Yet another "help me choose aftermarket headlights" thread

superduty4x4 · Jul 21, 2011

Looking at 3 different options currently:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0700806346&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0319516445&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0549142740&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Currently leaning toward option #2. I think they would look pretty slick on my truck, but I can't decide if the full clear (option 1) would look better or not.
I like that option 3 is all one piece and the projectors are neat, but buying 2 sets of HID's for the separate high/low bulbs would drive the cost waaaay up. Would HID's even be needed in the projectors? Plus I'd have to find some mylar or some other way to make the outer trim chrome... black wouldn't look good on my truck.
Thoughts, suggestions...

powerstrokin15 · Jul 21, 2011

a kid i know got the 3rd ones. def FUGLY in person and on the truck. my vote is #2 all the way..

superduty4x4 · Jul 21, 2011

powerstrokin15 said:
a kid i know got the 3rd ones. def FUGLY in person and on the truck. my vote is #2 all the way..

Good to know!
I'm thinking #2 will look good with the dark colored stripe on my truck. I'm going to be getting a stock chrome grille and I'll paint the recessed parts black which I think will help pull it together nicely.

CSIPSD · Jul 21, 2011

I dont like the gay little Blue LED's... I prefer the factory looking ones with clear lens. But thats just me.

powerstrokin15 · Jul 21, 2011

well i agee with the closer to stock. but the fact that he is going with a black theme makes the others look better. you can always unhook the leds...

Lowdown89 · Jul 21, 2011

I think just a set of all clear smoked lenses would better than those eith the little LEDs and other doodads on em

FORD7.3 · Jul 21, 2011

Go with the three piece ones chase.. the 1st and 2nd ones look good but I've heard its a pain to align the 2 piece ones and the three piece ones come smoked if that's what your looking at..

David S. · Jul 21, 2011

neither of them...

powerstrokin15 · Jul 21, 2011

honestly one of my best friends has a single piece smoked that look factory-just black

Yodersstrokin96 · Jul 21, 2011

i would choose #2 out of your selection,

1996 Scorpion · Jul 21, 2011

Number 2 all the way, I'm putting them on my truck and if the LED's in them aren't your thing just don't hook em up.

superduty4x4 · Jul 22, 2011

FORD7.3 said:
Go with the three piece ones chase.. the 1st and 2nd ones look good but I've heard its a pain to align the 2 piece ones and the three piece ones come smoked if that's what your looking at..

What you've heard and what I've heard are different. Don't want smoked lenses but I'm well aware they are available.

DieselFreak92 · Jul 22, 2011

None of them. Get a nice set of clear ones with a nice HID setup

superduty4x4 · Jul 22, 2011

DieselFreak92 said:
None of them. Get a nice set of clear ones with a nice HID setup

That's what I did on my 96 that got totaled in April. Going to try something slightly different this time around.

oneton · Jul 24, 2011

garrett wearewierd69 on psn has the second ones,he said they were pretty good.i think he changed the blue leds out for amber.those are the ones i would go with if it was me.

i need to order some for my truck one day

Diesel_Brad · Jul 24, 2011

NONE OF THEM

Keep your stock headlights and get a clear set of parking lights to match

SIX_OHH · Jul 24, 2011

Option #2 FTW

Tom S · Jul 25, 2011

Diesel_Brad said:
NONE OF THEM

Keep your stock headlights and get a clear set of parking lights to match

I have that set up but have to admit I have at least considered clear headlights.

superduty4x4 · Jul 25, 2011

Diesel_Brad said:
NONE OF THEM

Keep your stock headlights and get a clear set of parking lights to match

After having clear lenses and HID's on my 96, I feel like I'm driving around with a candle on the bumper now.
I'll be going with option #2, soon hopefully.

V97F350 · Jul 28, 2011

My kid said I had a couple boxes delivered today! Must be my new Headlights! I ordered the Bronco ones. I'm a bit busy tonight however I guess I'll be a bit BUSIER!