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May 10, 2005 | 10:59 PM

ixtlan

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headlight upgrade

I have a 2001 F250 SD, XL trim. It has the sealed beam headlights, which I would like to upgrade to the streamlined style. Is the a difficult job ? If it could be done, would I need to replace the wiring, or would it plug right in ? Thanks in advance for any insight.

May 11, 2005 | 12:13 AM

DernMooseAk

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Dont know about the stream lines, but I did the H4 bulb style that has the same plug connectionas sealed beam conversion.

Same shape as the seald beams but the front lens is clear. They look real good and work aheck of a lot better. And if you want you can run higher wattage bulbs or the fake HID's.

May 11, 2005 | 08:16 AM

ixtlan

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thanks

Thanks for the info. Where did you get the lights and how much do they cost? Do they adjust from the back like those on the older Mustangs?

May 11, 2005 | 08:33 AM

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I have the XL selaed beams on my 04.
I went to procarparts.com and bought the latest jewel type found on the higher model SD's.
They have a few kits and i think start around $180.
I went with the headlights, clear\white side lights and upgraded bulbs for about $240.

Then went to jegs.com and bought the upgraded headlight wiring harness for $30.

The upgraded bulbs were HID looking bulbs. In hindsight they are too blue and i would reccomend a whiter bulb like the sylvania silverstars or whatever they offer these days.

May 11, 2005 | 08:00 PM

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I just changed mine from Xl sealed beam to after market jewel type. You have to take of adapter on wires and then it plugs right into the new ones. $103.00 plus $20.00 shipping at Performance Depot on Ebay. They look great.

May 12, 2005 | 02:11 PM

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Total exspense was $60. I got mine at a truck store called "6 States". I did spend $10 more and got 80/110 watt replacement bulbs. There is no moding to be done they mount the same way the seald beams do and adjust the same also.

May 13, 2005 | 07:43 AM

ixtlan

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thanks for the help

I called the local Ford dealer yesterday and told the parts man that I wanted to upgrade from XL sealed beams to the newer style and get OEM parts. He told me that it couldn't be done. I'll check out the sites that you guys have mentioned. Thanks for the help. The dealer has been been difficult in this and also when I called to try to order x code front springs, in which case they told me that there were only two types..regular and heavy duty, when I know that there are at least six different ratings. Getting back to the headlights...if I understand what you have said,all that I have to do is remove the outside plastic housing and the headlight, replace with the aftermarket light, adjust it, and get a plug adaptor. Is that it?