I have tried to research this but just havent found the exact answer I am looking for. I am switching to 8000k hids. I am getting them from HID4U on ebay. I just want to know what bulb i need to get for my fogs. I also want to double check that the h13 bulbs are correct for the heads. Thanks A lot guys

 

do the 04-08's need the bulb out eliminator? do we need the full harness or just the plug in kind?

the headlights are h13. look in the owners manual to be sure of the fogs

 

Yes H13 is the correct bulb for the headlights...i would get bi-xenon if you could, i didnt, and am regretting it.

for the fogs, many will debate 9145 vs. 9005:

9145 is the proper bulb type for the foglights in the truck (its whats already in there)

9005 is actually a high beam headlight that fits in the factory light inlet and works....much much brighter...this is what i have.

Be warned, SOME people have had issues with the 9005 foglights melting the housing because of too much heat generated, i have had no such problems. If you do choose 9005, make sure to get the 35 watt and not the 55 watt. Enjoy!

pic added for headlight to 9005 foglight comparison: both are 4300K

yes i know i have glare...but i never get flashed by oncoming traffic, nor do i care hah

 

so would an h1 bulb be correct? .. I looked up on sylvanias site and they said an h1 bulb will work. is that the same as the 9005?

 

http://www.lightbulbs4cars.com/site/1567293/page/823774

No, each bulb has to diff. type numbers (not sure why) but H13 = 9008, HB3 = 9005, H10 = 9145 and so on.

So you would need H13 (or 9008) for the headlights, and HB3 (or 9005) for foglights

Just my opinion - 8000K will be very very blue, have you seen actual light output from 8000k HID's in an F150 housing? The color is nice, but output is poor. Visibility will be poor on dark roads (ie: no street lights)

I have just ordered a set of 3000k 9005 bright yellow HID's for my fogs, should be in around 10-14 days. Gives it a little better "euroish" look

Good luck with your purchase

 

H13 for heads
9005 for fogs

stick with 6000k

and dont buy from HID4U ,

they are impossible to get ahold of, and 2 of my bulbs went of in a lil under a year.

 

Same thing happened to me. I now have to order another set for my fog's. Already replaced the headlights once.. Don't buy xentec kits either theyre cheap pieces of crap

 

so who is a good place to buy from?

 

I've had my kit (bixenon 6k) from Xenoneyes for a year, works perfect.



My 6k kit for my fogs is on it's way.

 

Steer clear of the Beamer HID kits too, mine burnt up 3 blubs and 4 Ballasts in one year of hardly ever being used. I ended up having to switch them out to a different kit. I have spare ballasts, blubs and wiring if anyone wants spare parts..

 

are they 6000k? I really just need two 9005 bulbs

 

do you guys use the standard plug-and-play hid kits, or do you get the full wiring harness?

do you use the bulb-out eliminator?

 

can some one please send me in the right direction to ordering some good hid lights. Where to buy and what brands??

 

go check out the appearance section, there was a thread of about 20 pages

i cant seem to find it but its there, Retro-solutions was the name

 

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