Headlight upgrade
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Headlight upgrade
I have the XL trim (Cheap) headlights and would like to upgrade to the XLT and higher trim level lights. Does anyone know if this is a direct swap and what would be needed other that the headlight housings?
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coachhomer, the headlights and turn signal lenses changed in '02. Take a look at these pics. Older Style and Newer Style
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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I knew that they changed light desing in 02, but there is no difference between XL and XLT, correct?
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Originally posted by ECM
I have the XL trim (Cheap) headlights and would like to upgrade to the XLT and higher trim level lights. Does anyone know if this is a direct swap and what would be needed other that the headlight housings?
I have the XL trim (Cheap) headlights and would like to upgrade to the XLT and higher trim level lights. Does anyone know if this is a direct swap and what would be needed other that the headlight housings?
The swap out takes about ten minutes. Don't forget to get some clear corners to go woth the new lights.
Hope this is what you were looking for...
Doug
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by YETI
[B]I thought a XL only had the old style rectangular head lights, not the "euro" type.
Starting in 02,for less than $200 you can get the better headlights,chrome bumpers,and full size hubcaps in one package.
I know because that's how I optioned mine when I ordered it.
[B]I thought a XL only had the old style rectangular head lights, not the "euro" type.
Starting in 02,for less than $200 you can get the better headlights,chrome bumpers,and full size hubcaps in one package.
I know because that's how I optioned mine when I ordered it.
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Originally posted by ECM
Thanks Ke6jcf thats just what I was looking for. I think I'll shop around for the housings I bet they're expensive.
Thanks Ke6jcf thats just what I was looking for. I think I'll shop around for the housings I bet they're expensive.
'99 - '03 will fit, but again the newer ones are clearer and I think they reflect the light better. Should tell ya one more thing, depends on where you live, the clear corners on mine are clear all the way around, the DOT apoved clear lights have an amber reflector that is on the side blinker. Look at a new truck and you'll see what I'm talking about. Some of those cowboy cops with nothing better to do than ruin your day will ticket you for the non DOT approved lights. Where I live I don't think they care everyone runs 'em. The DOT apporved lights are a little more expensive.
Good luck
Doug