Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

Better Lighting?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 10:26 PM
  #16  
hanklin's Avatar
hanklin
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 13,011
Likes: 742
From: Here in No. Calif
Originally Posted by rjmay
Will the 05 lens fit an 01?
Yes it will
For some reason Only that year will fit our trucks(01)but it`s not just the lens, it is the whole headlite,then you can add whatever bulbs you like

Hanklin
 
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 10:33 PM
  #17  
tp_taylor's Avatar
tp_taylor
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Why not go HID's. Sure, you'll **** off anyone in front of you. But if you want lighting, that's the way to go. Phillips kits for around 365 and japanese versions for 210. I have a spare set for my Volvo and may put them in the truck (have to mod a fit for different style bulb).
 
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 12:05 AM
  #18  
fixnair's Avatar
fixnair
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,616
Likes: 3
From: Sapulpa OK
Club FTE Gold Member
Smile

You guys with fogged lenses, you can polish them to look like new in just a few minutes with a product that Maguires makes. Don't remember the name but you can get it in most auto parts houses. Also if you live near a private airport you can buy a product made for lexan cockpits. They get crazed and fogged too and pilots regularly polish their windshields.
 
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 12:28 AM
  #19  
John311t's Avatar
John311t
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,405
Likes: 0
i thought to run the 05 headlights you need the header panel also?
 
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 01:54 AM
  #20  
RockyMtnRanger's Avatar
RockyMtnRanger
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
From: Mount Vernon, Washington
Once you run HID's you'll never want to go back to incandescents. My wife bought a Infiniti QX4 back in 2002 that has HID's and ever since I drove it, I won't use any other type of lighting. I changed my Ranger and now my PSD. I just love the way they light up the road signs. If you have them aimed properly, they will not blind anyone. I never get flashed at, but will admit when I pull up behind someone driving a small vehicle, I turn their night into daylight. Check out my gallery if you like to see them....
 

Last edited by RockyMtnRanger; Aug 22, 2006 at 02:27 AM.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 06:59 AM
  #21  
hanklin's Avatar
hanklin
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 13,011
Likes: 742
From: Here in No. Calif
Originally Posted by John311t
i thought to run the 05 headlights you need the header panel also?
No,you don`t need a header panel,it is a tight fit though,at least on my truck

Hanklin
 
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:07 AM
  #22  
empiretc's Avatar
empiretc
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,249
Likes: 42
Rocky, your headlights look like mine. I made sure to get the clear ones cuz I didnt like the blue hue. What did you pay for yours?
 
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 02:16 PM
  #23  
RockyMtnRanger's Avatar
RockyMtnRanger
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
From: Mount Vernon, Washington
I paid a little more then I did for the Ranger setup. Since I'm going to keep the PSD till I die, I wanted the better Phillips or McCulloch ballasts and starters. I got the McCulloch's for $335. Not much more than the cheapo's I put in the Ranger. I could tell the difference though in the quick start-up and steady light output. I highly recommend either brand.

Marty
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-3

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-6

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

 Joe Kucinski
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:57 PM
  #24  
tp_taylor's Avatar
tp_taylor
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
I have McCulloch system in my Volvo and will probably order the correct bulbs for the ford housings and use the spare ballasts/ignitors. Best lighting IMO.
 
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 09:43 PM
  #25  
sgrol's Avatar
sgrol
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,045
Likes: 5
From: Gig Em, Tx
HID Questions

1. I see HIDs bulbs on Ebay for cheap, are these imitations?
2. How would I know if I got the real HID lights (besides cost)?
3. How long do the HID bulbs last?
4. How much do real HID bulbs cost?

Sorry if these are dumb questions, just trying to get educated. I hate my stock lights. Can drive all night on high beams and no one flashes me proving they are trash.
 
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:35 PM
  #26  
RockyMtnRanger's Avatar
RockyMtnRanger
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
From: Mount Vernon, Washington
Yep it ticks me off seeing people on Ebay selling HID bulbs for $14.95. Those are not HID bulbs. HID bulbs require ballasts to work. If the bulbs your looking at on Ebay does not have the ballasts, then they are just halogen bulbs with either a tinted glass or maybe even a special gas inside, but they still have a filament. HID's have no filaments. The light is caused by creating an arc of electricity through a nobel gas. The arc comes from the ballasts converting 12 volts to a much higher voltage. Most HID bulbs are made by the same factory, the difference in a good system and a cheapo that won't last comes down to the quality of the ballasts. Two of the better ballasts are from Phillips and McCullochs. A lot of the OEM systems run one of these. They say that the HID's last at least 3 times longer than incadecents halogens. The ones in my Ranger (cheapo system) are going on 5 years now. If you don't regularly catch air off road, you should get a good life out of them. As in my previous post, I got my complete kit for my 99 PSD for $335. You can buy a set of replacement bulbs (2 bulbs) for around $150 depending which bulbs you are using. The cheap HID kits are tempting, but believe me, on these systems, you really do get what you pay for.....

Marty
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
oft
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Oct 17, 2014 08:46 PM
aircropsinc
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
9
Dec 23, 2012 09:03 PM
frank7mm
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
6
Nov 28, 2012 03:27 PM
eman resu
Electrical Systems/Wiring
6
Feb 20, 2007 08:56 PM
PA F150 4X4
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Jun 2, 2003 07:01 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:03 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE