2001 replacement headlights
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2001 replacement headlights
Ok, after trying to find the "Search" button, and finding it no longer available, I would like to hear from some the folks here who have replaced their 2001 and older factory headlights.
I know there are many posts about upgrading them, but being unable to access the search function necessates a new post.
I would especially like to know what people think of installing the 2002 & 03 headlights. If there was a vast improvement, or just a moderate gain. Frankly, I'm tired of having to flip on my 4 KC Daylighters when on the highway. I just know someday soon, some enforcement is going to ticket me for their use.
With all my traveling from California to Colorado (moving, so a monthly trip), I couldn't begin to count how many Deer, I've managed to avoid. And, while going through Utah last week, after locking up the brakes both on the truck & trailer, I just barely missed a Moose (that got my attention) !
. . I figure the odds are begining to add up against me, unless I do something about the poor headlights on the 01
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Richard
I know there are many posts about upgrading them, but being unable to access the search function necessates a new post.
I would especially like to know what people think of installing the 2002 & 03 headlights. If there was a vast improvement, or just a moderate gain. Frankly, I'm tired of having to flip on my 4 KC Daylighters when on the highway. I just know someday soon, some enforcement is going to ticket me for their use.
With all my traveling from California to Colorado (moving, so a monthly trip), I couldn't begin to count how many Deer, I've managed to avoid. And, while going through Utah last week, after locking up the brakes both on the truck & trailer, I just barely missed a Moose (that got my attention) !
. . I figure the odds are begining to add up against me, unless I do something about the poor headlights on the 01
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Richard
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I'm sure you have a better setup, but I don't want to do any cutting. The 02 -03 headlights are supposed to drop right in (I think).
I'm just wondering if there is a big benifit to buying them.
Thanks,
Richard
I'm just wondering if there is a big benifit to buying them.
Thanks,
Richard
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Originally Posted by empiretc
they just look cooler, but the lighting is the same.
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I just installed after market headlights, turn signal and side markers plus a new grille today. Got it all on ebay.
Didn't have to do any cutting.
Didn't have to do any cutting.
Last edited by PaysonPSD; Jan 19, 2008 at 07:25 PM.
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I like the 05-07 head lights, but I also like the Amber marker lights of the 99-01s but the better head lights of the 02-04s with silverstars is my perfect setup.
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One thing I didn't mention about the grille. It is a 2005 OEM machined to fit a 99. All the mounting holes in the top are already a perfect fit. The bottom clips are repositioned to fit 99 to 03.
I still have the original amber turn and side markers and the original grille if
anyone needs them send me a PM.
I still have the original amber turn and side markers and the original grille if
anyone needs them send me a PM.
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Originally Posted by jdecker88
I like the 05-07 head lights, but I also like the Amber marker lights of the 99-01s but the better head lights of the 02-04s with silverstars is my perfect setup.
very nice Robin, gives the truck a whole new look.
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I hadn't noticed that Brandon, that looks really good hard to see because of your brush guard. That will probably be my set up because I like my amber signals to still give it that older look.
Originally Posted by bdrummonds
See my gallery JD. thats what I did.
very nice Robin, gives the truck a whole new look.
very nice Robin, gives the truck a whole new look.
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Originally Posted by PaysonPSD
I just installed after market headlights, turn signal and side markers plus a new grille today. Got it all on ebay.
Didn't have to do any cutting.
Didn't have to do any cutting.
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From: Payson, AZ
I got the lights from this seller. They fit fine.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-03...em140200369159
This is a link with all kinds of lighting choices. There are even one piece kits that have the headlight and turnsignal/side marker integrated as one.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/_Car-Tru...sopZ10QQ_pgnZ2
Happy Shoppin'.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-03...em140200369159
This is a link with all kinds of lighting choices. There are even one piece kits that have the headlight and turnsignal/side marker integrated as one.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/_Car-Tru...sopZ10QQ_pgnZ2
Happy Shoppin'.
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From: White Mnt's,New Hampshire
DAMN........ the first link looks good..$85 for both lights and parking lights but $50 for shipping ??? must get delivered by a armored truck..i have the same lights and park/marker lights as well..$30 for the markers..the head lights i got for $50 at a junk yard....
the truck looks sharp with them lights....Put some LED's in the marker and turn signal..looks sharp when lit up..and hard to see the bulbs when its off..good Job on the install..i like the look with new grill old bumper..
the truck looks sharp with them lights....Put some LED's in the marker and turn signal..looks sharp when lit up..and hard to see the bulbs when its off..good Job on the install..i like the look with new grill old bumper..