Headlight Assembly Replacement
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Headlight Assembly Replacement
I have a 2000 F-350 and the headlights have dulled and yellowed. I am thinking of replacing them. Has anyone done this? How hard is it to do? Are there any replacement ones that may not discolor like the originals? Thanks for any help.
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You can replace them with the newer 02-04 lights that look better and will give you a little more light. They are a direct swap. Or you can swap in the 05-07 one piece headlights you can use the regular or the black Harley lights. You have to trim the header panel behind the lights with a dremel not a big deal takes like 30 min to do both sides. Neither of the options I gave you discolor like the older lights and are both easy to do.
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You can try the lens polishing kits at the auto parts stores. I did it to get me through until I can afford new housings and it worked surprisingly well. Only took an hour to do both headlights, signals, and tail lights.
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I recently hear this on the internet ( this forum so it give it more validity than elsewhere). A lot of guys are having success cleaning up their headlights with bug repellant. The more DEET the better. Spray it on, let it soak for a few seconds and just wipe it off.
I would have written it off but a couple of guys (skeptics) in the thread tried it and proclaimed success.
Worth a try.
I personally have the 07 lights on my 2000, much better/usable light output.
I would have written it off but a couple of guys (skeptics) in the thread tried it and proclaimed success.
Worth a try.
I personally have the 07 lights on my 2000, much better/usable light output.
Trailering
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Headlites
was looking at upgrading my 99 350 headlite with 07 models, looking at AM Auto parts they show the headlite but also a "Bezel' do I need both???
2007 Ford F350 Super Duty Truck Headlight Bezel with Parking Light - AM Autoparts
2007 Ford F350 Super Duty Truck Headlight - AM Autoparts
any help would be appreciated
Thankx, Bill
2007 Ford F350 Super Duty Truck Headlight Bezel with Parking Light - AM Autoparts
2007 Ford F350 Super Duty Truck Headlight - AM Autoparts
any help would be appreciated
Thankx, Bill
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From: Ringgold, Ga
You can do this yourself. 2 clips at top of lens. 1 rubber push cap thing at the bottom outside thats the booger.
I couldnt get mine off so far. Someone suggested 14mm deep well socket forced over it while pulling lens.
1Aauto has a video on youtube also.
Remove clips first then the bottom outside fastener. Grab a bright flashlight and look between battery and lens. You will see the bottom one near fender inner wall. Clips are between core support and lens..
I had to gently pry each side of clip back and forth while pulling up gently at the same time. Watchout they can go flying. LOL
I couldnt get mine off so far. Someone suggested 14mm deep well socket forced over it while pulling lens.
1Aauto has a video on youtube also.
Remove clips first then the bottom outside fastener. Grab a bright flashlight and look between battery and lens. You will see the bottom one near fender inner wall. Clips are between core support and lens..
I had to gently pry each side of clip back and forth while pulling up gently at the same time. Watchout they can go flying. LOL
Former Vendor
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Here's a video that we did on the removal and installation of these headlights.
These headlights can be found on our website here. Ford F350 Headlights
These headlights can be found on our website here. Ford F350 Headlights
Fleet Mechanic
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From: North Carolina, Raleigh
so the 2005-07 model headlights will fit in a 2003 f-250 with little to no modify of the metal??
Has anyone gotten and used this brand??
2007 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Headlight Pair at AM Autoparts
vs the 1Aauto guys.
2005 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Headlight Pair at 1A Auto.com
they do look alike on paper, just not sure quality.
Has anyone gotten and used this brand??
2007 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Headlight Pair at AM Autoparts
vs the 1Aauto guys.
2005 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Headlight Pair at 1A Auto.com
they do look alike on paper, just not sure quality.
Former Vendor
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 8,098
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From: Westford, MA
so the 2005-07 model headlights will fit in a 2003 f-250 with little to no modify of the metal??
Has anyone gotten and used this brand??
2007 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Headlight Pair at AM Autoparts
vs the 1Aauto guys.
2005 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Headlight Pair at 1A Auto.com
they do look alike on paper, just not sure quality.
Has anyone gotten and used this brand??
2007 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Headlight Pair at AM Autoparts
vs the 1Aauto guys.
2005 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Headlight Pair at 1A Auto.com
they do look alike on paper, just not sure quality.
Our headlights carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.
Tony
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