Okay. I got my Diamond Back clear corners yesterday and they are installed. They are really great looking. Now, I have a new dilemma --- since they are clear (looks like clear glass), they still look different than the headlights because the factory headlights are a bit frosted (whatever they call it). In other words, they are not perfectly smooth on the outside, as are my corners now.

Anyway, did anyone else run into this. They don't look bad, just different. Now as I look at other corners, I notice they do make some that look more frosted - not 100% clear. Is everyone out there replacing their headlights as well? I have to tell you, I think the look of the diamond backs are great, but really don't feel like paying anywhere from $200-$400 on headlights!!! Goodness, I only paid $26.00 + shipping for the corners. (Which was a heck of a deal.)

Any advice is appreciated!!!!!

Thanks,
Melissa

[This message has been edited by luvmytruck (edited 02-27-2001).]

 

The 2001 Lightning head lights are $90.92 each from www.oemfordparts.com
They are not available until mid-March, but they are sweet.

See..


I am ordering mine in a week or so.

 

lariat4wd,

What are you doing about your corners? Are you ordering the Lightning ones, or keeping your factory amber, or ordering another brand?

Thanks, they are nice!
Melissa

 

I have the frosted clears now. I am ordering the L corners though. Want to buy my frosted ones? They're only a few months old. I paid $35 on Ebay after shipping costs. Can't sell them until after I get the new ones though. They are $44.14 each from same place.

 

lariat4wd,

Do you have a picture? Either on your truck or off?

Thanks,
Melissa

 

www.BMGSite.com/truck

It's there. Complete install pics too.

 

lariat4wd,

Yes, they look like the exact ones I need to look better with the factory headlights. From one of your pictures, it looks as though you have the amber bulb still, right?

Email me and let me know what you want for them, including shipping and I will let you know. (I live in MD.) mwebber@kiva.net

Thanks!
Melissa

 

www.autodynamic.com has the diamond back headlight assemblies for $279.

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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit, Hypertech Power Programmer, Clear Corners, Clear Taillights(before ticket), AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights, Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille, Westin PCS nerf bars, Granatelli MAS, JL Audio Stealthbox w/ two 8's, Pioneer 3-way 6x9's, two Kicker Amps
4.10LS, 5" RCD lift, 3" Performance Accessories 3" body lift, Gap Guards, Chrome Traction Bars (Rancho), 16x10 Eagle 1439's, 315-75/16 Pro Comp A/T

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a quick question for all , I just got the crystal eyes kit and this is what happened after installing them and adjusting them I drove up the road and the low beam in the diffusor over the low beam had got hot and melted off , I check the other one and starting to do the same thing. anyone else have this problem

 

Do you think the 01 L headlights will fit my truck? It was man. in 6/96. I know the setup for the front lights are different for the trucks manufactured before 7/97.

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1997 XLT Teal 4.6L Flareside 4x4. Automatic, Reg. cab, tinted windows, bug deflector, Dual exhaust, K&N Generation 2 air filter, BullDog keyless entry/remote start(installed myself), Custom 16" wheels, bedliner, Covercraft tonneau cover, electronic shift on the fly. Going to add headers.

 

I think 5/97-2001 is the cut off . also I talked to Fordparts.com and they said all the 2001 L stuff was stopped by Ford and they may or may not be able to sell it . Ford is now asking for VIN numbers and selling to 2K1 L's only. So you may get the L stuff but right now it's looking doubtful

 

Good question, King James. I know the corners won't work. I was curious about the headlights. I also have an early 97. I had to special order my clear corners. I want the crystal eyes, too. Maybe Roger Lemere will know something about it.

walker887, I heard the same thing. They told me people were buying the Harley F-150 stuff and Ford cut it off. I bet they will make it a lot more expensive anyway. That's what they did with the HD stuff.

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1997 F-150 XL, 4.2L 5spd
Mods: 16x8 Centerline wheels, 285/60/16 Goodyear Eagle GT IIs, Flowmaster, K&N, tint, alarm, billet grille, clear corners, carpet, Kenwood CD w/Infinity speakers, 60/40 seats, and a 5hp "Ford Racing" sticker on the back window.

 

I contacted www.oemfordparts.com and they said they haven't heard anything like that about the 01 L. Only the HD trucks...for now. I can't wait for my tails to get here. Then I will order the head & corners.