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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 07:06 AM
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Your Headlights cleaned up pretty nice Jason. I replaced the buckets on the Excursion after a cousin did a clean up on the stock ones. He sanded them down and sprayed a clear coat on them and they didn't turn out to bad, they definitely looked better than they were.
These are brand new headlights and corners for about $100. The repaired headlights don’t seem to last very long..,.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Bonanza35
Am I reading this right, $180.oo for this harness set up only? We do buy the 9007 set up right? That added 60.oo some dollars to it.
No on the extra $60. Just call them. It’s like $230 for headlights, harness and bulbs. (3 different vendors)
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SkySkiJason
These are brand new headlights and corners for about $100. The repaired headlights don’t seem to last very long..,.
Ahh my mistake. I skimmed over the thread to quickly and I thought I had read that you had cleaned them up. 10-4. I think I paid $40 for a pair and I bought 2 pair. Not a bad deal.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 09:58 AM
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Ahh my mistake. I skimmed over the thread to quickly and I thought I had read that you had cleaned them up. 10-4. I think I paid $40 for a pair and I bought 2 pair. Not a bad deal.
There are less expensive new headlights than what I used, but quality is questionable. I’ve seen them with peeling reflective material and letting water in after just a few weeks. The Eagle Eyes brand is a little more $$, but seem to hold up well.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 10:12 AM
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I recently ordered a pair of new headlamps from RockAuto. For my 2001 truck, I had to source 2003 headlamps to get the clear (non-composite), aero design replacements. These were the cheapest ones available from RockAuto at about CAD $28 (USD$21'ish) and were described as "aero design" from "various manufacturers". They arrived in Eagle Eyes packaging. Thanks to Bentley Coops suggestion, I sealed the seam with GE Silicone and when the weather breaks, I'll install them. I'll also upgrade the wiring harness and likely try the Hella 100/80watt bulbs.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by sunuvabug
I recently ordered a pair of new headlamps from RockAuto. For my 2001 truck, I had to source 2003 headlamps to get the clear (non-composite), aero design replacements. These were the cheapest ones available from RockAuto at about CAD $28 (USD$21'ish) and were described as "aero design" from "various manufacturers". They arrived in Eagle Eyes packaging. Thanks to Bentley Coops suggestion, I sealed the seam with GE Silicone and when the weather breaks, I'll install them. I'll also upgrade the wiring harness and likely try the Hella 100/80watt bulbs.
Good stuff!!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 11:45 AM
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Just to present an alternative for you guys, LED sealed beams have terrific output and do not draw that much current.



https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-take-2-a.html
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 12:02 PM
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Just to present an alternative for you guys, LED sealed beams have terrific output and do not draw that much current.



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That is awesome. A customer just bought sealed beam LED bulbs for his XL truck. Those things put out some light! With great cut-off lines too.
 
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