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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Okay i know this is probally the wrong place for this lol im from the 97 part of this but got a question that maybe someone could help me with. I ordered my buddy a set of HID's for his truck he has a 2005 ford f250 (again prob wrong place for this because its a f150 forum) but the seller asked me if the headlights are sealed beam or composite, and i have no clue neither does he lol. If anyone would no of anything about this any help would be much appreciated!!
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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I've never heard of that either but I did a little research and found this.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_th...site_headlight
My understanding of that is that with maybe sealed beam you have to replace the whole headlight housing if your light goes out and with composite you can just replace the bulb. I could be totally wrong though, maybe someone else can shed some light (no pun intended) on this more than I can.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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Is it the truck a XL model?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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* is the truck the XL model?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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* is the truck the XL model?
Its a fx4 model put in aftermarket harley headlight housings tho
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by zmadams
I've never heard of that either but I did a little research and found this.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_th...site_headlight
My understanding of that is that with maybe sealed beam you have to replace the whole headlight housing if your light goes out and with composite you can just replace the bulb. I could be totally wrong though, maybe someone else can shed some light (no pun intended) on this more than I can.
And thank you that makes more sense lol I believe its a sealed beam because you take the whole thing out and plug in a new one lol but thank you guys alot!!
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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If its an fx4 it shouldnt have sealed beam headlights..... Are the stock headlights glass or plastic?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 04 F150
If its an fx4 it shouldnt have sealed beam headlights..... Are the stock headlights glass or plastic?
I believe its glass i wanna say sorry lol its not my truck
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Are the lenses clear or do they have the lines in them like headlights from the 90s and older?

Clear means they are "composite," lines means they are sealed beam
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Lol well im not positive but i think the sealed beams came on just the XLs that have a glass light.... And if its a sealed beam it will need a conversion hid kit
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