Headlight advice?
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Headlight advice?
I am wanting to change out my headlights soon, like really soon, the stockers look hideous!!
I was thinking about these ? what do ya think?
eBay Motors: 05-07 FORD F250 F350 F450 SUPERDUTY HEADLIGHTS (item 270321074711 end time Apr-21-09 08:14:40 PDT)
where can I get the pigtails for the 9008 lamps? Cheap.. I see some on ebay for 35.00
I was thinking about these ? what do ya think?
eBay Motors: 05-07 FORD F250 F350 F450 SUPERDUTY HEADLIGHTS (item 270321074711 end time Apr-21-09 08:14:40 PDT)
where can I get the pigtails for the 9008 lamps? Cheap.. I see some on ebay for 35.00
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found some for less than half
eBay Motors: Ford Wire Harness Connector 9008/H13 Halogen Bulb (item 400036497564 end time Apr-10-09 12:00:55 PDT)
eBay Motors: Ford Wire Harness Connector 9008/H13 Halogen Bulb (item 400036497564 end time Apr-10-09 12:00:55 PDT)
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I went the easy route and used 02-04 stock-style lights. If you do relays to up the voltage you can use whatever plugs you need for the upgraded lights. You will need to connect to the original harness either by cutting off the old plugs or by cutting up an exension harness like I did. I just posted about my relay conversion.
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It's your truck, but I wouldn't risk shorting something out - or worse....
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rallylights.com sell the pigtails for about $9 ea.
I have the '05-'07 headlights and would NOT do it again. I had the '03 'clear lens' housings and a relay harness w/80/100 Hella bulbs ($100 relay harness & bulbs from rally...) and they put out WAAAAY more light than these '05's and silly silverstars... Don't worry about annoying oncoming drivers with these high-wattage bulbs like the stupid HID a-holes - the optics are intact and the cut-off line prevents other drivers from being 'blinded'. The extra light from this combo is amazing!
The H13 bulb ('05-'07) is a POS design and nobody makes 'heavy duty' pigtails because the bulb itself is the weak link.
Get some used OE clear lens style lights off of some sucker who went with the late-model junk! Mine were $100 shipped and included the turn signals. They will go on wifey's Excursion as soon as I get a chance. Guess I'll add driving lights and fog lites to the '05-'07 junk to get my light back...
I have the '05-'07 headlights and would NOT do it again. I had the '03 'clear lens' housings and a relay harness w/80/100 Hella bulbs ($100 relay harness & bulbs from rally...) and they put out WAAAAY more light than these '05's and silly silverstars... Don't worry about annoying oncoming drivers with these high-wattage bulbs like the stupid HID a-holes - the optics are intact and the cut-off line prevents other drivers from being 'blinded'. The extra light from this combo is amazing!
The H13 bulb ('05-'07) is a POS design and nobody makes 'heavy duty' pigtails because the bulb itself is the weak link.
Get some used OE clear lens style lights off of some sucker who went with the late-model junk! Mine were $100 shipped and included the turn signals. They will go on wifey's Excursion as soon as I get a chance. Guess I'll add driving lights and fog lites to the '05-'07 junk to get my light back...
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Thank you for all of your advice! I think I have found a source for the pigtails that I can make the harness for under $30.00, just the pigtails I found for about 3.50 + shipping... now I am torn on going with the 05-07 lights or just going with the 03 clear lens's, with the 9007 bulbs, I guess I'll do some more looking... Thanks again
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02-04 headlights are a direct swap- no cutting, no adapter harness, just install and go. If you get the lights used from a junkyard or someone else, be sure to get the adjuster screws with them- the 99-01 adjusters won't work with the 02-04 lights.