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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 06:41 AM
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So, it's 2017 last post here was 2015 ... any recommendations on upgrading the lighting on my 2002 F-350? Would like to stick as close to stock as possible, wouldn't mind changing lamp/reflector assemblies, and might consider harness upgrade. What bulbs do you recommend.
I went with Trucklites LED in my F350. They provide a excellent lighting and have a perfect cutoff so as not to blind on coming traffic. Do you have Sealed beams now or the housings that take a bulb?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 08:31 AM
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Currently have lamp assemblies that require bulbs in rear bayonet socket.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 08:37 AM
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You can try ZXE Bulbs, they are bright, but keep in mind the brighter bulbs don't last as long. Have you tried aiming your headlights?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 10:51 AM
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I went from 99-01 style Headlamps to 02+ with Sylvania Sylverstar bulbs and it made a significant improvement. You may consider a 05+ with some projector's if you're really looking for high output. Something like below.

 
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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 04:11 PM
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I actually just finished the first step for having brighter headlights this afternoon....

rewired the lights thru relays
 
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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 10:12 PM
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My truck just went off to paint and I will be replacing the lights as well. I have tried the light restore kits and the bug spray for far too long and they need to go. I am just going to go down to the Ford dealer and purchase OEM lights and be done with it. Yes they cost more but I got 16 years out of the first ones so hopefully I will get long life out of the next set. I never had a problem with the brightness of the OEM lights but I am also running a stronger bulb in the lights and in the fog lights and when they are both on I have plenty of light.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 10:50 PM
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Thanks, sounds like a fix I'll use.

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My truck just went off to paint and I will be replacing the lights as well. I have tried the light restore kits and the bug spray for far too long and they need to go. I am just going to go down to the Ford dealer and purchase OEM lights and be done with it. Yes they cost more but I got 16 years out of the first ones so hopefully I will get long life out of the next set. I never had a problem with the brightness of the OEM lights but I am also running a stronger bulb in the lights and in the fog lights and when they are both on I have plenty of light.
 
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