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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 1996f150.5.0
Not clear, but I like the way mine look
that looks sick as can be... very jealous
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 1996f150.5.0
Not clear, but I like the way mine look
Do you have a link for those?
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by blackoval86
You'll have to get the turn signals separately. There's no amount of scrubbing that would turn stocks into clears.

Ebay has some cheap sets, I'm sure.
Like this (smoked): http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMOKED-92-96-F150-F250-BRONCO-HEADLIGHTS-CORNER-SIGNAL-BUMPER-LIGHTS-LAMPS-/190714641194?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AFord%7CModel%3ABronco&hash=item2c677a7b2a&vxp=mtr
Or these (clear): http://www.ebay.com/itm/92-96-F150-F250-F350-Bronco-CLEAR-LENS-Chrome-Crystal-Head-Lights-Lamp-Headlight-/190714640648?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AFord%7CModel%3ABronco&hash=item2c677a7908&vxp=mtr
I was thinking of replacing mine too. I don't like the diffused pattern... makes the truck look like it has cataracts. Clear certainly can't hurt. I actually want the smoked ones but I don't know how the headlight part is made. If the lens itself is clear and the smoke effect is achieved by coloring the inside of the housing (minus the reflector) black, then I'll take them. If the actual lens is tinted, then I'm not so interested (lower output, potential liability if involved in a nighttime accident).
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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I never understood why they weren't made clear in the first place. Looks dirty from the factory, to be honest.
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by blackoval86
I never understood why they weren't made clear in the first place. Looks dirty from the factory, to be honest.
I think the reason for the diffused lenses was because the reflectors were smooth and could not aim the light. In the factory lenses, the lense aims the light. In the new Ford clear headlights, the reflector has the "diffusers" as do these aftermarket headlight housings for our trucks. I agree, they look better, but remember, if you get an **** vehicle inspector, they can fail you. Non-dot approved headlights are technically illegal. They're suppose to have a dot stamp on the lense. Then again, my buddy has a new escape with factory clear lenses and no dot stamp. Should be fine and I like the clear lenses allot better than HID's.
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