Replacement Headlight Assembly
03-15-2017, 05:15 PM
#11
Plus the oems are so plane jane looking
03-16-2017, 06:44 AM
#13
Moderator (Ret.)
An alternative that would not require resealing is to buy a good clear OEM used set out of a local junk yard for under a hundred bucks. I bought a spare pair locally for 50 bucks. They are wrapped up in bubble wrap in a box, waiting for when I might need them. So far, my original 2007 set are still clear; I treat them to a plastic lens cleaner and protectant a few times a year. The boneyards in my area are now becoming plentiful with 2004 to 2007 F-150's.
Most don't wish to sell their used set of OEM's here in the classifieds, as the shipping costs are usually more then what the used set sells for. Which is why I suggest buying locally used.
Last edited by Mod (Ret.); 03-17-2017 at 06:42 AM.
03-18-2017, 09:04 AM
#15
For you perhaps. How many will actually go through sealing them prior to install? And why should we correct a flaw in a new part prior to its use?
An alternative that would not require resealing is to buy a good clear OEM used set out of a local junk yard for under a hundred bucks. I bought a spare pair locally for 50 bucks. They are wrapped up in bubble wrap in a box, waiting for when I might need them. So far, my original 2007 set are still clear; I treat them to a plastic lens cleaner and protectant a few times a year. The boneyards in my area are now becoming plentiful with 2004 to 2007 F-150's.
Most don't wish to sell their used set of OEM's here in the classifieds, as the shipping costs are usually more then what the used set sells for. Which is why I suggest buying locally used.
An alternative that would not require resealing is to buy a good clear OEM used set out of a local junk yard for under a hundred bucks. I bought a spare pair locally for 50 bucks. They are wrapped up in bubble wrap in a box, waiting for when I might need them. So far, my original 2007 set are still clear; I treat them to a plastic lens cleaner and protectant a few times a year. The boneyards in my area are now becoming plentiful with 2004 to 2007 F-150's.
Most don't wish to sell their used set of OEM's here in the classifieds, as the shipping costs are usually more then what the used set sells for. Which is why I suggest buying locally used.
03-18-2017, 10:44 AM
#16
Senior Member
An alternative that would not require resealing is to buy a good clear OEM used set out of a local junk yard for under a hundred bucks. I bought a spare pair locally for 50 bucks. They are wrapped up in bubble wrap in a box, waiting for when I might need them. So far, my original 2007 set are still clear; I treat them to a plastic lens cleaner and protectant a few times a year. The boneyards in my area are now becoming plentiful with 2004 to 2007 F-150's.
I wish my junkyards carries 04-07's. I was just there a few days ago, both yards had no 04's or later. The latest ones I could find where 2002. I was looking for a power seat maybe, and a ome radio upgrade. But walked away with a 71 Eldorado emblems, and cigarette ligter and ashtray. Just to show the kids what cars had back when. LOL
I wish my junkyards carries 04-07's. I was just there a few days ago, both yards had no 04's or later. The latest ones I could find where 2002. I was looking for a power seat maybe, and a ome radio upgrade. But walked away with a 71 Eldorado emblems, and cigarette ligter and ashtray. Just to show the kids what cars had back when. LOL
03-19-2017, 11:05 AM
#17
An alternative that would not require resealing is to buy a good clear OEM used set out of a local junk yard for under a hundred bucks. I bought a spare pair locally for 50 bucks. They are wrapped up in bubble wrap in a box, waiting for when I might need them. So far, my original 2007 set are still clear; I treat them to a plastic lens cleaner and protectant a few times a year. The boneyards in my area are now becoming plentiful with 2004 to 2007 F-150's.
I wish my junkyards carries 04-07's. I was just there a few days ago, both yards had no 04's or later. The latest ones I could find where 2002. I was looking for a power seat maybe, and a ome radio upgrade. But walked away with a 71 Eldorado emblems, and cigarette ligter and ashtray. Just to show the kids what cars had back when. LOL
I wish my junkyards carries 04-07's. I was just there a few days ago, both yards had no 04's or later. The latest ones I could find where 2002. I was looking for a power seat maybe, and a ome radio upgrade. But walked away with a 71 Eldorado emblems, and cigarette ligter and ashtray. Just to show the kids what cars had back when. LOL
03-20-2017, 01:38 PM
#18
Senior Member
For you perhaps. How many will actually go through sealing them prior to install? And why should we correct a flaw in a new part prior to its use?
An alternative that would not require resealing is to buy a good clear OEM used set out of a local junk yard for under a hundred bucks. I bought a spare pair locally for 50 bucks. They are wrapped up in bubble wrap in a box, waiting for when I might need them. So far, my original 2007 set are still clear; I treat them to a plastic lens cleaner and protectant a few times a year. The boneyards in my area are now becoming plentiful with 2004 to 2007 F-150's.
Most don't wish to sell their used set of OEM's here in the classifieds, as the shipping costs are usually more then what the used set sells for. Which is why I suggest buying locally used.
An alternative that would not require resealing is to buy a good clear OEM used set out of a local junk yard for under a hundred bucks. I bought a spare pair locally for 50 bucks. They are wrapped up in bubble wrap in a box, waiting for when I might need them. So far, my original 2007 set are still clear; I treat them to a plastic lens cleaner and protectant a few times a year. The boneyards in my area are now becoming plentiful with 2004 to 2007 F-150's.
Most don't wish to sell their used set of OEM's here in the classifieds, as the shipping costs are usually more then what the used set sells for. Which is why I suggest buying locally used.
I replaced my OEM headlamps as they were accumulating little "micro" cracks throughout the lenses.
