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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Headlight Retainer Clips [resolved]

Hey, where can I buy those clips that hold the headlight housings in. I'm talking about those little metal clips that look like they're made to be removed with snap ring pliers. I broke four out of six of them while removing my headlights and need to replace them. I have not yet attempted to find them, so any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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I don't know where or if you can get them, but those things suck getting out of there don't they!
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Lots of breaking. I could tell that none of those had been removed since the truck was assembled in 1996. They were solidly rusted in place. The breakage was necessary.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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i ended up having to get mine on ebay in a 25 pack.... if you want pm me your address and ill send you however many you need. i wont ever use all 25
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Well, I pretty much need them tomorrow. If I don't have any luck tomorrow, though, put me down for six, lol.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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I found them locally. Sanders Supply is where I finally located them. It's an automotive paint supply shop.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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glad you got them local i looked everywhere here and couldnt find them.. ended up having to order them. i only needed 1 had to get 25 haha
 
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Headlight Retainer Clips

Here's a long shot...on the chance you're still active on this thread, I sure would like to buy 4 of those retainer clips...gonna change the headlights on my '01 F250...when I did the change on my '96 F150, I broke 4 of the 6 clips, so I need to get these before I start the new project - how much would you be asking? Thanks - chubmanjoe
 
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