I have an 04 F250 and now just bought a Lifted 99 F350. It came with some aftermarket headlights that are not only awful but they're cracked and need to be replaced. I've never been that happy with the factory ones on my F250 either. Has anyone used some that really work well? How about all this HID stuff I've been hearing about? I tried searching Google and there is so much info that you don't know who to believe. Has anyone used some lights that work well and if so please give me some model numbers. These things are too expensive to go try a few. If you have any pics of what you used, my direct email is cyerger57@yahoo.com. Thanks Chris

 

I am really happy with my 03 headlights and Piaa bulbs. HIDs are expensive, but don't seem to have that much more light than good bulbs. I am considering doing the 05 headlights with HIDs, but not for a while.

APC made a set of projector lights that were nice. Once again rather expensive at $600/pr and used 9005/6 bulbs.

 

Thanks, I've done a little more research since posting this and found that the stock OEM headlights do have replacable bulbs. I didn't know that because the lights that came with the truck are aftermarket projector style and they're awful. I just never took my 04 apart to check. So I guess I'll have to source some OEM bulb holders first before buying bulbs. Saw a set on EBay but they really brought a pretty penny. I don't know what these things cost from the dealer but if they brought that much on EBay, I guess I'll have to give my first born at the dealer.

 

One more thing.... you wouldn't happen to know exactly what bulbs you bought would you? Thanks Again

 

I think Piaa pn is 19617, 9007 extreme White 45/65(110/120). It's going to be a 1961x number. Draws 45/65 watts, but produces the light of a 110/120 watt bulb. Very good quality and they don't wash out on blacktops like the cheaper bulbs.

 

F4TZ13N021B (9007) bulb list $12.18 FTE $8.77

1C3Z13008AA RH lamp assy with bulb FTE (special price) $98.00

1C3Z13008BA LH """ """" FTE (special price) $98.00

Factory OEM parts


Ed

 

Is that the 99-02 or the 03/04? I do believe the optics are slightly better in the 03 lenses, but I am undecided on the 05.

I'll end up putting 05 lights in mine once piaa comes out with the bulb for them or I dump money into HIDs.

 

99-2001

Ed

 

i use sylvania ultra stars for my f-250 super with stock housing and they work great better than the stock halogens that came with the truck