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Jan 17, 2018 | 06:19 PM

#46

soonerstroker

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Very easy install. The only OEM bulb that gave me a problem to remove was the top driver's side. Besides that I was done in 30 minutes.

Jan 17, 2018 | 07:31 PM

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seth350

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Anyone got pics?

Jan 17, 2018 | 09:16 PM

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diamondbackmike2004

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whatever you do DO NOT BUY from www .headlightexperts . com

Jan 18, 2018 | 06:19 AM

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Poncho450

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Originally Posted by mikemorales

went with the fanless model as well. yup, purchased 2 pair and should make for an interesting Saturday project. thanks again

That's what I've had in the truck for about a month, fanless. No problems at all to this point. And it didn't put too much of a dent in the checkbook.
At least if you have problems like you did with the other brand, Amazon has always been good about returns/exchanges/refunds the few times I've needed to.

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so i wanna give these beamtechs a try. leaning towards the fan less model or is that older model and the fan one newer? i read on some online reviews about how the fan models can cause interference with the radio.how difficult is removing the halogens if i just remove the air dam and washer tube instead of removing the grill?

I've done it both ways - grille/headlight removal and removing the washer tank filler neck and the air intake snorkel. The second way is faster.
But I broke the little push in fastener that holds the washer tank neck. Luckily I keep an assortment of those on hand so I had one to replace it.
If you do the grille removal, one bolt between the bumper and the fender is a bear to get at. I managed to do it with a 1/4 inch drive extension.

Make sure you post back after you've installed them and tried them out. Just because I like them doesn't mean that you will. It'll give other guys some more information to work with if they're considering the change.

Jan 18, 2018 | 08:36 AM

#50

mikemorales

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i definitely will post some pics and just give some very short term about them.

Jan 20, 2018 | 09:27 AM

#51

jsavelli

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Just got mine getting ready to install. Has anyone had to make adjustments w tool provided?

Jan 20, 2018 | 09:47 AM

#52

GoDuke1

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Ordered some of these and they arrive today! Hopefully no issues.

Jan 20, 2018 | 10:02 AM

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mikemorales

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Mine are supposed to be delivered today as well. Update me on how yalls install went...I’d y’all don’t mind.

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Jan 20, 2018 | 10:47 AM

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Poncho450

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Just got mine getting ready to install. Has anyone had to make adjustments w tool provided?

I did with one bulb out of the 4. But looking back, it was more likely my fault that I didn't continue rotating the bulb and trying different positions during the initial install. Mostly because I was going by feel and couldn't see what I was doing that well.
Make sure that the LED chips are facing left and right (side to side) and not cocked even a little bit. That can mess up your light pattern is what I understand.
Another reminder that was probably stated before but worth mentioning again because it looks like a couple guys are doing it today - make sure the red gasket comes out with the factory bulbs. It'd be a bitch or impossible to get the light to seat in correctly if both the factory seal and the seal on the new bulb were there.

Jan 20, 2018 | 11:32 AM

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jsavelli

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Done and reverse. Listen to poncho. I put on w red gaskets n very tight. Til I noticed when one fell off how easy it was to twist on.

Jan 20, 2018 | 11:42 AM

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jsavelli

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Reverse is hard to see due to sunlight but no mo yellow

Jan 20, 2018 | 12:51 PM

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soonerstroker

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Anyone have any good suggestions for front parking lights and rear brake lights? So far everything has worked as advertised for me and I just want to do them all.

Jan 20, 2018 | 02:47 PM

#58

GoDuke1

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Mine are supposed to be delivered today as well. Update me on how yalls install went...I’d y’all don’t mind.

Got them installed this afternoon. I went the "remove the grill" method. Only broke 1 clip on the grill getting it off, no big deal. Getting the headlamp assemblies out and back in took holding my mouth right... but I got them back in. The bulbs were in there pretty good and tight. Make sure you get the gaskets off as 3 of the 4 came off on mine. Installation of the LEDs was a no brainer. Mine didn't need any adjustments out of the box.

Even taking off the grill, this was a 1 out of 5 wrench install. Now I have to wait until it gets dark to check everything out

Jan 20, 2018 | 05:19 PM

#59

seth350

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Looking good guys.

Should be getting dark for most of you guys, so chop chop with the night pics. J/k lol

Jan 20, 2018 | 06:11 PM

#60

mikemorales

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Well, I finally got them installed. Removed the snorkel and tube to get to them. Notes... had to remove the battery to get to the drivers side. Passenger side went smoothly , drivers side top light put up a knuckle grinding curse out loud fight but the pliers tip helped out and did the trick.ill post pics once it gets dark.