Headlight Bulbs
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Laughing Gas
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Headlight Bulbs
I would like to get some more light out of my headlights. I have upgraded to the 2003 type headlights What is the best replacement bulbs for night and rain.. No HID Just straight bulb replacement...
It's a Van Gogh
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From: Elk Grove, CA
To get the most out of your stock or stockish halogens get a harness to get juice straight from the batteries. HIDs will put out way more light for like $20 more, but I can see the virtue of getting a replacement bulb anywhere, or not confusing someone else working on the truck.
I hope that was your question, can't help ya with the seat covers.
I hope that was your question, can't help ya with the seat covers.
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From: joliet il
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From: SoCal
Check out this related thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-years-6.html
I have the PIAA 9007 Xtreme White Plus Bulbs ( ), which are on the expensive side, but work well, especially in conjunction with the new '02-04 reflector-style lens housings & an upgraded wiring harness.
I too didn't want HIDs without a housing properly designed for HIDs, especially as my truck is lifted 8" & I didn't want to blind or annoy everyone, especially around town. The above combo works well, and I plan to get some HID aux off-road lights and/or an LED bar for off-roading, or deserted roads out in the middle of nowhere.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-years-6.html
I have the PIAA 9007 Xtreme White Plus Bulbs ( ), which are on the expensive side, but work well, especially in conjunction with the new '02-04 reflector-style lens housings & an upgraded wiring harness.
I too didn't want HIDs without a housing properly designed for HIDs, especially as my truck is lifted 8" & I didn't want to blind or annoy everyone, especially around town. The above combo works well, and I plan to get some HID aux off-road lights and/or an LED bar for off-roading, or deserted roads out in the middle of nowhere.
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From: Oakdale, CA
I have had good luck with the Silverstars. They have a nice white color to them and they are definitely brighter with good clear headlight assemblies.
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From: Palm Bay, Florida
A few years back guys were installing the SilverStar ULTRAS.
They were found NOT to last very long.
Everyone seemed to switch to the "standard" SilverStars, which I did at the same time I went to the '02-'04 headlights in my '99
Mine are still working fine, and the light output is more than adiquite for me.
They were found NOT to last very long.
Everyone seemed to switch to the "standard" SilverStars, which I did at the same time I went to the '02-'04 headlights in my '99
Mine are still working fine, and the light output is more than adiquite for me.
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From: Glen Rose, Texas
I run the sliver stars and they work fine. But my fogs are HID's so that espically helps on these dark night time roads around me.
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From: Oakdale, CA
No need to change harnesses. It is still a 9007 bulb so it plugs right in.
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From: Glen Rose, Texas
As stated by DP they plug right in. Most the guys on here when talking about the harness upgrade, and doing so to run 80-90 watt bulbs.
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From: Hat Creek Ca
I have Silverstars on my little truck and I am not that impressed, better but worth it?? As Tugly mentioned we have very suicidal deer here as most of us do. I still drive with my foot on the brake. ( So to speak ) Three deer and an elk in five years, sucks.
Installing some Hella's when the weather warms up.
Installing some Hella's when the weather warms up.
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Yep. They are 9145 bulbs and you can get them in the Silverstar version. They are about $20 a piece.