Options to upgrade headlights?
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 188
Options to upgrade headlights?
Got Halogen lights with my 2024 xlt. I drive alot on dark nights on back rural roads both town and state single lanes. These new brighter or whiter lights are new to me as far as type,cost,install needed etc. Any tips or types (led and hid are greek to me) that will improve the lights without getting too or illegal and changing the whole lighting system? plug and play would be ideal.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,943
Likes: 1,357
From: NY/Canada border
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...de-xl-xlt.html
I swapped out halogens to LED several times in 2017 - 2022 models. Relatively inexpensive. Tons of options available on Amazon. Hikari were the best that I used after starting out with Beamtech.
My 2023 came with factory LED. So I can't really offer any advice on swapping them out on the 2023+ models because I have no idea if there were any significant changes in the housings on the back side.
I swapped out halogens to LED several times in 2017 - 2022 models. Relatively inexpensive. Tons of options available on Amazon. Hikari were the best that I used after starting out with Beamtech.
My 2023 came with factory LED. So I can't really offer any advice on swapping them out on the 2023+ models because I have no idea if there were any significant changes in the housings on the back side.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 913
Likes: 1,848
From: SE PA
You have the option to going LED at a significant cost, a couple hundred, or you can get upgraded halogens for $30-$50. With the LED you have to make sure that they are positioned correctly or you will give oncoming drivers severe glare. Checkout Headlight revolution for some info.
https://www.headlightrevolution.com/...350_Super_Duty
I have changed out my fog and backup bulbs to LEDs at a reasonable cost and I have not replaced my headlights on my 23 XLT yet. I will probably just upgrade to brighter halogens due to cost and to avoid the potential annoying problems that you can have when you change from halogen to LEDs. The downside to brighter halogens is a shorter lifespan. I am not sure if any Forscan changes are needed if you do this or if the anti flicker harness, that you will need, negates this.
https://www.headlightrevolution.com/...350_Super_Duty
I have changed out my fog and backup bulbs to LEDs at a reasonable cost and I have not replaced my headlights on my 23 XLT yet. I will probably just upgrade to brighter halogens due to cost and to avoid the potential annoying problems that you can have when you change from halogen to LEDs. The downside to brighter halogens is a shorter lifespan. I am not sure if any Forscan changes are needed if you do this or if the anti flicker harness, that you will need, negates this.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tdorrell68
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
22
Dec 15, 2024 07:49 AM
Brooks Rowell
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
2
Apr 29, 2010 09:53 PM
