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Old Nov 24, 2023 | 05:06 PM
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Morimoto XB Hybrids

Does anybody have experience with Morimoto headlights? Specifically the XB Hybrids? Thanks
 
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Old Nov 24, 2023 | 05:38 PM
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"Morimoto" is junk. /thread
 
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Old Nov 24, 2023 | 05:40 PM
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Hard pass. Lots of problems with burned out LEDs, fading plastic lens, electrical issues, customer service, etc even on recent stuff, not just for fords but on other brands stuff too.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2023 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by twobelugas
Hard pass. Lots of problems with burned out LEDs, fading plastic lens, electrical issues, customer service, etc even on recent stuff, not just for fords but on other brands stuff too.
sounds like I’d be better off with LED bulbs in my halogen housings then I guess
 
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Old Nov 24, 2023 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by twobelugas
Hard pass. Lots of problems with burned out LEDs, fading plastic lens, electrical issues, customer service, etc even on recent stuff, not just for fords but on other brands stuff too.
I come from the Ram community years ago and can confirm they had all sorts of issues on Rams also.I actually really liked the xb’s for the older body style when I had one but there was just too many complaints about issues.

For the price they should be better but they seem like they’re just your typical Chinese products that they’ve done some branding on as some sort of high end product.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2023 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by twobelugas
Hard pass. Lots of problems with burned out LEDs, fading plastic lens, electrical issues, customer service, etc even on recent stuff, not just for fords but on other brands stuff too.
+1 I did a Morimoto halogen to HID retrofit on my last truck and without fail, had to replace something every 3 months. Ballast, bulbs, wiring, etc.

Got real good at tearing that thing down and putting it back together and driving in the dark with only 1 headlight.

I have no idea how their reputation can be so good when their quality was that bad.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2023 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperDutyFX4
sounds like I’d be better off with LED bulbs in my halogen housings then I guess
That'll heat things up around here!
 
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Old Nov 25, 2023 | 01:19 PM
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I have no idea how their reputation can be so good when their quality was that bad.
What are some good alternatives? I thought Morimoto was supposed to be a good choice… I do want to do an all-LED upgrade on mine after picking it up
 
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Old Nov 25, 2023 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AZFordLover
I have no idea how their reputation can be so good when their quality was that bad.
They have a superb online PR presence with their owned or affiliated vendors doing pumps for them. None of them ever do a long term review of course, but they do a half-decentjob when new but can't escape the fact that it's all made in China with sketchily sourced material. That stuff may be fine for minor parts that don't see too much stress but the quality standards for automotive OEM forlens, the computerized circuits and LED drivers are no joke.

It doesn't hurt that their nearest aftermarket peers are universally awful, so it's a low bar to clear.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2023 | 06:20 PM
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I love my Morimotos. Zero issues good looks and a great light pattern.
 
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Had the hybrids, complete garbage. Beam was all over the place. Returned them and did an OEM LED conversion. It's light years better.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 03:54 PM
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Had the hybrids, complete garbage. Beam was all over the place. Returned them and did an OEM LED conversion. It's light years better.
Im guessing that cost an arm and leg??
 
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 03:59 PM
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Im guessing that cost an arm and leg??
no, they paid the return shipping and refunded my original purchase price. They didn't even give me a hard time about it, it was like they knew they were selling junk.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 04:02 PM
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no, they paid the return shipping and refunded my original purchase price. They didn't even give me a hard time about it, it was like they knew they were selling junk.
no, I mean the OEM LED conversion
 
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 04:04 PM
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no, I mean the OEM LED conversion
oh, ha ha! I picked up the lights from another forum member who wanted black ones. I got a good deal on them and then I just had to buy the adapter harness so all in all it wasn't too bad.
 
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