heavy of wire you think you need but your lights shouldn't need anything heavier than this, since they draw less power when on. They only draw more during warm up, which is a short time. This picture from Ebay is the one I bought.
9007 Headlight Heavy Duty Wire Harness Relay by AutoDirectSave
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From: Moyock
DONT BUY FROM TRUCK VIVA!!!!!!!!!! i ordered the grid finish and received the normal euro.... they will not email back or answer any phone number i have called.
at least they were only $30
does anyone know where else to get the grid finish clear bumber/bottom lights???
at least they were only $30
does anyone know where else to get the grid finish clear bumber/bottom lights???
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Sounds like you need to place a dispute on the charge with your card company.
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DONT BUY FROM TRUCK VIVA!!!!!!!!!! i ordered the grid finish and received the normal euro.... they will not email back or answer any phone number i have called.
at least they were only $30
does anyone know where else to get the grid finish clear bumber/bottom lights???
at least they were only $30
does anyone know where else to get the grid finish clear bumber/bottom lights???
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From: peterborough ontario
my old lady just put my truck in the snow bank in the last snow storm 
so i had to get a new grille and light i got just aftermakeit head lights becouse i couldnt fined a set without the yellowing crap on them thay look great to me and im thinking about running the hid setup in them the kit looks sweet and vary easy install it comes with everything and detailed instructions
so i had to get a new grille and light i got just aftermakeit head lights becouse i couldnt fined a set without the yellowing crap on them thay look great to me and im thinking about running the hid setup in them the kit looks sweet and vary easy install it comes with everything and detailed instructions