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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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99 00 01 FORD F250 F350 SUPERDUTY 2007 HEADLIGHTS SET : eBay Motors (item 180517371992 end time Jun-16-10 16:56:01 PDT)
I have been wanting to upgrade my headlights and am thinking of these. Do you all see and problems with them, and what do you think they mean by the bolts and clips, I am assuming they mean the style like what usually holds the air dams on.

I also was considering these:

00-05 FORD EXCURSION/99-04 SUPERDUTY HEADLIGHTS+SIGNALS: eBay Motors (item 170490330167 end time Jun-22-10 19:27:37 PDT)

I have the old and yellow oem ones on there and just want to be able to see better and have the front end look a little better. I was planning on getting some new silverstar bulbs to help out as well. just wanted some ideas and experiences.

thanks in advance!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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I just wrote the vendor asking for the Ford part numbers for the additional clips and bolts he mentions having to additionally purchase to use his assemblies.

I'll post when/if he replies.

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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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I just purchased a kit from Advance Auto for $20 to restore my headlights. Mine were very yellowed and cloudy and now they look 95% better. They don't quite look BRAND NEW, but the kit did a very good job. You probably could get them to look brand new if you spent more time. I did mine in < 2 hours. The kit was by 3M:



Amazon.com: 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System: Automotive



That said, the first option you propsed would be the way to go, IMO, as far as looks go. Those head lights really do look nice.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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I went with the '02-style from what appears to be the same ebay vendor as the one you posted. Yeah, I know, cheap. But they're a decent improvement over my stock ones, which weren't all that faded, but I just wanted the upgraded look. I put amber bulbs in the turn signals for better visibility. Only time will tell how long they remain glossy and clear, but I figure a couple or so years from now I'll probably want to change them out for the '05 style anyway. For the money though, I'm pleased with them.

 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SpringerPop
I just wrote the vendor asking for the Ford part numbers for the additional clips and bolts he mentions having to additionally purchase to use his assemblies.

I'll post when/if he replies.

Pop

well thank you, that might make the decision for me!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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The clips and bolts refered to are u style speed nuts and bolts. I used 1/4" - 20 x 1" bolts and matching speed nuts that I purchased from napa
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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i got my dad some 2000 xlt lights and had to get the clips that hold them git them form Ed www.partsguyed.com # 4C3Z 13N020 AA

 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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tried punching it in, no luck finding it though
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by snakedoc
i got my dad some 2000 xlt lights and had to get the clips that hold them git them form Ed www.partsguyed.com # 4C3Z 13N020 AA

those clips work for the 99-01 and 02-04 sytle but not for the 05-07 style headlights
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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oops did not see that.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:09 AM
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I retrofited 02-04 factory lights and ebay clear turns 3+ years ago, no fading yet!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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i think i am going to go with the more factory look, it will look better than what i have and should be a little brighter. i just need to decide on some bulbs now

thanks guys
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Been happy with the silverstars, better than the piaas I had before.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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you can buy them at wal mart, right?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Ordered mine, they're similar to the Walmart ones but better.
 
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