Official F-150 Headlight Bulb Guide
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Not for most of our trucks, but for anyone that can use the 9005 or 9006 bulb stock you REALLY should consider dropping a little more $ and getting the 9011 or 9012 instead. They can be found cheap on Amazon. These HIR bulbs really are a great upgrade over standard.
I replaced the bulbs in my Toyota with these and the improvement was significant. I had to modify the wings that lock the base into the housing just a tad. It was pretty easy by simply comparing the old bulb with the new bulb.
I replaced the bulbs in my Toyota with these and the improvement was significant. I had to modify the wings that lock the base into the housing just a tad. It was pretty easy by simply comparing the old bulb with the new bulb.
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Awesome post Raptor05121! Very informative.
I do have a question about "upgrading" my fog light bulbs. i have a 09 stx with the 9140 bulbs, i want to upgrade to something thats basically white, i understand not going higher than the 9145, but what about going with an led to get the whiteness im looking for?
thanks for the help
I do have a question about "upgrading" my fog light bulbs. i have a 09 stx with the 9140 bulbs, i want to upgrade to something thats basically white, i understand not going higher than the 9145, but what about going with an led to get the whiteness im looking for?
thanks for the help
The LED will get you the color (but then the LEDs will be whiter than your headlights) but you will not have fog lights anymore. LEDs are for aesthetics only and will provide 0 forward illumination.
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Picked up a pair of Silverstar Ultras today. Not sure what is in the truck already, but haven't been impressed. Think I'll change one first and see how much difference there is. '09 F150
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I'm looking at a set of led bulbs for my fogs, they claim they use only 12 w of power and are bright white at 6000K. The main led uses a cree lighting bulb. Not bad for 50 bucks a pair. With them being real LED's the lifespan should be greatly increased.
http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/...led-bulbs.html
http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/...led-bulbs.html
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I'm looking at a set of led bulbs for my fogs, they claim they use only 12 w of power and are bright white at 6000K. The main led uses a cree lighting bulb. Not bad for 50 bucks a pair. With them being real LED's the lifespan should be greatly increased. http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/...led-bulbs.html
I expect the brightness & luminosity would be less than a fog lamp should provide.
I would like to hear your results once you have installed these.
So for my 2001 Screw i could go with the 9011 or 9012 for better output..? im sorry as the numbers confuse. Had a 16 point rape my fogs and driver front headlight. Didn't destroy the housings on headlights but blew out my bulbs..? i want the BRIGHTEST i can go without going HID in both the heads (Dual Filament) and fogs.. no yellow, white best, little blue is tolerable.. thanks for the advice, and sorry if im asking in the wrong place... -Semi
i hope someone can\will help 
thanks again..
i hope someone can\will help thanks again..
So for my 2001 Screw i could go with the 9011 or 9012 for better output..? im sorry as the numbers confuse. Had a 16 point rape my fogs and driver front headlight. Didn't destroy the housings on headlights but blew out my bulbs..? i want the BRIGHTEST i can go without going HID in both the heads (Dual Filament) and fogs.. no yellow, white best, little blue is tolerable.. thanks for the advice, and sorry if im asking in the wrong place... -Semi i hope someone can\will help thanks again..
i hope someone can\will help thanks again..You will still need a 9007 bulb and 9145 (H10) for the fog lights.
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So for my 2001 Screw i could go with the 9011 or 9012 for better output..? im sorry as the numbers confuse. Had a 16 point rape my fogs and driver front headlight. Didn't destroy the housings on headlights but blew out my bulbs..? i want the BRIGHTEST i can go without going HID in both the heads (Dual Filament) and fogs.. no yellow, white best, little blue is tolerable.. thanks for the advice, and sorry if im asking in the wrong place... -Semi i hope someone can\will help thanks again..
i hope someone can\will help thanks again..Please & Thankee!
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