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new headlights

i have a 2000 so i have the old foggy headlights. i want to replace i put a link at some im looking at can you tell me if they are good and a good deal.. and will they be brighter?
1999-2002 2003 2004 FORD F250/F350 SUPERDUTY HEADLIGHTS:eBay Motors (item 310143845864 end time Jun-20-09 15:31:35 PDT)
 
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Not with $43.00 shipping. Have a look here FORD F250 F350 EXCURSION EURO HEADLIGHTS 01 02 03 04 4p:eBay Motors (item 380130000488 end time Jun-18-09 17:09:55 PDT) That's the company where I got my 05's and they have a good rep. Look in there store, you may find something less expensive.
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 04:13 PM
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I agree that's ridiculous for shipping half the cost of the headlights, there are better ones out there like barrys.
 
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I am looking for 05/06 headlights and they cost about $150.00 each in the catalogs, so Id have to say thats a fair price. Have you considered upgrading the look of your truck with the newer style headlights?
 
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Same company sells the 05's. There not OEM but looks to close to tell.
 
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Look around FTE you can get them for free or very little money and forget ebay .

I am still on the edge of the cheap 05s I have seen few that haven't lasted too well but damn do they look good on your truck.
 
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what about xenon bulbs i have had some that say they come with xenon bulbu 9007 i believe how are thoes
 
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The headlights that you put a link to are a good upgrade. I put a similar pair in my first 99 F250 (had to do a little cut to the header panel) and they were brighter, but it was do to my stock lamps being so bad. The way to get a brighter light is to upgrade the harness. LMC Truck has the best price if you stick with stock head lamps. Dfuser.com and GOS (performance?) are also good sites for upgrading the headlights.
 
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Ive seen some harley's, the ones TNT got for under 200 with free shipping on ebay.
 
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I did the 02 headlights and it was a huge improvement. I can finally see at night again. Looking for me I added a relay harness so they get clean power from the battery and not through the switch. I saw an improvement equal to Jack Squat.
I don't know if hte 05 lights are even brighter or not, I don't the look of those so I stuck with the 02s.
 
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I installed the 07 OEM headlights into my truck. Has to use a dremmel tool to cut the header panel but it was only about a 3 hour job. Installed some 6000K HIDs while I was at it. Love em!

People are always so worried about getting pulled over with HIDs but I suggest sticking with colors between 4000-6000K on the light spectrum and you'll be fine.
 
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I bought these and love them:


eBay Motors: 99-03 04 FORD F250/F350/EXCURSION SUPERDUTY HEADLIGHTS (item 140308487003 end time Apr-09-09 08:57:49 PDT)



 
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That looks GOOD!

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I bought these and love them:





eBay Motors: 99-03 04 FORD F250/F350/EXCURSION SUPERDUTY HEADLIGHTS (item 140308487003 end time Apr-09-09 08:57:49 PDT)










My Headlights were fogged out and they SUCKED in the wild. I hunted and picked up a set even though I was scetchey about em. I wanted OEM, but when I looked at theese the heads were OEM and the clear corners were NOT. I got them anyway local for 100$ and I must say that the ON ROAD clarity was NICE. Look for OEM on the headlamps, I dont think the corners matter except the fact that the "aftermarket ones may be full clear." and if they cost dough$$$, they beter be OEM.!

I wish I had some night shots, BIG DIFFERENCE!


BEFORE:


AFTER:
 
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Originally Posted by 12pump
The headlights that you put a link to are a good upgrade. I put a similar pair in my first 99 F250 (had to do a little cut to the header panel) and they were brighter, but it was do to my stock lamps being so bad. The way to get a brighter light is to upgrade the harness. LMC Truck has the best price if you stick with stock head lamps. Dfuser.com and GOS (performance?) are also good sites for upgrading the headlights.
Yes if you want to really be able to see out in the wild, upgrading the harness is a MUST. Then you can run 80W low beams and 100W high beams. Wow, what a difference! We had an ice storm, all power out, and I could not see jack, so I needed a solution. I bought a harness from Susquehanna Motor Sports, but I am sure you could build the same harness with local parts.

I have not had one single car flash their lights at me, so I think if you have them aimed correctly, it is not a problem.
 
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Here's my headlight evolution.
OEM 99's


OEM 02's


Headlight Depot Eagle Eyes
 



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