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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Smoked Headlights?

I got a question... I have F250 Black.. So far I have Smoked Cab Lights, Mirrors and Rear Cargo Light.. What type of Headlight did the Harley Edition have? Were the actual lenses Smoked? I found a set of Smoked Headlights for the F250 for $130 on Ebay.. I'm wondering if they are illegal?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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That probab;y varies state to state, I wouldnt trust anybody on here, check with your state legislators.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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Guess I can call the Police Dept and ask them lol.. They love me anyways for my half covered License Plate from my Rhino Brush Guard.. LMAO
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:16 AM
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JMHO, check the return policy on any smoked product - you may love the look, but hate the driving with further reduced headlight efficiency.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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The HD headlights were clear but had dark edges around them to blend it in with the dark truck color.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Just bought the smoked headlights/parking lights on e-bay, and they ARE LEGAL as they are officially stamped with a DOT and SAE certification which makes them legal for road use.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Just get the 05+ harley lights! They have to be legal...

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Here is a good post from a few weeks ago:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ghlight=smoked
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Like others said check with your state laws. I'm pretty sure in IL you have to have amber reflectors at the front corners to be legal which the smoked lights on ebay do not have.

I am going to start watching ebay for a set of Harley lights as they are close to looking smoked, but are still legal. I've also debated smoking my own, but I am not that good with painting so I might check with some shops around town to see if anyone can do it.

Also, don't know if you saw in the taillight thread but Recon is coming out with smoked LED taillights this summer, I am looking forward to picking up a set.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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I am going to start watching ebay for a set of Harley lights as they are close to looking smoked, but are still legal. I've also debated smoking my own, but I am not that good with painting so I might check with some shops around town to see if anyone can do it.
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The newer 05 style of headlights do not come apart like the older style. So it would be tough to get them apart to paint around the lights. I saw a guy use a dremel tool with a small saw cut out a set of lights similar to the 05 style then painted them and then sealed them back up...
good luck,
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Installed the smokies yesterday, they look great....waiting to see how they look on the road at night, didn't get a chance last night to see em.
 
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