I'm looking to replace my existing bulbs with something brighter as I do a lot of night driving on dark country roads. I've heard several members say they have these 9007 bulbs. Are they brighter if so where do I get them?
Thanks

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Nastruck1-4.6-373s-Superchip-K&N GenII-Dynomax RaceMag With Roush tips-MPC bug shield-40-60 black tint windows-bed liner-class3 drawbar hitch-polk speakers.

 

Lovell, I put in the 9007 superwhites and really like them. They are almost as bright as HID's -- but cost ~$40 for both (rather than ~$1200 for HID). Ordered them from this site and got them in the mail within a few days.

I had to do a lot of adjusting to get the headlights back to true. Either I didn't install them exactly right, or the bulbs are la little bit shorter/longer than OEM -- which affected the display pattern. Also, I'm not totally sure they're legal. I've driven behind several cops and haven't had any look askance at me for my lights being too bright, but...

Even with that, I'm still glad to have them.

Jim

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'99 F-250 LD 5.4L SC XLT 2WD in White/Silver (w/ EVERYTHING 'cept leather and engine block heater) -- added: SnugTop Hi-Liner & carpet kit, Donnelly electrochromatic/compass mirror, K&N filter, SuperWhite 9007 bulbs, IAS shocks, 3" Induction Airbox Mod, more to come... (Westin side bars, cat-back exhaust, electric fan, and Superchip are next)

 

Lovell1,

9007 bulbs are also called bright white lights, they are 40% brighter than the halogen bulbs that come with our truck, at least that's what the package says. When i installed them on my truck i definitely noticed the difference (bright white/bluish beam). It takes about 5 mins to put them both in and no adjustment is needed because they plug in right into the existing socket. But don't expect them to be like the HID's (High Intensity Discharge), i've seen a HID system installed on a 98 F-150 and these 9007 bulbs don't even come close to the intensity of the HID's, and thats why it costs around 800.00 for the HID system, less labor. You can pick up a set of 9007 bright white bulbs at Pep Boys or Kragen for 40.00 or you can order them here online. Hope this helps you out good luck!!

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97 F-150: 5.4 with Jet chip for engine & tranny, Jardine catback, Airaid, Momo Vantage rims (18 x 8.5) on BFG 295 x 45 x ZR 18's, 2/4" via Eibach suspension, Cord Design flares Stull billet grille, Boston Acoustics Pro Series speakers (subs,mids,tweets), Crossfire dual amplifier (700 watts) & Eq, *******'s hard toneau cover w/ marine bedliner, 9007 headlight bulbs, white face gauges, magnesium alloy sport pedals.

Future mods: Paxton Supercharger, HID headlight system, Alpine Navigational System, 4.10 or 4.30

 

I put a pair of Hella driving lights in the bumper opening for about $60. They only come on when the high beams are on and there is a switch to prevent them from coming on for "city" driving. Not sure you could fit them in the 2wd opening.

I thought of adding higher wattage bulbs, but they would still be encased in the lousy DOT spec reflector/lens assembly. I was also conserned about drawing too much amperage through the rather small gauge wires.

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98 F150 XLT SC 4.6 4x4 ORP,auto, 3.55 LS, Factory: towing pkg, fogs, steps, slider, remote entry; Hella driving lights, aux backup lights, K&N filter and airbox mod, Rhino lining, Roll-n-lock cover, SuperChip, fog light mod, AC mod, spare tire mount mod

 

Well, I can tell ya that a pair ok KC daylighters will work well for ya. But that's only if you wanna see up to 3 miles ahead of ya They sure will light up a dark country road, anybody that's in front of you will either think a plane is landing or that the suns comin up

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Stone Cold, Black 98 Styleside S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls,Magnum bug shield,Grizzly roll bar,
2 Baja lights, 4 165 watt KC lights (fun to play with on weekends), Manik grille guard,Westin step bars,Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster dual exhaust, K/N air filter, 265/75/16 BFG AT/S, American Racing Baja wheels, a F150 Online sticker, and a Stone Cold sticker on the front windshield.. More to come for Stone Cold: Ramsey winch will be on it real soon (hopefully), 2 more KC lights, Rancho shocks. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or go to http://www.mindspring.com/~acbradley/index2a.html

 

Mudder
Are those daylighters bumper mounted? My Nastruck has no cut outs and I want to leave it as orginal as I can. Where do you get them and cost? Any special install problems? Otherwise they sound great!! However before I do Anything that is perminent ta my truck I think I'll cornsider those 9007s.
Thanks everybody for your info!!

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Nastruck1-4.6-373s-Superchip-K&N GenII-Dynomax RaceMag With Roush tips-MPC bug shield-40-60 black tint windows-bed liner-class3 drawbar hitch-polk speakers.

 

lovell1,
The lights are on my roll bar, but I do plan on adding two more to my grille guard. I'm not sure if they can be mounted to a stock bumper. I ordered mine out of an accessory catalog for $75.00 a pair. Mine are the 165 watt, that gives out 385,000 candle power each. They make some that are 100 watt, about 200,000 candle power, still bright, and not as expensive.

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Stone Cold, Black 98 Styleside S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls,Magnum bug shield,Grizzly roll bar,
2 Baja lights, 4 165 watt KC lights (fun to play with on weekends), Manik grille guard,Westin step bars,Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster dual exhaust, K/N air filter, 265/75/16 BFG AT/S, American Racing Baja wheels, a F150 Online sticker, and a Stone Cold sticker on the front windshield.. More to come for Stone Cold: Ramsey winch will be on it real soon (hopefully), 2 more KC lights, Rancho shocks. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or go to http://www.mindspring.com/~acbradley/index2a.html

 

Check out: http://www.susquehanna.com/
They supply lights to most of the SCCA pro rallye teams in this part of the country.
You need enough light to drive 90mph down a tree-lined forest road (dirt) in the middle of the night in a snowstorm? They've got it!
Check the Hella index and Headlamps.

 

I too can attest to KC daylighters. I have the stainless steel housing 385,000 cp ones and have had them for over 15 years now. I mount them on a grill guard with every Ford I have had. They are indestructible and man when you throw the switch on these bad boys you can't even tell you had your high beams on. Great if you drive on the road when no one else is around otherwise totally illegal. Always interesting to watch the voltage meter drop if you ain't running over 40 mph. You need a relay of course to avoid the voltage drop and at least 10g wire. I believe they have a 10 year warranty. If you get the Stainless there is nothing to wear out except the bulb...which I have yet to replce but I really don't have that many hours on them. IMHO a HD grill guard like smitty bilt is a must on a 4X4 to make it look tough...not to mention I stuffed a deer with one and only had a headlight housing to replace and scrape off the deer hair hehe.

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99 F150 4X4 Ext Cab Black and Tan Lariat, Every Option except engine block htr
1997 Eddie Bauer Explorer AWD V-8 every option
91 F150 Rare Nite pkg Ext Cab 4X4 Still my favorite sigh..