New Headlights on my 2001 eXcursion

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Aug 23, 2011 | 10:08 PM

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gr8scott72

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I got them on ebay they are for an 05 and i did have to cut the header panel a fair amount but it was super easy and no way to mess anything up. Just keep cutting till they fit they don't mount on the header panel anyway.

I got the grill and the headlights for $260 bucks. I had to cut the grill too, but it was easy with a long blade in my jig saw.

I just installed a set of these on my Excursion tonight. I'll have some pictures of mine up in the next few days. (New grill too.)

Aug 24, 2011 | 09:38 PM

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Digger 5

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Can you do the 05 lights without doing the grille?

Aug 24, 2011 | 09:51 PM

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TXtinct

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Can you do the 05 lights without doing the grille?

Im pretty sure you can.

Aug 25, 2011 | 06:21 AM

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Jmatthews

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Can you do the 05 lights without doing the grille?

Yes you can.

Aug 25, 2011 | 06:53 AM

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scottzj

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Yes you can do either one and will still work with each other. I installed the lights on my 04 KR, then added the grill later. I love the look.

Aug 25, 2011 | 02:46 PM

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Digger 5

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Yes you can.

Is this what you used?
Depo 330-1128R-AS1 Passenger Side Headlight Assembly | eBay

Aug 26, 2011 | 06:18 AM

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scottzj

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Here are the ones I used as they came with the adapter.
99-04 SUPERDUTY CONVERSION 07 HEADLAMP HEADLIGHTS SET | eBay

Aug 26, 2011 | 08:11 AM

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Jmatthews

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Originally Posted by Digger 5

Is this what you used?
Depo 330-1128R-AS1 Passenger Side Headlight Assembly | eBay

Yes I'm pretty sure that was it. Same price I paid, got the grill local for $80 at a crash replacement part store.

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Aug 26, 2011 | 10:17 AM

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Digger 5

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I went to the link and checked the info. It looks easy. I read on the post that it required 2 bolts and clips. Will this be self explanitory when I get the kit? Are they Ford bolts or just common hardware store parts?

Are you happy with the light output? Was it equal to or better than stock?

I appreciate your help!

Aug 26, 2011 | 10:50 AM

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Diamond-X

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Here are the ones I used as they came with the adapter.
99-04 SUPERDUTY CONVERSION 07 HEADLAMP HEADLIGHTS SET | eBay

Those look great! I'm on a budget and couldn't afford the upgrade.

BTW, I purchased a pair of new Sylvania Silverstar bulbs (9007su) for $22. Total cost of my 2001 headlight replacement was $132.

It's nice to know the options.

Diamond-X

Aug 26, 2011 | 11:50 AM

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hd883chopper

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Originally Posted by scottzj

Here are the ones I used as they came with the adapter.
99-04 SUPERDUTY CONVERSION 07 HEADLAMP HEADLIGHTS SET | eBay

Damn, that looks very nice. I can see an upgrade on my 2001 coming soon! LOL

Aug 26, 2011 | 01:06 PM

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gr8scott72

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I just installed a set of these on my Excursion tonight. I'll have some pictures of mine up in the next few days. (New grill too.)

Going outside right now to wash the Excursion and the other car. Will have more pictures this evening hopefully!

Aug 26, 2011 | 01:46 PM

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Shepherd2

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You might want to get a set of these, the plastic ones tend to overheat and melt.

9008/H13 HeadLight Socket Connector Plug CERAMIC HITEMP | eBay

Aug 26, 2011 | 04:30 PM

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SkySkiJason

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I have the '05+ lenses on my F350 and the '02+ (clear lenses) on the X. With relay harness and Hella 80/100 bulbs, the '02-'04 headlights put out more usable light and are not inundated with the POS H13/9008 bulbs. The ceramic pigtails were not available yet and after several melted pigtails/harnesses I just went to HID.

here's the 80/100 bulbs ($23 pair) Susquehanna MotorSports - Auto Performance Product