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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 07:20 AM
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halogen to led

i have a 2025 f350 xl 7.3 with factory halogens which are terrible. so i am switching all bulbs to led but find conflicting info. it is supposed to take same h13 bulbs but the hi and lo beams are different connections. i have 2 pin and 3 pin leds, h11 and h13 but no flat spade connection bulbs which is what is there . confused? help me
 
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by F350Canteen
i have a 2025 f350 xl 7.3 with factory halogens which are terrible. so i am switching all bulbs to led but find conflicting info. it is supposed to take same h13 bulbs but the hi and lo beams are different connections. i have 2 pin and 3 pin leds, h11 and h13 but no flat spade connection bulbs which is what is there . confused? help me
Who are you working with? I’d recommend someone like Headlight Revolutions (I think that’s the company).
 
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 08:30 AM
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I can't help out on the newer truck setups. But I did make the switch on a few 2017 - 2022 trucks and I recall all 4 headlights being H13. I have read somewhere on this forum that the newer trucks have a different setup where 2 are high and 2 are low. My current 2023 came with factory LED so I haven't had the need to look into it.
As CB states above, someone like Headlight Revolution could help. Diode Dynamics or f150leds.com (pay no attention to the name, they also sell Super Duty stuff) could help you out too. I've bought from SuperBright LEDs in the past but they have yet to update their website beyond the 2022 model year.
Here's an f150leds link: https://www.f150leds.com/collections...eadlight-bulbs
Check out the video below for advice on adjusting LED's to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.

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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 11:48 AM
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My 2025 XLT was built May, 2025. Here's what I used. The Amazon confirm fit guide said that they would not fit, but they did and they are a significant improvement. All 4 bulbs were the same.

High/low bulbs: Termitor 9005/HB3 H11/H8/H9 LED Bulbs Combo, 80,000LM 10X Super Brightness, Real 1:1 Mini Size, 6500K White 70,000Hrs Long Service Life with Cooling Fans, Plug N Play, Pack of 4

Fog lights:
AUXITO H11/H8/H16 LED Fog Light Bulbs or DRL, 6000 Lumens 6500K Cool White Light, 300% Brightness, CSP LED Chips Fog Lamps Replacement for Cars, Play and Plug (Pack of 2)


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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 11:52 AM
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I got my LED lights from Headlight Revo, and I had to set them straight on the XL and it's halogen lights. We actually went back and forth a bit until I sent them a copy of the owners manual.

I got a set of GTR Ultra 3.0's for the headlights... and they are, excuse the pun... the difference between night and day. I did have some issues getting them in and secured... it required a bit of machining (pilot holes) to get them in place. If you wind up with those, PM me and I'll tell you what I did.

For the driving beams, you will need the H11/H9/H8 set (GTR.LED801)
 

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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 12:12 PM
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There are no LED bulbs that are legal for use in halogen headlight fixtures.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 12:22 PM
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There are no LED bulbs that are legal for use in halogen headlight fixtures.
If that's true, then, pardon the pun, there are tons of illegals running around the state of TX. I see LEDs in halogen housings every night.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 12:28 PM
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I have F150LEDS in my F150. Night and day difference. And here in New York there are plenty of LED's in Halogens lens running around illegally.
 
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Originally Posted by CBEllis
If that's true, then, pardon the pun, there are tons of illegals running around the state of TX. I see LEDs in halogen housings every night.
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I have F150LEDS in my F150. Night and day difference. And here in New York there are plenty of LED's in Halogens lens running around illegally.
Lots here too.

I leave my high beams on until they turn theirs off. If I’m still getting blinded I turn mine off and then turn them back on. Back at you Mother Freaker!

Leveled or loaded trucks with LED bulbs in halogen fixtures really SUCK.
 

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Originally Posted by GAZZILLA

Leveled or loaded trucks with LED bulbs in halogen fixtures really SUCK.
Quite true... the burden of proper installation and alignment is on the owner. I took the time to aim mine, mine are no worse than any of the others that are factory. I think one of the problems, too, is cheap components... or they are installed incorrectly.
 
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Originally Posted by F350Canteen
i have a 2025 f350 xl 7.3 with factory halogens which are terrible. so i am switching all bulbs to led but find conflicting info. it is supposed to take same h13 bulbs but the hi and lo beams are different connections. i have 2 pin and 3 pin leds, h11 and h13 but no flat spade connection bulbs which is what is there . confused? help me
You have H11 Low Beams, 9005 High Beams, and H11 Fog Lights
 
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 09:47 PM
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Quite true... the burden of proper installation and alignment is on the owner. I took the time to aim mine, mine are no worse than any of the others that are factory. I think one of the problems, too, is cheap components... or they are installed incorrectly.
Says you, you are the problem.
 
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Says you, you are the problem.
Oh, I think we know where the problem is...
 
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I installed Lasfit leds in place of the factory bulbs. What a huge difference! .... and yes, they are aimed correctly, a bit low actually.

This is the driver side done versus the old bulbs on the passenger side...


 
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I will be installing Sylvania zevo's in my lows/highs and fogs on my 23 f250 They are the best led's I have found. Not cheap but do come with a 5 year warranty. I ran them with no issues in my 17 f150, was never flashed once.
 
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