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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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Need headlights for the SD

I need some new headlights on my 03 SD. I really like the new HID/LED style that I have seen on cars. My wife's 300 has them and it's dang near like daylight. Does anyone know where to look or have suggestions?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 07:04 AM
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Are you needing new headlight assemblies or just wanting to replace/upgrade bulbs?

I swapped '04 headlight assemblies into my '99 and installed Sylvania SilverStar bulbs and am very happy with the light output I have....
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 07:50 AM
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I don't need new assemblies but I want them. I do need brighter lights than what I have.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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Someone posted a link to these a while back. I like the look of them.

00-04 Ford Excursion /99-04 F250 Super-Duty LED Headlights - Black (Pair) Buy Online at Xtralights.com
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 10:15 AM
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Someone posted a link to these a while back. I like the look of them.

00-04 Ford Excursion /99-04 F250 Super-Duty LED Headlights - Black (Pair) Buy Online at Xtralights.com

The black and the clear look great, I wonder how easy they are to mount. All of the reviews look fake...

00-04 Ford Excursion / 99-04 F250 Super-Duty LED Headlights - Chrome (Pair) Buy Online at Xtralights.com
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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All of the reviews look fake...

Oddly, I had that very same thought. I imagine other places sell the same lights, though. Maybe I'll do some looking around.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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I found them in both black and silver from several other sites, including Xtreme Diesel. Sounds like installation could require some tweaking of the header panel and an additional wire for the LEDs, judging by the reviews posted there.
 
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What level of header tweaking? As much as factory 05-07, or less? I've really considered just getting an 05 header with the light to eliminate the issue. My ranch hand bumper is universal 99-07 so it's not an issue.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 02:58 PM
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From what the reviews said, it seems like it isn't major surgery. Just opening up a couple spots a little for some sort of clip or something.
 
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I put a set of these on BigRed ! I like em !!

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99 04 Excursion F250 F350 1pc Halo LED Projector Head Lights Front Lamp Set Pair | eBay
 
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I got an upgraded wiring harness from Susquehanna Motorsports and I installed 80W/100W bulbs and now I can see!!!

Very easy install.
 
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I got an upgraded wiring harness from Susquehanna Motorsports and I installed 80W/100W bulbs and now I can see!!!

Very easy install.
Additional info, links please...
 
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Susquehanna Motorsports Transition Upgrade Headlamp Harness - RallyLights.com

You can DIY very easily and save money.

It's just a custom harness wired on 30 amp relays and 10ga wire connected to the battery. 80w/100w bulbs in ceramic bulb sockets.
 
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I got an upgraded wiring harness from Susquehanna Motorsports and I installed 80W/100W bulbs and now I can see!!!

Very easy install.
x2 for an upgraded harness. I got mine from GOS Performance (Upgraded Headlight Harness for 94-04 Ford with 9007 Bulbs [50-9106] - $85.00 : GOS Performance | High Performance Diesel Parts | Bozeman / Livingston, Montana, 800-620-4467) and it had a noticeable difference. I also added some Silverstar Ultras and my light output is much brighter. It's no Xenon kit, but I'm happy with the brightness now and I can still get replacement bulbs at the local auto store (I've only had one go out in the last 3 years).
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 06:46 PM
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Susquehanna Motorsports Transition Upgrade Headlamp Harness - RallyLights.com

You can DIY very easily and save money.

It's just a custom harness wired on 30 amp relays and 10ga wire connected to the battery. 80w/100w bulbs in ceramic bulb sockets.
+1 and you wont look like a ricer.

Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply
 
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