matteedo
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• sandy, OR, USA |
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• Registered on 9/4/2005 |
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 Posted:9/20/2005 01:48 |
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Well it took a die grinder cutting wheel, 2 headlamp bulb connectors, 4 bolts and j nuts and they are on! The 05 headlamps fit nicely once you hog out the headlamp buckets a bit. They are secured using the exhisting lower holes and upper(unused) holes. Check out the pics in my profile! |
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Paul Goulet
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• Easthampton, MA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/29/2003 |
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• 33 posts |
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Posted:9/20/2005 06:16 |
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They look great... Where did you purchase the new headlights and what was the total cost for the mod..
Thanks,
Paul
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:9/20/2005 07:36 |
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Great job Matt,they look great 
How's the improved light pattern on the road?
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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bigfoot567
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• Fort Worth, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 3/18/2005 |
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• 55 posts |
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Posted:9/20/2005 10:44 |
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great looking update for the older style headlights..!!
how many pesos for this and did you have to go to the stealership to get a pair?
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matteedo
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• sandy, OR, USA |
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• Registered on 9/4/2005 |
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• 5 posts |
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Posted:9/20/2005 11:27 |
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They claim they are brighter then previous styles. I have noticed they act like fog lights as they totally light up the ditch on both sides of the road. Im a ford tech so my cost on the them was 96.00 a side so they are probably around 160-180 a side customer cost. The updated connectors however were 22.00 a piece. If you want to buy them do it soon because they WILL go up in price. Only reason their as cheap as they are is because they are mostly being replaced only under warranty so ford doesnt want to charge themselves too much for them. |
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Ace
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• Malibu, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 10/27/2005 |
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• 54 posts |
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Posted:4/4/2006 12:06 |
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I just got the '05 headlights (putting them in a '02) and want to know if you can give a little more detail on your install. Where did you get the updated connectors? or can I just use the existing wiring and put into the new headlights? Are there any aftermarket bulbs that work better?
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caddys83
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• Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
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• Registered on 12/4/2004 |
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• 127 posts |
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Posted:4/4/2006 23:09 |
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| Quote: | | They claim they are brighter then previous styles. I have noticed they act like fog lights as they totally light up the ditch on both sides of the road. Im a ford tech so my cost on the them was 96.00 a side so they are probably around 160-180 a side customer cost. The updated connectors however were 22.00 a piece. If you want to buy them do it soon because they WILL go up in price. Only reason their as cheap as they are is because they are mostly being replaced only under warranty so ford doesnt want to charge themselves too much for them. |
I too have notice the light pattern is different on the 05 models... It beams the light wider. Kinda like fog lights.... I don't really like it. But I do get alot of drivers flashing there headlights at me 
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I've decided that Xochi was in cahoots with the gas stations to rid me of my bank account. I still and love her.
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:4/5/2006 04:44 |
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I like the beam pattern!  I just adjusted them up a bit and now think they are one of the better set of headlights in my stable of vehicles.
Gotta say, those lights look fantastic! Excellent job. I didn't know you could fit them onto the older trucks. But then again, it didn't sound like a simple swap. Great job.
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