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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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I've order two sets of these headlight the first I didn't seal the second I did and they both have leaked and keep digging up and it ticks me off just wondering what y'all might think is a good headlight that won't leak!

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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by chris shadrix
I've order two sets of these headlight the first I didn't seal the second I did and they both have leaked and keep digging up and it ticks me off just wondering what y'all might think is a good headlight that won't leak!

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I bought the same kind. Make sure the rubber seal at where you insert the bulb is on properly and the bulb housing has a right fit. Here is mine

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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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I think ours look really good especially on a white truck but that just pisses me off but I'm pretty positive my bulb parts are in good
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Seal them up and submerge the entire housing in the bathtub with the bulbs installed. You'll see right away where the leak is.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by chris shadrix
I think ours look really good especially on a white truck but that just pisses me off but I'm pretty positive my bulb parts are in good
I haven't had any leaks at all....but then again I live in AZ where water is scarce haha
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by chris shadrix
I've order two sets of these headlight the first I didn't seal the second I did and they both have leaked and keep digging up and it ticks me off just wondering what y'all might think is a good headlight that won't leak!

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If your lights came with bulbs, dry out the lights and buy some decent bulbs from the parts store.

Some of those bulbs that the aftermarket headlights come with do not seal very well causing condensation.

Hope this helps you out. Tony
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 1ATony

If your lights came with bulbs, dry out the lights and buy some decent bulbs from the parts store.

Some of those bulbs that the aftermarket headlights come with do not seal very well causing condensation.

Hope this helps you out. Tony
I agree, cheap bulbs caused my fogs to take on water like mad...good bulbs don't... Greasing the O ring helps..
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Not to be blunt, but, cheap parts=****ty results.

IMO, I would find a stock housing. Sure you will spend more, but in the 2 sets of lights you bought, would have been a set of harley headlights...
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by scobar
Not to be blunt, but, cheap parts=****ty results.

IMO, I would find a stock housing. Sure you will spend more, but in the 2 sets of lights you bought, would have been a set of harley headlights...
Where can u get harleys for less than 200? Cuz those lights r cheap lol
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