Best headlight bulbs for a '98 F150?
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Best headlight bulbs for a '98 F150?
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The stock headlights are terrible and Silverstars aren't much better in my opinion. Our stock '02 Camry headlights are ten times better, even when I use the fogs on the truck. Any recommendations? I tried some "illegal" 100W/80W that worked great but the wiring showed signs of getting cooked, so I took them out.
The stock headlights are terrible and Silverstars aren't much better in my opinion. Our stock '02 Camry headlights are ten times better, even when I use the fogs on the truck. Any recommendations? I tried some "illegal" 100W/80W that worked great but the wiring showed signs of getting cooked, so I took them out.
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Well, Sylvania has come out w/ Silverstar Ultra bulbs, or you could do an HID
conversion, but I would recommend a headlight adjustment before anything. You may want to consider doing a voltage check @ the headlights. If it's over 0.3 volts lower than battery voltage, run new, heavier wire & a relay--that will bring light voltage up to spec.
Are the housings cloudy?
Good luck w/ it!
SL
conversion, but I would recommend a headlight adjustment before anything. You may want to consider doing a voltage check @ the headlights. If it's over 0.3 volts lower than battery voltage, run new, heavier wire & a relay--that will bring light voltage up to spec.
Are the housings cloudy?
Good luck w/ it!
SL
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Originally Posted by AJC629
Good to be back on the forum after a couple years!
The stock headlights are terrible and Silverstars aren't much better in my opinion. Our stock '02 Camry headlights are ten times better, even when I use the fogs on the truck. Any recommendations? I tried some "illegal" 100W/80W that worked great but the wiring showed signs of getting cooked, so I took them out.
The stock headlights are terrible and Silverstars aren't much better in my opinion. Our stock '02 Camry headlights are ten times better, even when I use the fogs on the truck. Any recommendations? I tried some "illegal" 100W/80W that worked great but the wiring showed signs of getting cooked, so I took them out.
You might want to consider getting some aftermarket headlights. The Harley Davidson or Lightning styles are popular right now and look pretty good. These units have clear lenses and a nice reflective backing. They look really nice with Silverstars or the "illegal" 100W/80W bulbs (that's what's on mine) or you can try this link: http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/i...r_Brights.html
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Thing is the stock heads shine the beam further than clear lensed headlamps, I have OEM SVT Lightning headlamps and noticed they looked much clearer, not goldish like my old headlamps but the old heads had a much greater distance. Even with the Silverstar bulbs that i'm running.