Budget LED headlights
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It’s very easy. The air dam is just one retainer push pin and 2 side little clips. The drivers side isn’t terribly difficult but I broke the big retainer pin up top so just take your time. I had replacement pins so no worries but it’s about the only hard piece to get out. I removed the battery on the drivers side for more room to work with. Every light I took out had the orange gasket stuck to the headlamps so be sure to check after you remove the halogens. Last thing, almost every light was easy to remove and install except the top drivers side. It put up a fight but i used some pliers and made short work of it. It’s really simple.
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Also like Mike, I broke the plastic push in fastener that holds the washer tank tube in place. Fortunately I bought an assortment of these last year along with the pliers to remove them.
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Just bought 2 pairs of these today, paid for 2-day shipping so they'll be here and done by the weekend.
I'll update with my results when they're done, hopefully I'll have the same positive experience as others with these bulbs.
I'll update with my results when they're done, hopefully I'll have the same positive experience as others with these bulbs.
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Very interested in how you like the HR fogs, was thinking of ordering them as well.
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From: Colorado
Just installed the Beamtech LED lights and I love them. They're way brighter than the crappy halogen and they look great! The install was very easy, but I broke every plastic fastener that I touched. (vent and wiper fluid spout) It didn't matter how careful I was, they just snapped on removal.
I removed the red rubber gaskets from the old halogens. The new lights don't sit as tight as the old ones. I don't think they're going anywhere, just wish it was a tighter fit.
Still waiting on the HR Foglights.
Absolutely the best $74 I've spent on the truck.
I removed the red rubber gaskets from the old halogens. The new lights don't sit as tight as the old ones. I don't think they're going anywhere, just wish it was a tighter fit.
Still waiting on the HR Foglights.
Absolutely the best $74 I've spent on the truck.
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So I installed my Beamtechs this evening and I'm very happy with them. I took a drive down the road and they are MUCH brighter than my stock halogens were. I went the route of removing the air tube and washer tube route and it was much easier than I expected. The passenger side had much more room to work than the driver's side, but I was able to get it done.
Thanks to everyone on here that posted tips and advice. It saved me quite the headache. I made sure to remove the red gasket that came off on all my factory bulbs when I removed them. I did not have to adjust my bulbs at all, they lined up perfect with the LEDs to the left and right. Like most people on here, I had to use pliers to remove the top driver's side light because I couldn't get it to budge. All the others were easy to remove by hand. I wonder what it is about that top driver's light that makes it be so tight?
Anyways, thanks again. I'm very happy with the lights and saved money in the process. That's what's great about this forum!
Oh, by the way, I used a door puller tool that I had sitting around for the plastic pins and didn't break a single one.
Thanks to everyone on here that posted tips and advice. It saved me quite the headache. I made sure to remove the red gasket that came off on all my factory bulbs when I removed them. I did not have to adjust my bulbs at all, they lined up perfect with the LEDs to the left and right. Like most people on here, I had to use pliers to remove the top driver's side light because I couldn't get it to budge. All the others were easy to remove by hand. I wonder what it is about that top driver's light that makes it be so tight?
Anyways, thanks again. I'm very happy with the lights and saved money in the process. That's what's great about this forum!
Oh, by the way, I used a door puller tool that I had sitting around for the plastic pins and didn't break a single one.
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From: Tennessee
eBay has the Beamtechs with a buy one get one at 5% off. Save you $10 over amazon plus the shipping, unless you are a prime member. Seems the seller is Beamtech too.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/H13-9008-BEAM...d=263202920633
https://m.ebay.com/itm/H13-9008-BEAM...d=263202920633
Tuned
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What specific 9005's did you go with? Looks like there are a few auxbeam options. Pretty simple plug and play?
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I wanted to report another Beamtech purchase and I am very happy with them.
Also, just a note to some who may struggle as I did with them. The headlight bulb connectors have a small tab in the center. I tried pushing down on them lifting but they wouldn’t let go. Eventually I found that if you push down and away from the bulb, you should hear a click and the bulb disconnects no problem.
My thumb is quite sore from trial and error and hopefully it saves another thumb.
Also, just a note to some who may struggle as I did with them. The headlight bulb connectors have a small tab in the center. I tried pushing down on them lifting but they wouldn’t let go. Eventually I found that if you push down and away from the bulb, you should hear a click and the bulb disconnects no problem.
My thumb is quite sore from trial and error and hopefully it saves another thumb.
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eBay has the Beamtechs with a buy one get one at 5% off. Save you $10 over amazon plus the shipping, unless you are a prime member. Seems the seller is Beamtech too.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/H13-9008-BEAM...d=263202920633
https://m.ebay.com/itm/H13-9008-BEAM...d=263202920633