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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Nubs15
I don't want to be pulling the front end off of my truck weekly to try a different LED that may or may not work.

Does anyone have any suggestions or further insight? and thanks again for all of the responses!
Having installed, removed and reinstalled LED headlight bulbs many times on 2017, 2019 and 2020 Super Duty gas trucks, I'll say that you do not have to pull the front end of the truck off.
I could do all 4 lights on my 2019 6.2 in about 15 minutes without grille removal or major dismantling. I have dual batteries on my current 7.3 truck and it still wasn't a bad job. Driver side, remove the filler neck for the washer tank. Passenger side, remove the air breather snorkel. Driver side is a little tricky compared to the passenger side but still much easier and faster than pulling the front end of the truck apart.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 02:37 PM
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I bought the decoders the same time I bought my Hikari lights, have never had a problem ever. Not even once. Did I say 'never'?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Poncho450
Having installed, removed and reinstalled LED headlight bulbs many times on 2017, 2019 and 2020 Super Duty gas trucks, I'll say that you do not have to pull the front end of the truck off.
I could do all 4 lights on my 2019 6.2 in about 15 minutes without grille removal or major dismantling. I have dual batteries on my current 7.3 truck and it still wasn't a bad job. Driver side, remove the filler neck for the washer tank. Passenger side, remove the air breather snorkel. Driver side is a little tricky compared to the passenger side but still much easier and faster than pulling the front end of the truck apart.
Originally Posted by Beast2.0
I have Beamtech's in my 2018 and also had a flickering issue. They sent me decoders/anti-flicker harnesses and no issues since. Does Hikari not have anything like that?And I can change all 4 of mine in 10-15 minutes without taking anything other than washer fluid tube and air intake scoop out.
Ill take a look later and see if that is possible, but I have the 6.7 diesel motor so there is A LOT of stuff under the hood. But hey, maybe this is my thing to learn today!
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 03:29 PM
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My 2017 6.7 could be done without taking off the grille also. As I recall, on one side I took off the air tube from the air filter housing and on the other I removed the washer fluid fill tube.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Nubs15
Ill take a look later and see if that is possible, but I have the 6.7 diesel motor so there is A LOT of stuff under the hood. But hey, maybe this is my thing to learn today!
I wish I had some more info for you. But my experience has been with three 6.2's and the current dual battery 7.3.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyE
My 2017 6.7 could be done without taking off the grille also. As I recall, on one side I took off the air tube from the air filter housing and on the other I removed the washer fluid fill tube.
I just got home and looked under the hood... it looks like it would be possible for the average person, but I'm 6'7" 260 and have big hands. Maybe if I get the right angle I might be able to make it work. Otherwise I'll have to ask my wife REALLY nicely for help! Either way its definitely worth a try!
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 05:10 PM
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If replacing the entire headlamp housings, the grille will need to be removed.

Not sure what is meant above by "entire front end", but only the grille needs to be removed (not front bumper, not fenders, not "entire front end") in order to replace headlight housings.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2KW57
If replacing the entire headlamp housings, the grille will need to be removed.

Not sure what is meant above by "entire front end", but only the grille needs to be removed (not front bumper, not fenders, not "entire front end") in order to replace headlight housings.
You are correct. "Entire front end" was an exaggeration. I just remember my 97 GMC where you opened the hood removed the old bulb from the housing, installed the new one and had room to do so... It was a 60 second job, tops.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2021 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Nubs15
I just remember my 97 GMC where you opened the hood removed the old bulb from the housing, installed the new one and had room to do so... It was a 60 second job, tops.
Unfortunately those days are gone for us. Nothing seems to be easy on these.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2021 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Nubs15
Ill take a look later and see if that is possible, but I have the 6.7 diesel motor so there is A LOT of stuff under the hood. But hey, maybe this is my thing to learn today!
My truck is PSD as well. Easy to change the bulbs!
 
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Old Sep 21, 2021 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Beast2.0
I have Beamtech's in my 2018 and also had a flickering issue. They sent me decoders/anti-flicker harnesses and no issues since. Does Hikari not have anything like that?And I can change all 4 of mine in 10-15 minutes without taking anything other than washer fluid tube and air intake scoop out.
Is the Beamtech decoder just something that plugs in line in the headlight harness? Or is there more wiring involved? (soldering, crimping something like that)
 
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Old Sep 21, 2021 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
Is the Beamtech decoder just something that plugs in line in the headlight harness? Or is there more wiring involved? (soldering, crimping something like that)
It plugs in-line, no cutting/splicing required. I sent them a message and the sent no charge.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2021 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Beast2.0
It plugs in-line, no cutting/splicing required. I sent them a message and the sent no charge.
Thanks! I'm leaning towards buying the Beamtech bulbs for my XLT.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2021 | 11:25 AM
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I bought my 2018 xlt used and it came with LEDs in it. I have no idea which ones they are but they are awesome so far. I have put in LEDs in the rear from Amazon and turned off hyper flash in forscan.


 
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Old Sep 21, 2021 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
Thanks! I'm leaning towards buying the Beamtech bulbs for my XLT.
I like them. they are a noticeable difference without being ridiculously over bright. I would ask for the decoders also just to only have to go in once. And PLEASE, Make sure you take the time to aim them properly after installing. Doing so will make sure you don't blind others or get flashed yourself!!
 
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