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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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Old vs New Headlight Bulbs?

I am curious if anybody has tried the new 6-volt halogen bulbs in place of the standard tungsten filiment headlight bulbs. I see them on Ebay claiming to be better than the standard bulb. If they are better, is it a slight improvement or very noticable. They cost about $40 a pair.

Halogen headlights: Ford 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 - eBay (item 300533941945 end time Mar-13-11 19:03:11 PDT)

Also, has anybody tried the 6-volt LED taillight bulbs in place of the standard filiment?

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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I fried the 6 volt tail light led in my old bsa.. didn't like the vibration ,and failed before the rideing season was over..might last longer on your truck..
 
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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On some of the old ford forums,this has been discussed and most agree the halogen lights draw too much current to be used with a old generator. Several have tried and had to go back to the older lights due to their battery's running down.
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Thanks for the input guys. Jag
 
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