Headlight Help/Suggestions
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Headlight Help/Suggestions
I just acquired a 1998 F150 LB. This is a ranch truck and the headlight lenses are scratched so badly that they don't put out enough light to my satisfaction.
I'm looking for options. I'd prefer to have a bright beam of light ahead of me lighting the roadway. What I have now is a scattering of light that doesn't reach very far ahead on high or low beams.
What's available?
Thanks for your time.
I'm looking for options. I'd prefer to have a bright beam of light ahead of me lighting the roadway. What I have now is a scattering of light that doesn't reach very far ahead on high or low beams.
What's available?
Thanks for your time.
Last edited by jjr999; Jan 17, 2010 at 07:44 PM.
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Don't know if they are beyond being restored back to factory or not.
Detailing forum here had a thread a while back on this topic.
Could be the lens type ( the fluting ) in it that is not helping.
Good order to try :
Restoring the headlamp ( thread with the full process in the care and detailing forum )
Replace the factory headlamp bulb with Sylvania SilverStar Ultra bulbs.
I would suggest last looking at aftermarket Lightning type headlamps, I see so many mixed reviews on them.
The 99-03 Lightning or HD headlamps I do not think fit your MY, the grille surround is a bit different. Maybe check the front end swap thread in teh 97-98 forum ?
Detailing forum here had a thread a while back on this topic.
Could be the lens type ( the fluting ) in it that is not helping.
Good order to try :
Restoring the headlamp ( thread with the full process in the care and detailing forum )
Replace the factory headlamp bulb with Sylvania SilverStar Ultra bulbs.
I would suggest last looking at aftermarket Lightning type headlamps, I see so many mixed reviews on them.
The 99-03 Lightning or HD headlamps I do not think fit your MY, the grille surround is a bit different. Maybe check the front end swap thread in teh 97-98 forum ?