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Old Apr 11, 2020 | 10:30 PM
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I really like OEM style headlights but now you need a projector lens now to run LEDs (if you dont want to blind oncoming traffic) and the OEM headlamps from our trucks (04-08) dont have projector bulbs, obviously. Im really hesistant to go with an aftermarket headlamp assembly because of potential quality issues, and plus I think OEM looks best. The headlamps below, look good in the one picture below, but Ive seen them on other trucks in other pictures and its just hard to tell if it looks good or now. I do like that it modernizes the look of the truck, but again Im just undecided.

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Old Apr 11, 2020 | 11:08 PM
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Here is an issue you are most likely to run into. Since there is a bulb for low beam (projector) and one for high beam, they take up more
room and will not allow enough room for an LED bulb.

I know as the aftermarket headlights I have did not have room for LED bulbs so I'm running HID for low beams.

I don't get why everyone thinks you have to use a projector beam for LED. If you buy a quality LED you can adjust where the LED aims.
I put LED bulbs in my wife's 2004 Town Car and no one has ever flashed their high beams at her.
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Old Apr 12, 2020 | 02:25 AM
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I’m running LED bulbs in stock housings and I also don’t have issues. Clocked and aimed correctly they’re a great option... that said the lights in your post look really good on some trucks....
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