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The new boot is an 80mm right? I feel like I remember 4x4truckleds mentioning this on a page awhile back. I think I have 2 100mm ones from an 09-14 F150 Retrofit project. Guess I'll have to order the new size boots to fit the high beams. I haven't test fitted mine yet but I'm sure it's like the other LED bulbs.
IIRC, the high beam boot is actually 90mm - Adam, please chime in of that's not correct.
Go with a 90mm... the 80mm boot fits INSIDE and will require silicone to stop from falling off. The 90mm fits snug but you need to trip some plastic away from the headlight adjust (you can see it sits almost up against the lip).
My install is terrible. I can actually see my drivers hanging from the wheel well liner (through the crack). I just left it all hanging back there because I'm always changing things (so why bother right?).
Go with a 90mm... the 80mm boot fits INSIDE and will require silicone to stop from falling off. The 90mm fits snug but you need to trip some plastic away from the headlight adjust (you can see it sits almost up against the lip).
My install is terrible. I can actually see my drivers hanging from the wheel well liner (through the crack). I just left it all hanging back there because I'm always changing things (so why bother right?).
100mm will be way too big I think.
Okay 90 it is. I'm gunna need to get 2 more of those rubber grommets to pass the wires through too. Thanks for the confirmation. I'm gunna go test those 100mm ones I have in the basement now just for kicks.
You may or may not have fitment issues. The Putco bulbs are the same as our XHP70 however we use a fan, wheras they use aluminum fins. You MIGHT be able to bend the fins but we're not 100% sure if it'll clear (the fins do add some height to the bulb, same as a fan would, but they bend easily... still, theres a point where they can't bend, when they enter the bulb base)
You don't want to install the LED Driver in the housing. I mean i should tell you otherwise so that the competitions bulbs fail BUT i'm not gonna do that to you. You want the LED Driver outside the housing since it generates a LOT of heat.
You should install CANBUS Anti Flicker adapters, otherwise you MAY get flickering and/or a headlight turning off from time to time.
Nobody has had issues with the bulbs damaging the housings however these bulbs get VERY VERY hot, as do the drivers, so DON'T touch the bulbs. Your housing will handle the temperatures.
Fog lights are a great addon, most of our customers purchase the LED kits and the fog light kits at the same time. Once you see the LED headlights you'll hate the fog lights.
I'd recommend Baja Designs over Rigid if you are going for aftermarket LED bars/lights. A lot of people install switchback bulbs in their housings to compliment the anzos.
...because that would be a total dick move and highlight your lack of true character. Glad you took the high road!
I didn't use grommets on the 90mm boots. But grommets are an easier way to do it.
Ah okay....and yea the 100mm ones are massive and way too big. I'm definitely going to have to trim the plastic piece that is next to the high beam adjustment screw. I can't see how you can fit a cap over that without trimming it a tad.
To add on to the info 4x4 (Adam) shared, I can confirm the Silver Lux Pro's will fit in the low beam with the stock cover, it's tight but it will latch shut.
The high beams with the Silver Lux Pros will require a replacement boot.
After Lawrence's pic of his professional and meticulous wiring , I'm a little embarrassed to post this pic but should give you an idea of how it looks with the different high beam boot.
Dude,lol, dont be. You guys were the front runners with this! Helped to pave the way for us late arrivals! Do your "thang" and be proud doing it.
Go with a 90mm... the 80mm boot fits INSIDE and will require silicone to stop from falling off. The 90mm fits snug but you need to trip some plastic away from the headlight adjust (you can see it sits almost up against the lip).
Would the boots be found at a local auto parts store or is this something that would need to be ordered online? Im sure I can find grommets and was thinking of putting some quick disconnects on the wiring for the switchbacks so I could more easily disconnect the wiring without having to scotch lock them all over again if I needed to take the headlights off again for some reason.
RTV silicone would be preferred to seal around grommets and wiring to keep the elements and moisture out, correct?
One additional question: Are scotch locks the preferred method or is there something better like a "vampire tap" or other connection method (short of soldering the wires together) that is better? Are there any concerns with the wires breaking or deteriorating with the scotch locks or other connection methods?
Would the boots be found at a local auto parts store or is this something that would need to be ordered online? Im sure I can find grommets and was thinking of putting some quick disconnects on the wiring for the switchbacks so I could more easily disconnect the wiring without having to scotch lock them all over again if I needed to take the headlights off again for some reason.
RTV silicone would be preferred to seal around grommets and wiring to keep the elements and moisture out, correct?
One additional question: Are scotch locks the preferred method or is there something better like a "vampire tap" or other connection method (short of soldering the wires together) that is better? Are there any concerns with the wires breaking or deteriorating with the scotch locks or other connection methods?
08-08-2017, 10:09 PM
, I'm a little embarrassed to post this pic but should give you an idea of how it looks with the different high beam boot. 
