Retrofitting 2018 Headlights
12-24-2018, 10:51 AM
#121
Senior Member
12-31-2018, 05:02 PM
#123
Senior Member
i think i may just pull the headlights out from the front and install everything in one shot rather than go through the wheel well. I just needed an excuse to buy some socket extensions. I think i'll change out the turn signals for leds as well, what led bulb are you guys using for the turn signals?
your choice. I chose to use extended boot covers. I fanned out the fins inside the extended boot. November will be 1 year with these bulbs. I've had no issues, and i live in south texas where it gets hot. I do not use drls though. Others have cut slits in their covers without issue as well. Whatever you feel comfortable doing.
i got a pair of these. And a pair from 4x4truckleds. These are cheaper though and work just as good.
amazom linky
amazom linky
how tight a fit? I used 85mm tomall, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b075sfnrxk/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=utf8&psc=1
not as tight as factory, but not sloppy. Still on after 10 months, i did coat the seal with silicone grease during the install to seal better and allow some twisting as i installed them. Lots of room for the heatsink straps! Km
not as tight as factory, but not sloppy. Still on after 10 months, i did coat the seal with silicone grease during the install to seal better and allow some twisting as i installed them. Lots of room for the heatsink straps! Km
has anyone used this dust cover before? It looks interesting.
https://www.amazon.com/car-rover-headlight-dustproof-conversion/dp/b076q9d52z/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=automotive&ie=utf8&qid=153787492 6&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=car+rover+headlight+seal&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/car-rover-headlight-dustproof-conversion/dp/b076q9d52z/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=automotive&ie=utf8&qid=153787492 6&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=car+rover+headlight+seal&psc=1
i've been running mine like on the first page for almost 2 years now with no issues. No condensation or anything and they still work like new. And that's with my lights always being on as drl's...
They might not fit. I had a similar set with the big round cooling block like that and it couldn't go in unless i cut the housing.
They might not fit. I had a similar set with the big round cooling block like that and it couldn't go in unless i cut the housing.
12-31-2018, 05:41 PM
#125
Senior Member
03-15-2019, 12:18 AM
#127
Retro fitting projectors in 2018 f150
DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS!! Just about ruined the lip of the housing all the way around the lense trying to get the permaseal to pry loose. Yes I’ve tried the heat and pry heat and pry. I’ve tried low and slow and high and fast. Seems like Ford doesn’t really want you to retro fit in hopes you’ll buy the $1500 headlight assembly’s. I was Really excited about putting these in. Had switchback halos and everything. Not to mention the amount of disassembly required just to get the headlight out of the truck. Oh it’s midnight and I my headlights are on my kitchen table and my grill is in pieces in the garage in front of truck. I have work tomorrow. Any help on alternatives to the heating method? I’ve seen there are solvents but I kinda need to get these fixed by the weekend.
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JCROUCH (03-15-2019)
03-15-2019, 09:33 AM
#128
DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS!! Just about ruined the lip of the housing all the way around the lense trying to get the permaseal to pry loose. Yes I’ve tried the heat and pry heat and pry. I’ve tried low and slow and high and fast. Seems like Ford doesn’t really want you to retro fit in hopes you’ll buy the $1500 headlight assembly’s. I was Really excited about putting these in. Had switchback halos and everything. Not to mention the amount of disassembly required just to get the headlight out of the truck. Oh it’s midnight and I my headlights are on my kitchen table and my grill is in pieces in the garage in front of truck. I have work tomorrow. Any help on alternatives to the heating method? I’ve seen there are solvents but I kinda need to get these fixed by the weekend.
03-15-2019, 09:45 AM
#129
Get a pair of pane clip pliers and insert them and pry open the light little by little. It took me about and hour to do each light. Bake for 15 min and pry, another 15 min and pry...
it will come apart. But you may also break clip and in inner reflectors if you go at it to aggressive. IMO, it’s worth it to pay someone to break these apart. I’ve got retrofitting expirience and the lights handed me my *****.
it will come apart. But you may also break clip and in inner reflectors if you go at it to aggressive. IMO, it’s worth it to pay someone to break these apart. I’ve got retrofitting expirience and the lights handed me my *****.
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JCROUCH (03-15-2019)
03-03-2020, 06:34 PM
#130
Senior Member
I scored a set of halogens for a killer price thanks to a fellow user and started trying to bake them apart the other day. Man, this permaseal is bull****. LOL. My previous retrofits were on a Tundra and a Nissan and those came apart much easier. Guess those were butyl instead of permaseal. Sheesh. I wish manufacturers would build these things with o-rings and screws or clips instead of this permaseal BS. haha.