Light ????
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Light ????
I know ive asked b4, i think i know what headlight i want to replace mine now but not sure.
The ones that are on the truck now i just discovered do as much as the blinker. My interior lights are brighter.lol I need a modern style headlight that i can put in brighter bulbs if need be.
Any suggestions?
Wana keep the price down also. No HID!
The ones that are on the truck now i just discovered do as much as the blinker. My interior lights are brighter.lol I need a modern style headlight that i can put in brighter bulbs if need be.
Any suggestions?
Wana keep the price down also. No HID!
MSEE
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I do agree that the relay upgrade is an effective way to get brighter headlights - but the stock lights shouldn't be dimmer than your interior lights. You might want to inspect the wiring pigtails for corrosion, as a first step.
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Also make sure the alternator brackets that mount it to the block are clean.
all the points where the brackets contact the alt and engine block. The alt
grounds through that to the block. Also check the negative battery cable
for good clean contact to ground. they need a good cleaning once and a
while.
all the points where the brackets contact the alt and engine block. The alt
grounds through that to the block. Also check the negative battery cable
for good clean contact to ground. they need a good cleaning once and a
while.
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Im going to redo the wires but still want the new look....
Anyone know anything or can tell me the difference between these four?
1974 Ford F250 Headlights
Anyone know anything or can tell me the difference between these four?
1974 Ford F250 Headlights
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Well yeah.
Sealed beam
Sealed beam with halo
Sealed beam projector with city light
Sealed beam projector with city light and halo
'strange that they call them "sealed beams" because they use a replaceable bulb. Sealed beams are, well, sealed in a vacuum like an incandescent bulb.
A "city light" is an accessory bulb inside the housing and below the main bulb. It is a low Watt bulb wired to the parking light circuit. Some cities in Europe don't allow the use of headlights within the city limit cuz the streets are already lit up. Hence, "city lights".
The other difference is the projection. The first two use a bulb reflector (cover) while the projectors use a lense over the bulb to disperse the light.
PS.. your light rack is ready. I'm having a tuff time finding a 5-foot long cardboard box. I may have to go to a flooring store to find a carpet tube.
Sealed beam
Sealed beam with halo
Sealed beam projector with city light
Sealed beam projector with city light and halo
'strange that they call them "sealed beams" because they use a replaceable bulb. Sealed beams are, well, sealed in a vacuum like an incandescent bulb.
A "city light" is an accessory bulb inside the housing and below the main bulb. It is a low Watt bulb wired to the parking light circuit. Some cities in Europe don't allow the use of headlights within the city limit cuz the streets are already lit up. Hence, "city lights".
The other difference is the projection. The first two use a bulb reflector (cover) while the projectors use a lense over the bulb to disperse the light.
PS.. your light rack is ready. I'm having a tuff time finding a 5-foot long cardboard box. I may have to go to a flooring store to find a carpet tube.
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Well yeah.
Sealed beam
Sealed beam with halo
Sealed beam projector with city light
Sealed beam projector with city light and halo
'strange that they call them "sealed beams" because they use a replaceable bulb. Sealed beams are, well, sealed in a vacuum like an incandescent bulb.
A "city light" is an accessory bulb inside the housing and below the main bulb. It is a low Watt bulb wired to the parking light circuit. Some cities in Europe don't allow the use of headlights within the city limit cuz the streets are already lit up. Hence, "city lights".
The other difference is the projection. The first two use a bulb reflector (cover) while the projectors use a lense over the bulb to disperse the light.
PS.. your light rack is ready. I'm having a tuff time finding a 5-foot long cardboard box. I may have to go to a flooring store to find a carpet tube.
Sealed beam
Sealed beam with halo
Sealed beam projector with city light
Sealed beam projector with city light and halo
'strange that they call them "sealed beams" because they use a replaceable bulb. Sealed beams are, well, sealed in a vacuum like an incandescent bulb.
A "city light" is an accessory bulb inside the housing and below the main bulb. It is a low Watt bulb wired to the parking light circuit. Some cities in Europe don't allow the use of headlights within the city limit cuz the streets are already lit up. Hence, "city lights".
The other difference is the projection. The first two use a bulb reflector (cover) while the projectors use a lense over the bulb to disperse the light.
PS.. your light rack is ready. I'm having a tuff time finding a 5-foot long cardboard box. I may have to go to a flooring store to find a carpet tube.
So i guess i want #1 or #3, i think the others are to modern. Now #3, will the center circle light up as well as the bigger outer circle?
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I decided to go with #1. It will look better when turned off i think....
Nxt question is what bulbs to install in them? We have PIAA's in our other trucks but i dont think they are that bright.
Here is a link to the H4 bulbs by PIAA, what one is the brightest?
PIAA
Also, is there any other good bulbs beside HID that are SUPER BRIGHT! ?
Nxt question is what bulbs to install in them? We have PIAA's in our other trucks but i dont think they are that bright.
Here is a link to the H4 bulbs by PIAA, what one is the brightest?
PIAA
Also, is there any other good bulbs beside HID that are SUPER BRIGHT! ?
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if you have round head ligths you can get LED lights you can find the lights cheaper in other places...
Mustang Project - Product Display
heres some for 300$ http://www.bjsoffroad.com/CartGenie/prod-1062.htm way way brighter and pulls way less amperage....
Mustang Project - Product Display
heres some for 300$ http://www.bjsoffroad.com/CartGenie/prod-1062.htm way way brighter and pulls way less amperage....
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if you have round head ligths you can get LED lights you can find the lights cheaper in other places...
Mustang Project - Product Display
heres some for 300$ View the 7-inch Round LED Headlamp by Truck-Lite 27250C at http://www.bjsoffroad.com way way brighter and pulls way less amperage....
Mustang Project - Product Display
heres some for 300$ View the 7-inch Round LED Headlamp by Truck-Lite 27250C at http://www.bjsoffroad.com way way brighter and pulls way less amperage....
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HAHAHAA! I always plan way ahead so when it comes to that step, im on it!
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I am very interested in how this turned out as I am looking at doing the same thing. SuperDuty93 can you please let us know if these turned out to be quality parts? And I think you were going with the 1st choice on the page, is that what you ended up getting? How do you like them? Thanks.