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Old Mar 15, 2024 | 10:57 PM
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2003 Lariat. My headlights just suck! Battery and charging system working great. Original headlights are just a dull yellow. What are your recommendations for best plug and play changes (no wiring modifications)?

Amazon and others have a lot to offer but I’m just not comfortable buying something based on their recommendations. Thanks in advance!
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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 11:49 AM
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Sorry Franklin, I'm not sure if you're referring to the headlight bulbs or the headlight assemblies. The assemblies are known for oxidizing and requiring either replacement or a restoration kit (I bought one for about ten bucks and it worked pretty good). When you refer to plug and play and wiring I'm thinking you're talking bulbs. Others will have to weigh in on options there. Hope you solve the issue.
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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 12:22 PM
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I used this, made the headlights like new again.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/CERAKOTE-...saApmeEALw_wcB
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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 01:42 PM
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Look for any CAPA headlights on PartsGeek
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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dontherogue
Sorry Franklin, I'm not sure if you're referring to the headlight bulbs or the headlight assemblies. The assemblies are known for oxidizing and requiring either replacement or a restoration kit (I bought one for about ten bucks and it worked pretty good). When you refer to plug and play and wiring I'm thinking you're talking bulbs. Others will have to weigh in on options there. Hope you solve the issue.

Thanks! I plan to polish the glass but mostly interested in replacement bulbs that don’t require additional wiring.
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Old Mar 25, 2024 | 11:11 AM
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Default Auxito Bulbs

Originally Posted by FranklinF150
Thanks! I plan to polish the glass but mostly interested in replacement bulbs that don’t require additional wiring.
The brand I chose to run are auxito they cast an actual beam of light rather than just a spread out beam pattern they come plug in ready and mount in really well, I would recommend using their website to find exactly which bulbs you want then go to eBay and find their official storefront they sell like around 50% ( I think I got my bulbs around $30) cheaper on eBay for whatever reason, I just run mine with the lightning style housing and have much better viewing ability at night than anything else I’ve tried


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Old Mar 25, 2024 | 11:25 AM
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I did a video last year of my setup. I really like them!


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