The headlights on my 2001 were badly oxidized and so dim the only way I could tell they were even on was the reflection on street signs. I was going to restore them until I found these lights, recommended by a user here, for $6 more than permanent sealant - that's a no-brainer.





Install was fairly straight-forward - out with the old, in with the new. These units do feel quite flimsy and fragile, so I was extra careful with them. I broke the tabs off of the PS turn signal connector, which I replaced with a pigtail from the local u-pull. I didn't like the skinny, little turn signal lamp mounting screws they included, so I swapped over the old nuts and reused the factory screws. I've always thought clear lenses with yellow bulbs that just turn the whole thing yellow again, even when they're off, was kinda dumb, so I also upgraded to amber Sylvania LEDs and installed the Novita EP27 flasher relay (thanks again to this board for that recommendation).





In all, they look great and I can actually see they're on, so unless they fall apart right away, I'm pleased.

 

I did the same thing with my 2001, the headlights were so oxidized it was hard to see at night. I went with the 2001 F150 Harley Davison headlights.

 

Yup, such a simple and relatively cheap upgrade for these older trucks that anybody that can turn a screwdriver can do.
Biggest issue is adjusting the beam after installed, having the headlight adjusting tool makes it so much easier, but can be done with a regular socket (I think 7mm, but it has been a while).

 

I haven't attempted that yet. Finding 25ft of level ground in Colorado is a much taller order than you'd think, so I'm thinking I need to take it in somewhere.

 

Looks good. I'm interested about the quality of the beam pattern and just how durable these lights are.

 

I've yet to get them aimed properly. They are low by about the same amount but the pattern seems fine -- a vast improvement over the ancient stockers, anyway. Can't say anything about durability.

 

I've tried to refinish the lenses many times and they always come back faded after a month or two. Replacement is the only way to go and it's super easy and the results are amazing. It transforms the look and if I remember I only paid around $100 for both lights.

 

Yea if you got them from HEADLIGHTSDEPOT the price started off kind'a cheap then shot up to $100+ some change. The price has come back down a bit since then.
I'm wondering if there is a better quality kit for the same or a little more money. I could get one of the sides OEM at a much higher cost but it looks like the other side is now out of production.

Are the optics/ beam pattern of the DEPOT pieces going to be as good as the OEM piece, not likely.
Is the durability of the DEPOT pieces going to be as good as OEM, not likely.

NOT CONCERNING THE LOOKS BUT THE VISION IMPROVEMENT-
Are the DEPOT pieces going to be better than the stock NON Lightning clouded pieces even after refinishing, very likely.

Are there better options for the Lightning headlight set that are as expensive or slightly more money?
Only member input will let me know at this point.

F-150 Made 1/ 97

 

I had Depot lighting lights in my 99 for 4 years in the hot Florida sun when I sold it 6 months ago they where just as clear as when new. If you match the adjusting nuts to your old lights before install they will be pretty close.

 

I paid $37 for replacement lights a few years ago.
They are cheap. Came with halogen bulbs....worth $18 alone.