'05-'07 Headlight upgrade???
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'05-'07 Headlight upgrade???
Another head light thread. On my '03, do I need to update any wiring in order to run the '05 and up head lights? What changes to the header panel do I need in order to make them work?
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Its not too bad if you have a sawzall, then finish with a dremel tool. Took me a couple of hours. You could replace the header panel instead, just a few bolts and about $100.
Then the adapter pigtail is all ya need!
Totally worth it- a great upgrade.
Then the adapter pigtail is all ya need!
Totally worth it- a great upgrade.
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I came across a guy with an '02 and replaced the entire front end and bed with a 2015. no videos of how he did it, just the end results. He said he did it because he wont give up the 7.3 !! Truck looked really good.
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I would think that would require the lights and fenders and bumper mounts since they changed the bumper mount in 08. Just thinking which always causes issues. I would be curious to know for sure though.
To OP, i really enjoy my 07 lights. I had the blasted out 01 lights and could not see. I am using the bulbs that came in them from Clay and have no complaints out in the country. I went to lowes and bought 4 of the 1/4" speed clips for the top and 1/4" phillips head bolts so I could use one tool to change the lights. That's just me being ocd though
On the header, i used one from certifit one time and it fit fine.
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If you are in the mood for a trip the Lancaster PA, I have one you can have, It was purchased for my front upgrade and we ended up not using it
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Jason....are you mainly wanting a different look or better performance? If performance, why not just change the bulbs and install an upgrade harness? I think that is what I'm going to do since my lenses are clear. Seems like that would be easier, but if you're looking to a new look then that's different.
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I have a cut header panel you can have....I sold all my 05-07 stuff just last month!
It took all of an hour to cut the header with a dremel. I bought my headlights from Certifit in Baltimore. I used the CNC milled Ford grill. That puppy cost about 300 bucks. I also got the GOS performance upgrade relay harness for the headlights. You can make it yourself but for 100 bucks it wasn't worth my time.
It took all of an hour to cut the header with a dremel. I bought my headlights from Certifit in Baltimore. I used the CNC milled Ford grill. That puppy cost about 300 bucks. I also got the GOS performance upgrade relay harness for the headlights. You can make it yourself but for 100 bucks it wasn't worth my time.