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Old Jun 24, 2019 | 01:50 AM
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I just bought a 2018 and looking at installing LED bulbs.
does anyone recommend a brand for high/low beams?
Is there any tips I need to know or extra parts I will need?
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Old Jun 24, 2019 | 07:49 AM
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Supernova Perfect Fits...no extra parts needed and 2yr warranty.
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Old Jun 24, 2019 | 07:55 PM
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I have a 2018 XLT and have installed Diode Dynamics SL1s for both high and low beams. For me they were plug and play and I am very happy with their performance. A huge improvement over the OEM halogen bulbs.
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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 09:07 PM
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On the same topic, what is the best fanless option out there?
A link to purchase would be great as well

I have a special edition with the special housings that I have grown fond of, replacing the housings for an aftermarket is not an option.
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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Red-line
On the same topic, what is the best fanless option out there?
A link to purchase would be great as well

I have a special edition with the special housings that I have grown fond of, replacing the housings for an aftermarket is not an option.
https://headlightrevolution.com/led-...adlight-bulbs/

I have them in highs, lows and fogs. Thank me later.
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffG1216
I have a 2018 XLT and have installed Diode Dynamics SL1s for both high and low beams. For me they were plug and play and I am very happy with their performance. A huge improvement over the OEM halogen bulbs.
I was looking at those too for my 2019. I have Halogen now as well. Did you replace the fog lamps as well?
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ATLnewbie
https://headlightrevolution.com/led-...adlight-bulbs/

I have them in highs, lows and fogs. Thank me later.
How do you think they compare to the Diode Dynamics which come with their own resistors and are twice the price? Thx...
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 4x4TruckLEDs.com
The bulbs that HR is selling as their perfect fit we've actually tested out (about a year ago actually). Decided not to sell them because the output wasn't as much as other kits on the market. It's not a bad bulb, but you lose a lot of light because there is no LED Driver now. You still get that pure white look but without all the added light it's almost going to hurt you in bad weather.

LEDs in general are not that great in bad weather. You never realize this because of how much more light LED kits have, so it's a nice trade-off. The added light helps in that poor weather.

With a driverless bulb, you lose a lot of light so when you run in bad weather, the lost light is really noticeable.
Do we need the Canbus Anti-Flicker resistors for a 2019 F-150 originally with Halogens? I was thinking of changing out the Brights/Lows/Fog Lights at the same time. And you recommend them over the Diode Dynamics SL1's ? THX

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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 09:19 AM
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Have been reading and viewing info on this topic since buying a 2017 F150. Lots of info out there and lots of good and poor Blackboost's thread explained much of what to look for. Size and placement on the circuit board are very important as well as specific testing in the housing used (year model and trim all have affects). Personally went with HRev for the published testing and descriptions, Supernova V.3 high and low's, my choice and very happy with results. But the new 2018/19 F150's have different housings and different requirements for fitting especially low beams. The socket is offset and the housing can interfere with the installation (son is looking for his new 2019).
4x4TruckLEDs.com, have you tested any 2018+ housings for fit and function? So far I have only read or viewed HRev and DD test results on 2018's. From that the tested LED bulbs so far are GTR Lighting CSP Mini, SuperNova SV.4, DD SL1. I have read where some folks are modding the housing to fit other bulbs but no actual test results. KM
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 04:47 PM
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Thanks for the information. Crystalux it is! I assume they have a great longevity too? Nothing worse than having to crawl under the truck all the time to replace burn't out, or dimmed headlights.
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