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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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I ordered some new headlights from Amazon last week, and Im going to put them in within the next few days. I know how to remove the bezels to access the lights, but is there anything I should know about installing the new lights? Any tips or suggestions?

I'm also going to replace all bulbs while I have them out. Are there any recommendations for the headlight bulbs that will make the beams from a stock housing brighter?


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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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I just installed some Bi-Xenon HID's in 6000K and this is what it looks like

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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Just be sure to aim the headlights properly once installed

They are adjustable and if they are aimed wrong, people will assume you have your brights on or your truck will look like a cross eyed kid...
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by twilliams9
I just installed some Bi-Xenon HID's in 6000K and this is what it looks like

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Very nice! Same setup I have running in the front of mine, 'cept yours is a bit bigger
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Dont HID's need a ballast or some other kit? Or can you get bulbs that go into the regular lights?

And how do you aim/make sure they are correctly aimed?
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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You can get normal halogens, yes. HIDs do require the ballast and and such. I thought they were always so complicated until I actually did it, turns out they're easy as pie and have a GREAT improvement on light. You just have to aim them a bit so they aren't blinding to everyone
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