I have a 97 4x4 with factory driving lights in the bumper. I would like to upgrade my headlights and driving lights if possible, with brighter bulbs. Any suggestions? I don't want to add more lights or change the air dam. I just want to replace the bulbs with something brighter.

All suggestions appreciated.

------------------
1997 F150 S/C S/B 4X4
5.4L Triton
Black and silver
Bucket seats, grey interior
P285/75/R16 AT
Factory 6 spoke rims
K&N air filter
Gibson 3 inch cat-back exhaust
Kenwood KDC-8009 MASK reciever
Kenwood 6 disc changer, in console
Spray in box liner
Fiberglass tonneau cover

 

the PIAA 9007's are pretty good and will give you more light. if you go with a higher wattage bulb as some have done, you risk frying the wiring/switch. Do a search for 80/100 and you'll see what I mean. The PIAA's use the same wattage but produce more light, so you don't risk doing damage to anything.

 

I ahve the PIAA 9007 super whites and CATZ voltage transformewrs, and it is almost like a HID set up, much cheaper theough.

I am looking for a supplier for replacement higher output stock fog light bulbs for y'all.

------------------
~DECHman
2001 S-Crew Lariat, 2wd, 5.4L, loaded, astro tonneau cover, bedrug, dealer installed bug gaurd, Precsion Power PC 2300 LE 300W amp, 2x JL Audio 8w3d4 subwoofers under rear seat, Clifford alarm with remote start, tilt, prox, omni sensor, window control, radio control, headlight control, back up battery siren, window tint, PIAA 9007 SuperWhite headlight bulbs with CATZ Zeta headlight enhancement transformers.. soon to have new subbox with a JL Audio 10w6 woofer.
Daily ride.. 1987 DECH Mustang 5L Hatchback with way more mods!
dechman@yahoo.com

 

Thanks for the info guys. If I install the PIAA 9007, is that all I need? Do I need a new transformer also, or simply put in the new bulbs?

------------------
1997 F150 S/C S/B 4X4
5.4L Triton
Black and silver
Bucket seats, grey interior
P285/75/R16 AT
Factory 6 spoke rims
K&N air filter
Gibson 3 inch cat-back exhaust
Kenwood KDC-8009 MASK reciever
Kenwood 6 disc changer, in console
Spray in box liner
Fiberglass tonneau cover

 

You just simply stick in the bulbs, that's all. I put some in last week. I'm very happy with them, definitely an improvement over stock.

------------------

Patrick aka Mudder or MR.Daylighter of Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club DAYLIGHTER edition F150 ®, Black 98 S/S S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 V8 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja back up lights, 2 KC 57 Series 5x7 100 watt long range lights, 2 KC 55 watt fog lights (all-season kit) 10 165 watt KC Daylighters, 2 chrome, 4 Stainless, 4 black ( with 14 KC's, I come alive at night), Manik grill guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards, Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, Airaid High Flow system, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 285/75/16 BFG AT/S KO, American Racing Baja wheels, Pro Comp headlight blackouts, Red Top Optima battery, personalized plates, Cobra 18WXST CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, 3 F150World stickers, a Texas Chapter of F150World.com sticker, a BIG KC block sticker on the back window and a DAYLIGHTER sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighter: JBA headers, superchip, 1 more Daylighter for the front, 2 KC reverse Lights, a Lighted Ford tailgate logo, and a 4" Rancho suspension lift (yes boys and girls, it's just about time). If you would like to see pics, email me at Mudder@TexasChapter.com
Also the Moderator of the Ford Trucks vs. GM trucks and Ford trucks forum over on fordvschevy.com so check it out.
Check out the Toughest SOB in the WWF crush the Rock's Lincoln: http://www.amta.net/files/sc-2.avi
OH HELL YEAH!

2 BRT 4U "Go ahead, flash your brights at me, see what will happen."

Got light?
It's a KC thing.....you wouldn't understand.
Candlepower to date: 4,214,000. Gonna add more soon.

See all my pics at my zing.com site: http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294059243

Also check out www.F150World.com/Mudder

 

I've been searchin for better lamps and found this info on the PIAA SuperWhites. You might wanna read it .
Actually it would be great to get a review of this review......
WT

------------------
Ordered on 11/2/00:
VIN'd on 11/13
Built on 12/4
ETA week of 12/25
Merry Christmas to me !
Picked up 12/28/00
drove 100 miles in Snowstorm on sh!&&y roads on 12/30/00 -- SWEET !!
4X4 Lariat
SCrew, Arizona
Beige, 5.4 Liter, Offroad
Pkg, Moonroof, Rear
slider, Capt's seats,
Side steps, Bed xtndr,6
CD, L S D 3.55

******* X2K Lid, Line-X Spray-in liner, Eventualy: Intake/Exhaust mods.

 

I'm all for brighter lights, but what I do not want is the "blue" look to the lights that you see so often on the highways nowadays. I would like just a plain brighter light. Is it possible?

------------------
1997 F150 S/C S/B 4X4
5.4L Triton
Black and silver
Bucket seats, grey interior
P285/75/R16 AT
Factory 6 spoke rims
K&N air filter
Gibson 3 inch cat-back exhaust
Kenwood KDC-8009 MASK reciever
Kenwood 6 disc changer, in console
Spray in box liner
Fiberglass tonneau cover

 

Mudder,
I remember that you had the ones from the online store. Do you think that the PIAA's are better and a noticible difference in lighting up the road. I had the ones from the online store for a while and I put the stock ones back in and they seem better. Thanks and what is thie deal with the new transformer, like where does it go and how does it work. -thanks steve

------------------

• -1999 Ford F-150 Supercab Flareside ORP
• -4.6 Liter V-8, Auto, 3.55 LS Rear
• -Deep Wedgewood Blue
• -Flowmaster Delta Flow Series 40 single 2.5" inlet w/dual 2.5" outlets
• -Two 18" Adcar Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips
• -Lund Lighted Moon Visor (painted)
• -Lund Interceptor Bug Guard (painted)
• -Deflecta-Shield Window Rain Guards (painted)
• -Delecta-Shield Slotted Tail Light Covers (painted)
• -Manik Grille Guard
• -Ford Factory Cab Steps
• -Extang Soft Bed Cover
• -Ford Lighted Ovals Front and Back
• -Tinted Windows (5% totally illegal)
• -Pioneer P725R CD Player w/Flip Face Head Unit
• -Superwhite Headlight Bulbs (from Online Store)
• -K&N Air Filter
• -Air Box Silencer Removed
• -Tail Light Modification
• -Lots of Blue Wire Loom Under Hood
• -Cranked Torsion Bars to Level Truck Out

In Loving Memory of Craig W. Menth Sr.



http://njf150truckclub.homestead.com/index.html
www.my-f150.com/steveo
steveo@f150fanatic.com

 

Hey DECHman, Firstoff, that is a gorgeous photo. You've got a nice set-up there. Secondly, what's the idea behind this Catz voltage transformer and where can it be found?

 

The PIAA's are much better than stock, and much better than the blue bulbs from the store. They are much WHITER and BRIGHTER. No blue involved with these lights.

 

I have had piaa superwhites in my last 5 cars/trucks. I have no complaints. I have only had one bulb burn out but that was after 6 months and I bought the bulbs used. Heres a pic of my expy with upper and lower piaa superwhites.


------------------

http://www.geocities.com/x_plosive98

 

Hey X_PLOSIVE98, what is the model number for the PIAA lights you used for your driving lights?