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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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What would be the correct bulb for the 2015 Super Duty trucks? I find references for the earlier trucks, but there's no guarantee that they are the same...
Anyone know?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Big-Foot
What would be the correct bulb for the 2015 Super Duty trucks? I find references for the earlier trucks, but there's no guarantee that they are the same...
Anyone know?
I'm pretty sure their H13.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 09:43 AM
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Aren't these the same thing for only $85?
CREE 48W 4400LM 5000K Car LED Headlight Kit H4 H13 9004 9007 Hi Lo DRL Lamp Bulb | eBay

Claims to be higher wattage but looks the same as the other one posted.
I looked at that very closely and knew someone was going to bring it up, im sure they are damn near if not the same product...but, it made me feel better buying them from a reputable dealer and at least hoping spending more money was getting me a higher quality product. Plus, i know the guy i bought them from will take care of me, or any of his customers, if i was to have a problem.

He was very upfront with me as well when i told him i wanted the headlights, that i wouldn't like them if i use my high beams a lot because the high beams are pretty useless.

I may try a set of the cheap ebay ones in my fog lights...but probably not. I just don't trust cheap stuff like that from ebay
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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I'm pretty sure their H13.
Thanks Chad!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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I feel the same, I got my reverse/interior LED bulbs from Retro solutions even though they were more than some on ebay, but their customer service has been really great and I'd rather pay a bit more for that piece of mind.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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Yeah exactly. At least you can deal with a real company and American even if you have to pay a little more
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Yahiko
You can't really tell the power of an LED by looking at it.
Also the stuff from China that is clones tends to have cheaper
parts or missing parts and even some times be soldered with
the wrong solder. Acid core on electronics it a BIG no-no.The
acid causes problems. But they don't care they tend to be gone
by the time the problem shows up. 90 days or so in some cases.

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I don't think there is much of a "clone" issue going on here considering neither product is a brand name and they are both from China. There aren't two factories making the same thing - one higher quality than the other. Just because something cost more doesn't make it better. The one that cost more doesn't even claim to be better!

I don't understand why so many here are so afraid of ebay. I just got a really great deal on a really great alternator on ebay and everybody tried to bash it in a different thread. There is no risk if you buy from a reputable seller. Yes, if you buy from a chinese seller with 96% feedback, you will probably have a bad experience. If you buy from an American seller with 99%+ feedback, you probably won't. Some guy on a forum is not more reliable than some guy on ebay. Not every seller on ebay is from china. Search around, there are many sellers selling these lights. Usually the American sellers sell the same thing for a couple dollars more and that is worth it, it's mostly about faster shipping.

If there is a problem you complain to ebay and get your money back. They take it back from the seller without really even asking any questions. It is 100% guaranteed. If ebay cannot recover the money from the seller they take the hit and still refund you. Ebay is very bad for sellers, but good for buyers this way. It's not like it used to be in 1999.

I will say this, I make my living on ebay, as an American power seller, with 100% positive feedback. My customers always leave me rave reviews. I also pride myself in selling my parts for the most money possible, and I'm good at it. I usually ask more than all the other sellers for the same thing, and I usually get it, because somebody is always dumb enough to think it must be better. My profit margins are ridiculous.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 05:29 PM
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Im really liking the looks of these headlights, just not sure how they will hold up with DRL. But when you figure a pair of silverstars is like $50, I think I'd rather take my chances with these considering they are "lifetime" LED.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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Im really liking the looks of these headlights, just not sure how they will hold up with DRL. But when you figure a pair of silverstars is like $50, I think I'd rather take my chances with these considering they are "lifetime" LED.
If they are a quality product, they should have no issue lasting the 30,000 hours claimed. Lots of other LED products do. Your truck will probably be worn out long before that many hours.
 
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That's fine and all, but I'll stick with these. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Trophy_23
Im really liking the looks of these headlights, just not sure how they will hold up with DRL. But when you figure a pair of silverstars is like $50, I think I'd rather take my chances with these considering they are "lifetime" LED.
Thats kinda the logic I was thinking of
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 12:02 AM
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Seems to be a lot of negativity about these bulbs in the jeep community. Many going out after 6months and then issues trying to get warranty. I'm going to just monitor this for a while, just spent too much money lately to jump in at the moment. If a bulb goes out then I will do it I think.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 08:33 AM
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Im really liking the looks of these headlights, just not sure how they will hold up with DRL. But when you figure a pair of silverstars is like $50, I think I'd rather take my chances with these considering they are "lifetime" LED.

Nothing is life time. Are these DOT compliant??
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 08:41 AM
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Nothing is life time. Are these DOT compliant??
The warranty is.

Good question on DOT. Probably not, but seeing as you've made it clear you're not a US citizen this shouldn't be of much concern to you
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Trophy_23
Seems to be a lot of negativity about these bulbs in the jeep community. Many going out after 6months and then issues trying to get warranty. I'm going to just monitor this for a while, just spent too much money lately to jump in at the moment. If a bulb goes out then I will do it I think.
On this brand or generalized LED headlights? I've heard nothing but good things about these.
 
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