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New headlights
Well got my '07 headlights installed yesterday, I must say that is the best looking mod I have done to my truck yet!! Can't wait to get my '07 grille installed! Trimming the header pannel was no biggie and the lights fit beautifully.
One other thing I did was I used my factory #9007 bulbs! I turned down the bulb body until it fit the light hole, it took a few min a bulb (using a lathe and a dremmel) but they fit just like the #9008s and I used the #9008 O-ring seal. So I didn't have to re-wire anything! This took a little figuring but it will work! I even reused the #3157 parking/blinker bulb which is clear from the factory lights.
For anyone thinking of doing this mod you won't be dissapointed at all. I plan to get some pics up very soon!
One other thing I did was I used my factory #9007 bulbs! I turned down the bulb body until it fit the light hole, it took a few min a bulb (using a lathe and a dremmel) but they fit just like the #9008s and I used the #9008 O-ring seal. So I didn't have to re-wire anything! This took a little figuring but it will work! I even reused the #3157 parking/blinker bulb which is clear from the factory lights.
For anyone thinking of doing this mod you won't be dissapointed at all. I plan to get some pics up very soon!
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I'd like to see what you did to the bulbs. I have a set of 05-7 headlights but I have been waiting for Piaa to make 9008 bulbs before I installed them.
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Surprisingly enough, I didn't get any $$ this year...kinda disappointing, but whatever.
As for the headlights, I really just want to get some clear cover ones...the stockers for the 99s are ok, but I like the clear projector type look. And I'm planning on install strobe light in the headlight assembly, so I don't what that to be dulled by the non-clear headlight. But the way things are looking, I might have to just install the strobes on the stockers until I've got $$ for the clear projectors.
As for the headlights, I really just want to get some clear cover ones...the stockers for the 99s are ok, but I like the clear projector type look. And I'm planning on install strobe light in the headlight assembly, so I don't what that to be dulled by the non-clear headlight. But the way things are looking, I might have to just install the strobes on the stockers until I've got $$ for the clear projectors.
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Originally Posted by 4wheelfurry
Well got my '07 headlights installed yesterday, I must say that is the best looking mod I have done to my truck yet!! Can't wait to get my '07 grille installed! Trimming the header pannel was no biggie and the lights fit beautifully.
One other thing I did was I used my factory #9007 bulbs! I turned down the bulb body until it fit the light hole, it took a few min a bulb (using a lathe and a dremmel) but they fit just like the #9008s and I used the #9008 O-ring seal. So I didn't have to re-wire anything! This took a little figuring but it will work! I even reused the #3157 parking/blinker bulb which is clear from the factory lights.
For anyone thinking of doing this mod you won't be dissapointed at all. I plan to get some pics up very soon!
One other thing I did was I used my factory #9007 bulbs! I turned down the bulb body until it fit the light hole, it took a few min a bulb (using a lathe and a dremmel) but they fit just like the #9008s and I used the #9008 O-ring seal. So I didn't have to re-wire anything! This took a little figuring but it will work! I even reused the #3157 parking/blinker bulb which is clear from the factory lights.
For anyone thinking of doing this mod you won't be dissapointed at all. I plan to get some pics up very soon!
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Originally Posted by powerstrokin007
Where did you order your headlights from?
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Originally Posted by ReAX
I'd like to see what you did to the bulbs. I have a set of 05-7 headlights but I have been waiting for Piaa to make 9008 bulbs before I installed them.
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