Headlight bulb upgrade?
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From: Keller, TX
Headlight bulb upgrade?
Ok guys, I have noticed some rumblings about headlight bulb swaps. I'm interested into upgrading my headlight bulbs and fog light bulbs in the stock housings on my 06 XLT. Recommendations?
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From: RVA
Do you want to stick with halogen bulbs, or make the full upgrade to HIDs?
For bulbs:
Sylvania SilverStars
Philips ClearVision Ultras
and some from PIAA (I cannot remember the bulb name)
As for HIDs. You're on your own there, but Retro Solutions has a nice kit. I would suggest using the "search" function here if you're interested in the HIDs. Much more info to gather that way.
For bulbs:
Sylvania SilverStars
Philips ClearVision Ultras
and some from PIAA (I cannot remember the bulb name)
As for HIDs. You're on your own there, but Retro Solutions has a nice kit. I would suggest using the "search" function here if you're interested in the HIDs. Much more info to gather that way.
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DDMTUNING kits are 1/3 of the price of the retro ones with a lifetime warranty and are plug and play, no cutting or messing with wires. I've had the dual beam digital 55W in my headlights now for a couple yrs and have been trouble free, I just ordered the fog light single beam 35W set and can't wait to get them. I've had all the others mentioned above in my truck and do yourself a favor DO NOT waste your money. Get HID'S! You'll never go back, I have them in all my vehicles and motorcycles.
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yes if you get the hi/low kit I believe it comes with a relay harness. I have the 55w hi/low kit so I def have it and it's cake to install. Just a relay harness so you use the power direct from battery when the lights are turned on.
Mountain Pass
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From: Tampa, FL
I ordered a 35w 5000k set.
I'll see how it turns out.
I might consider doing that projecter retrofit thread that was posted recently
-ruli00
I'll see how it turns out.
I might consider doing that projecter retrofit thread that was posted recently
-ruli00
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I have the 6000k 55w and they look like the 5000k 35w. Just a little blue tint almost pure white.
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From: RVA
OP...all of the bulbs are very similar. You won't notice a huge difference between any of the three I suggested. They will all be slightly brighter than stock, but it won't be like you just turned on the sun.
The HIDs are great, but very few companies make a plug and play system. If you want a total headlight replacement for HIDs, scour the internet.
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From: RVA
Here's the correct fitment for our trucks:
Clear:
Recon Accessories: Part # 264198CL - CLEAR Projector Headlights Ford F150 04-08
or Smoked:
Recon Accessories: Part # 264198BK - SMOKED Projector Headlights Ford F150 04-08
Clear:
Recon Accessories: Part # 264198CL - CLEAR Projector Headlights Ford F150 04-08
or Smoked:
Recon Accessories: Part # 264198BK - SMOKED Projector Headlights Ford F150 04-08
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Great suggestion...if the OP had a SuperDuty.
OP...all of the bulbs are very similar. You won't notice a huge difference between any of the three I suggested. They will all be slightly brighter than stock, but it won't be like you just turned on the sun.
The HIDs are great, but very few companies make a plug and play system. If you want a total headlight replacement for HIDs, scour the internet.
OP...all of the bulbs are very similar. You won't notice a huge difference between any of the three I suggested. They will all be slightly brighter than stock, but it won't be like you just turned on the sun.
The HIDs are great, but very few companies make a plug and play system. If you want a total headlight replacement for HIDs, scour the internet.
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From: Conover, North Carolina
I'd recommend Sylvania's Silverstar Ultra bulbs! I have them in my headlights and fogs. Very bright, and a nice clear white light. Sylvania says Up to 50% brighter, up to 40% more downroad visibility and up to 50% more sideroad visibility, and I'd agree. I picked up both at Wal-Mart for under 90 bucks. Easy upgrade. I would advise not doing it on a rainy or humid day. I've seen moisture fog up a lens, and it's very hard to remove.