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Old 03-17-2019, 01:06 PM
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Good video, thanks. The biggest things that have kept me from lights like these and similar, is I don't want switchbacks. I'd like to find some where the amber plank, can be run as marker lights, and match the OEM amber. Also the H7 bulbs, I've got SL1 DD's for hi/lo, and would like to run those.
Oh well, looks like my SE style SpecD's are gonna live with me for awhile yet.
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Originally Posted by johnday
Good video, thanks. The biggest things that have kept me from lights like these and similar, is I don't want switchbacks. I'd like to find some where the amber plank, can be run as marker lights, and match the OEM amber. Also the H7 bulbs, I've got SL1 DD's for hi/lo, and would like to run those.
Oh well, looks like my SE style SpecD's are gonna live with me for awhile yet.
If I'm not mistaken, isn't there a version of the Anzo headlights available without the switchback feature?

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https://www.stage3motorsports.com/11...-Housings.html

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https://www.stage3motorsports.com/11...-Housings.html

But the running lights don't seem to be amber unfortunately.
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If I'm not mistaken, isn't there a version of the Anzo headlights available without the switchback feature?
That could be, I think I could figure out the wiring on any of them, but the yellow on any I've seen just doesn't match the OEM amber.
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That could be, I think I could figure out the wiring on any of them, but the yellow on any I've seen just doesn't match the OEM amber.
I located them and edited my post before your response. It appears the outline without switchbacks is white. If you don't mind me asking, do you not want switchbacks just because of personal preference when it comes to appearance? Haven't looked into headlights too much until now so just curious if there are drawbacks or not with switchbacks or if there is something important I don't know.
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I located them and edited my post before your response. It appears the outline without switchbacks is white. If you don't mind me asking, do you not want switchbacks just because of personal preference when it comes to appearance? Haven't looked into headlights too much until now so just curious if there are drawbacks or not with switchbacks or if there is something important I don't know.
It's just my preference is all. I wouldn't discourage anyone from getting them if that's what they like. I think if true amber ones were available without the switch backs, they'd look pretty good on my truck along with the OEM markers and Raptor grille lights, all set for DRLs. Just my opinion. I could be wrong, and it would look too busy.
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Originally Posted by thundertracks
I have the original Anzo non switchback lights, had no fitment issues at all. I installed the Sylvania ZXE bulbs at time of install, never did get around to installing any type of LEDs or HID, they still have better light output than the original factory headlights. The Anzo headlights have been in my F150 for over 2.5 years, no issues at all and I think they look great.
Good to hear you've gotten some longevity out of them. How do the Sylvania bulbs do? Do they last long or do they burn out more frequently.
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Originally Posted by Jhous3s
Great Review. As new owner myself I have only one complaint.

I honestly don’t like the narrow projector output. My units at least do not throw light to the sides of the truck what’s so ever. At a stop sign, the corner of the curb is completely dark. If there is a pedestrian there starting to cross, it’s very dark and hard to see.
I've gone through a few different bulbs on my setup... honestly feel like they should have been sponsored... I'm currently using a putco silver-lux pro I believe and have been thinking about going with HID 5k. So seeing your comment and pictures made it easier for me to decide to do it.
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That's probably one of the better headlight disassembly videos I've seen online. Good stuff. Love the look of the switchbacks but can't bring myself to pull the trigger on the Anzo's for some reason. That's a great looking truck.
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Originally Posted by johnday
Good video, thanks. The biggest things that have kept me from lights like these and similar, is I don't want switchbacks. I'd like to find some where the amber plank, can be run as marker lights, and match the OEM amber. Also the H7 bulbs, I've got SL1 DD's for hi/lo, and would like to run those.
Oh well, looks like my SE style SpecD's are gonna live with me for awhile yet.
If it changes your mind, you can run the Anzo switch backs with amber DRLs by using Forscan to modify it. That's what I have. I have the grille marker lights too, but they were unplugged at the time of this photo...
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Originally Posted by JonDW29
That's probably one of the better headlight disassembly videos I've seen online. Good stuff. Love the look of the switchbacks but can't bring myself to pull the trigger on the Anzo's for some reason. That's a great looking truck.
Thank you! On all counts .
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