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Jan 21, 2016 | 08:59 AM

TexanDeepSteelBlue

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From: Katy

HID Headlights

Hi guys,

so on my old 2003 SD I ran HID's and became spoiled by the great coverage and clarity. My recently acquired 2013 has factory halogens, that after having a truck with HIDs, are IMO yellow and weak. (my night vision kinda sucks to be honest)

There are a lot of different HID manufacturers on the market now from when I put some in my old truck and was wondering if you guys have any recommendations?

Also, has anyone run replacement LED headlight bulbs? If so, do the LED headlight bulbs require a ballast as well like HID?

TIA

2013 F-250 CC Lariat Ultimate 4x4 - 6.2L - ELocker - Flowmaster Super44 - 35" Cooper Discoverer STT - 20x10 XDs

Jan 21, 2016 | 09:51 AM

Chuck's First Ford

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I will be keeping an Eye on your post...

I have HID on my motorcycle (upgrade) it is Great. and IS Plug & Play.. with TRUE high/low... AND NO cutting of wires..

I have had my F250 since August.. and could use more light..
I know the LED head lights used on motorcycles do not work as well as HID.

Jan 21, 2016 | 10:19 AM

r2millers

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My son put LED's on his 2011 Dodge Ram about 6 mo's ago and really likes them.
No experience on my F-250.

Jan 21, 2016 | 02:44 PM

tedrowtr13

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The HID kits that I have installed in several trucks are very similar to the ones like you see on amazon. My buddy just bought a set and said that they were very comparable to the ones that I install.

Jan 21, 2016 | 02:55 PM

TexanDeepSteelBlue

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Originally Posted by tedrowtr13

Yeah, there are tons of sets on Amazon but a bunch of stuff on Amazon is from China and not vetted.

Is there a particular brand you've leaned on with your installs?

Jan 21, 2016 | 09:28 PM

eberlestock

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I have a Brightsource hid kit in my 2012 duty. They have two kits. The newer kits have an SFB bulb unlike the older RFB bulbs. The newer SFB bulbs don't scatter light all over or blind oncoming drivers. Brightsource also has new LED bulbs available but I have no experience with them. They both use ballasts and are easy to install.

Jan 21, 2016 | 10:35 PM

14SD4Jeffro

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I'm running the standard HID kits from ddm tuning in both my headlights and fogs. several other forums, people swear by them, they've got great customer service & most their products come with a lifetime warranty