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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 04:35 PM
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Aftermarket headlights.

Hi I don't really know to much about getting aftermarket headlights and I'm having trouble getting info on it. I was wondering what the best find of headlights to get are? I have a 2002 f150, and was wondering if anyone has links to ones they've bought and liked? I don't know the difference, is it hid or halo? Or what? I feel dumb but just want to get information on them. Thanks a lot
 
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by NateJ11
Hi I don't really know to much about getting aftermarket headlights and I'm having trouble getting info on it. I was wondering what the best find of headlights to get are? I have a 2002 f150, and was wondering if anyone has links to ones they've bought and liked? I don't know the difference, is it hid or halo? Or what? I feel dumb but just want to get information on them. Thanks a lot
Just get lightning or Harley replicas with halogens. The one piece headlights don't fit worth crap and have horrible output. If you want HIDs look into a projector retrofit don't just drop in HIDs or cheap LEDs.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 09:43 AM
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Just get lightning or Harley replicas with halogens. The one piece headlights don't fit worth crap and have horrible output. If you want HIDs look into a projector retrofit don't just drop in HIDs or cheap LEDs.
Thank you! So the 2 piece headlights are the way to go? Would Harley Davidsons fit my XLT?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 12:26 PM
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Thank you! So the 2 piece headlights are the way to go? Would Harley Davidsons fit my XLT?
Yes sir both Harley and lightning will
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 03:00 PM
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Yes sir both Harley and lightning will
Do these look right?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00S9R...JJ5YHE8K594BC2
I appologizw for all of the questions but I don't want to get POS headlights!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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Nate, while Amazon is an awesome source for stuff at great prices. Sometimes you end up with a less than quality part.

I've included a link to LMC truck's catalog for 1997-2003 F150, headlight page.
They actually test fit everything they sell to make sure it will fit correctly.

With something like plastic headlights, I would pay the extra for peace of mind that they'll fit, won't turn yellow in a week, and if I have a problem their customer service will help me out.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fe/...ght%20assembly
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 10:50 PM
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Nate, while Amazon is an awesome source for stuff at great prices. Sometimes you end up with a less than quality part.

I've included a link to LMC truck's catalog for 1997-2003 F150, headlight page.
They actually test fit everything they sell to make sure it will fit correctly.

With something like plastic headlights, I would pay the extra for peace of mind that they'll fit, won't turn yellow in a week, and if I have a problem their customer service will help me out.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fe/...ght%20assembly
Thank you for the help, I'm looking at getting a pair from there!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 12:36 AM
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Thank you for the help, I'm looking at getting a pair from there!
Order a catalog from them, they have a ton of cool stuff for your truck.

I'd avoid amazon for HID or LED bulbs for them, the quality is sketchy and in the case of HID kits, at least, they draw allot of current and if the wiring isn't up to snuff you could have a fire.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 09:42 AM
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If you need aftermarket headlights, the quality of SpecD and IPCW is good.
 
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