2001 Headlights
#1
2001 Headlights
As I am getting older and my eyes get dimmer, I am having more and more trouble seeing with the headlight s in my 2001 F-350. I put in the Silverstar Ultras and it is slghtly better, but in snowy or rainy weather they are about usless. I have thought about polishing the lenses. Has anybody tried this?
Also, I was looking at all of the lighting options on E-Bay. Does anybody have experience with any of these? XR Team Projectors?, Headlight Depot 1 piece euro's?, GT RAcers LED 1 piece?
Any imput would be appreciated.
Also, I was looking at all of the lighting options on E-Bay. Does anybody have experience with any of these? XR Team Projectors?, Headlight Depot 1 piece euro's?, GT RAcers LED 1 piece?
Any imput would be appreciated.
#2
Polishing the lenses will help... Make sure you use a protective coating after wards though otherwise they will be just as bad as they were within a week or so...
As far as the HID lights go. You need to spend some $ to make sure you get good quality. Im not sure about the ones your talking about but you may want to do some in depth research to make sure they are quality
As far as the HID lights go. You need to spend some $ to make sure you get good quality. Im not sure about the ones your talking about but you may want to do some in depth research to make sure they are quality
#4
Headlight depot is where I got my 05 style headlights and yes they make a heck of differance. The Silverstars you have will do better if you add the wiring harness upgrade. The OEM harness is just to light to handle the brighter lights. The polishing does help, but for my .02 worth. save your money and invest in better, newer lights and a heavy duty harness.
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As suggested by jdecker88, first replace the 01 (obscured - frosted) headlamps with the clear 02-04 style. Use OEM, some folks trying the Asian knock-offs had various quality issues. Next suggestion is to up grade the harness (see GOSPerformance.com). Next upgrade to Hella or LUKS bulbs, or (and most effective) install a good quality hi/low HID kit in the 02-04 clear headlamps (see Retro-Solutions.com).
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#8
Thanks for the input guys. I polished my lenses today with the Crystal View kit. It made a big difference over what I had. I'll have to see how it works the next time the roads are snowy or wet. I think the 02-04 headlights and the harness may be the way to go. More research ahead for me!
BTW, how hard is it to remove the headlights anyway? I see two clips up top, but what holds the bottom in?
BTW, how hard is it to remove the headlights anyway? I see two clips up top, but what holds the bottom in?
#9
Removing the 2001 Headlamp
Montana,
The bottom of the headlamp is secured into the header panel via a pushpin and can be troublesome to pull out. I've used a socket (9/16 or 10mm, I think) to collapse the two wings of the push pin, allowing it to be pulled straight out. Also; be careful with the two top clips. These can be tough to spread (un-clip) without breaking and a dealer will charge about $5.00 each for replacement clips.
Lastly, my experience with Silverstar bulbs left alot to be desired, in that these bulbs (although a little brighter) don't last very long. Therefore, suggest you consider either Hella or LUKS bulbs. But, the bottom line is, if you want maximum illumination on the road install a good HID kit.
Best of luck.
The bottom of the headlamp is secured into the header panel via a pushpin and can be troublesome to pull out. I've used a socket (9/16 or 10mm, I think) to collapse the two wings of the push pin, allowing it to be pulled straight out. Also; be careful with the two top clips. These can be tough to spread (un-clip) without breaking and a dealer will charge about $5.00 each for replacement clips.
Lastly, my experience with Silverstar bulbs left alot to be desired, in that these bulbs (although a little brighter) don't last very long. Therefore, suggest you consider either Hella or LUKS bulbs. But, the bottom line is, if you want maximum illumination on the road install a good HID kit.
Best of luck.
#10
Thanks for the input guys. I polished my lenses today with the Crystal View kit. It made a big difference over what I had. I'll have to see how it works the next time the roads are snowy or wet. I think the 02-04 headlights and the harness may be the way to go. More research ahead for me!
BTW, how hard is it to remove the headlights anyway? I see two clips up top, but what holds the bottom in?
BTW, how hard is it to remove the headlights anyway? I see two clips up top, but what holds the bottom in?
Our lights are CRAP. I am waiting for someone to do a change out to see if I can buy the 02' to 04'. I tried the polish thing, but still not good.
#11
I posted these links in another thread. I was looking around at headlights myself. The last link is for the upgraded harness. It is a good deal IMO it will cost you close to that just to buy the parts to make your own harness.
Ford headlights - taillights, wholesale replacements
eBay Store - headlightsdepot: FORD LIGHTS, GM CHEVY LIGHTS, DODGE CHRYSLER LIGHTS
Upgraded Headlight Harness for 94 to 04 Ford with 9007 Bulbs
Ford headlights - taillights, wholesale replacements
eBay Store - headlightsdepot: FORD LIGHTS, GM CHEVY LIGHTS, DODGE CHRYSLER LIGHTS
Upgraded Headlight Harness for 94 to 04 Ford with 9007 Bulbs
#14
I agree with whoever said the China lights are crap. I bought a set for my Dodge work truck and you couldn't even adjust them. If I wasn't so lazy I was going to shim them with washers to try and point them down. The way they were people kept flashing their brights at me...annoying!
Don't forget if you have fog lamps you can run the jumper wire so the fogs stay on with the brights. This is illegal in most states, but I think you will be alright... Name the last time you drove past a cop with your brights on...like I said...you'll be alright
The other thing you can do if you really want to go nuts is run brights in your fog lights. I have done it and it did make a difference. People DID NOT like this in town so I took them out. It also has mixed reviews bc some people say it will burn up your harness, but there are 0 reports of this on FTE.
As for me...I'm thinking Harley headlights would look SWEEEEET on the black truck
EDIT - Do you need more than this "20-6699-90 6C3Z13008CB 2005 Ford F250 Heavy Duty (With Harley Package) Headlight Lens and Housing RH (passenger's side) " and the conversion wiring harness to make this happen? If not why the heck haven't I done this yet!?! What is $200 to a guy like me Somebody has to keep buying stuff!
Don't forget if you have fog lamps you can run the jumper wire so the fogs stay on with the brights. This is illegal in most states, but I think you will be alright... Name the last time you drove past a cop with your brights on...like I said...you'll be alright
The other thing you can do if you really want to go nuts is run brights in your fog lights. I have done it and it did make a difference. People DID NOT like this in town so I took them out. It also has mixed reviews bc some people say it will burn up your harness, but there are 0 reports of this on FTE.
As for me...I'm thinking Harley headlights would look SWEEEEET on the black truck
EDIT - Do you need more than this "20-6699-90 6C3Z13008CB 2005 Ford F250 Heavy Duty (With Harley Package) Headlight Lens and Housing RH (passenger's side) " and the conversion wiring harness to make this happen? If not why the heck haven't I done this yet!?! What is $200 to a guy like me Somebody has to keep buying stuff!
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