light upgrades
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light upgrades
I need to upgrades on my factory lights . Headlamp & fog lights. it only has 11,200 miles on the Ex. time to start driving it more . I want to do the best upgrades for it. V-10 4X2 Ex.
Thank's ,Don
Thank's ,Don
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Swapping your bulbs for Silverstars is a quick and cheap upgrade.
You can also swap a brighter bulb in for your for fogs as well.
After that, you can put in 05 style headlights, most people say they see improvement with that design, but you have to do a little surgery on your truck.
aftermarket HIDs are another option, kits around $200. probably some brands listed if you search - fit and finish can be an issue with some kits.
You can also swap a brighter bulb in for your for fogs as well.
After that, you can put in 05 style headlights, most people say they see improvement with that design, but you have to do a little surgery on your truck.
aftermarket HIDs are another option, kits around $200. probably some brands listed if you search - fit and finish can be an issue with some kits.
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You got any pictures of the light bar?
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Sorry, assumed you had the older, pre-05 truck/headlights.
Some of the aftermarket lights have a line of LEDs in them. You can also swap in turns signal bulbs with LEDs.
I've seen LED off road lights on side by sides etc, but haven't seen them in use on the road.
Some of the aftermarket lights have a line of LEDs in them. You can also swap in turns signal bulbs with LEDs.
I've seen LED off road lights on side by sides etc, but haven't seen them in use on the road.
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I swapped out 80w/100w to Hella bulbs on my headlights. not sure if they are available in the 05 bulb style but they were only about $20 each via amazon or ebay..
For fog lights I run 100 watt Blue Eye bulbs which are awesome.. they are coated to eliminate glare from rain fog snow and really illuminate wet pavement well. again they are about $20 per bulb... they are sealed beam so u have to change the 4" housing that you would find on rubber housed utility lights at any auto parts stores or harbor freight... pics in my album
For fog lights I run 100 watt Blue Eye bulbs which are awesome.. they are coated to eliminate glare from rain fog snow and really illuminate wet pavement well. again they are about $20 per bulb... they are sealed beam so u have to change the 4" housing that you would find on rubber housed utility lights at any auto parts stores or harbor freight... pics in my album
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I swapped out 80w/100w to Hella bulbs on my headlights. not sure if they are available in the 05 bulb style but they were only about $20 each via amazon or ebay..
For fog lights I run 100 watt Blue Eye bulbs which are awesome.. they are coated to eliminate glare from rain fog snow and really illuminate wet pavement well. again they are about $20 per bulb... they are sealed beam so u have to change the 4" housing that you would find on rubber housed utility lights at any auto parts stores or harbor freight... pics in my album
For fog lights I run 100 watt Blue Eye bulbs which are awesome.. they are coated to eliminate glare from rain fog snow and really illuminate wet pavement well. again they are about $20 per bulb... they are sealed beam so u have to change the 4" housing that you would find on rubber housed utility lights at any auto parts stores or harbor freight... pics in my album
Do you have part numbers for the bulbs you used? I ran Hella lights and 80/100 bulbs on my 740 volvo wagon they were great. My understanding was that they were too hot and would not work with the "plastic" lenses. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Pictures too.
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Do you have part numbers for the bulbs you used? I ran Hella lights and 80/100 bulbs on my 740 volvo wagon they were great. My understanding was that they were too hot and would not work with the "plastic" lenses. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Pictures too.
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