How to upgrade to newer 05-07 Headlights on 99-04 F250/350 Superduty and Excursions install

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @bigpapaadam1
    @bigpapaadam1 25 днів тому

    Wow so simple!!! Thank you for the walkthrough for the wiring! Always intimidating getting new lights and not knowing how to adapt new led running light wiring because it’s not plug and play. This made it simple for me and gave me the confidence to do this myself! Thank you so much again for your video!

  • @Hotwheelshunter
    @Hotwheelshunter 2 роки тому +8

    Watched several videos on this, you by far made this way easy to follow, every other video made it so damn complicated, thank you 💯

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man

    • @bigpapaadam1
      @bigpapaadam1 25 днів тому

      Yes yes I did the same thing! Ran through several videos to figure out the wiring configuration and no one explained it well enough or just skipped the video part trying to explain it out of thin air with no video walkthrough. This video was perfect and simple!

  • @JW-rv9cy
    @JW-rv9cy 6 місяців тому +1

    This is exactly what i needed. I was about to kick the headlights in out of frustration

  • @jamestingay11
    @jamestingay11 4 роки тому +4

    I put the same headlights in last year. Love the light and look great. Great video wish I had this video before I put my lights in

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks i really like them too and they still look like new

    • @prestonsherry-484
      @prestonsherry-484 4 роки тому

      Do you have a link to buy these exact ones? You got me interested!!

    • @user-qx2uq6lr3i
      @user-qx2uq6lr3i 3 роки тому +1

      @@prestonsherry-484 ACANII - For NEW Black 1999-2004 Ford F250 F350 F450 SD [LED Light Tube] Projector Headlights Driver & Passenger Side www.amazon.com/dp/B07FX86LN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KF41VG57EEAQRSQ347P7

    • @banks4204
      @banks4204 3 роки тому

      Do they cost 649 for one or for the pair???

    • @jamestingay11
      @jamestingay11 2 роки тому

      649? Wow the price has went up a lot. I got my pair on JC Whitney for $350 I think.

  • @Hetoo0ld
    @Hetoo0ld 5 років тому +9

    Awesome tutorial! You should make a Vid showing the lights in low light and darkness! Not really any vids on these lights at all.

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  5 років тому

      Good idea. They are a huge improvement over the stock lights... and they have that nice modern perfectly straight line on low beams.

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  5 років тому +2

      I uploaded a follow up

    • @Lsx_Lo
      @Lsx_Lo 5 років тому

      @@buildsomethingstupid1736 hey im looking at a 99' f-250 with a v10 and i want some good aftermarket headlights like these things, you know the name of the brand for these? thx!

    • @JohnMatrixOfficial
      @JohnMatrixOfficial 5 років тому +1

      @@Lsx_Lo For 99-04 Ford F250 F350 F450 F550 SuperDuty Pickup LED Tube Bar Black Projector Headlights Pair LH+RH www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMHYJTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JyU5DbEQZYM44

    • @JohnMatrixOfficial
      @JohnMatrixOfficial 5 років тому +1

      @@Lsx_Lo they're made by spyder. I upgraded mine with 6500k L.E.D lights. Makes them even better.

  • @danoberlin280
    @danoberlin280 3 роки тому +1

    Kenny I am correct in seeing that the headlight is only held in place by the two bottom screws? I am installing them now ono my Ex. Is there a way to adjust them?

  • @cccEngineer
    @cccEngineer 9 місяців тому

    What am I missing about the top adjustment bolts? The top doesn't have anywhere to bolt. I have a 99. Do I take the adjustment plastic nut off and try to screw it from behind the metal?

  • @ryanclark2289
    @ryanclark2289 Рік тому

    Thank you for the awesome video. VERY helpful 😁

  • @thepitpatrol
    @thepitpatrol 9 місяців тому

    Those look amazing!

  • @jacobwilloughby6442
    @jacobwilloughby6442 Рік тому

    Any night pics with lights on or what the beam looks like at night

  • @brodyk2518
    @brodyk2518 3 роки тому

    Did u have 2 extra white connectors that went to the back of the old headlights? Thanks

  • @woodbutcherjc
    @woodbutcherjc 2 роки тому +1

    What headlights did you order..and where from..thanks.

  • @JohnMatrixOfficial
    @JohnMatrixOfficial 5 років тому +11

    Those are the one piece lights, made for 99-04. They're not 05-07 headlights. 05-07 have different mounting brackets. The headlights you have, still have the 99-04 style adjusters, 05-07 doesn't. They have different connectors too. The new headlights you just installed, wouldn't fit a 05-07 f250-f350.

    • @fabianjr.9792
      @fabianjr.9792 3 роки тому +1

      quick question, i have a 2002 ford excursion and i’m trying to mount those headlights onto mine, so do i need to cut anything or is it all wiring?

    • @JohnMatrixOfficial
      @JohnMatrixOfficial 3 роки тому +3

      @@fabianjr.9792 if you get the 99-04 lights, all the connectors plug right in. You just have to cut a little bit of fiberglass backing. I took a sharpie and used a angle grinder with a cut off wheel. You might want to order some headlight retainer clips. The old ones sometimes break. You can find them on eBay or Amazon. If you use 05-07 headlights, you will still have to cut all the fiberglass backing out, buy new 05-07 retainer clips and by new 05-07 adapter connectors to fit your 99-04 connectors. A lot easier to go with 99-04 headlights and they look the same.

    • @fabianjr.9792
      @fabianjr.9792 3 роки тому +1

      @@JohnMatrixOfficial ohhh ok got it thx man appreciate it

    • @JohnMatrixOfficial
      @JohnMatrixOfficial 3 роки тому +1

      @@fabianjr.9792 for sure bro 🍻

  • @dagan7013
    @dagan7013 2 роки тому +1

    are the low beams led on the new headlights?

  • @soldierscraft9213
    @soldierscraft9213 2 роки тому +1

    Great video thank you!!

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  2 роки тому +1

      This was my first video, and had it not done so well I wouldn't have made any more! Thanks for watching

    • @soldierscraft9213
      @soldierscraft9213 2 роки тому

      @@buildsomethingstupid1736 lol I’m glad you ketp going good luck will continue to watch

  • @ngarza7948
    @ngarza7948 10 місяців тому +1

    Where ur towing mirrors from?

  • @devinhitchen4554
    @devinhitchen4554 2 роки тому

    Now can you change the bulbs in those to the hid bulbs??

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  2 роки тому

      Not sure it fits the stock high beams bulbs so if you could get bulbs for the OE lights then I think yes

  • @amerrill1988
    @amerrill1988 2 роки тому

    Have you tried LED H1 bulbs for high and low beam?

  • @jperez1083
    @jperez1083 3 роки тому

    Are they bright enough? I see a lot of aftermarket headlights that really aren’t worth it.

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  3 роки тому +1

      Much much better than stock. I never really use the high beams anymore

    • @jperez1083
      @jperez1083 3 роки тому

      @@buildsomethingstupid1736 do you have a part number for everything? I’ve been looking for them

  • @muckdoggyperez492
    @muckdoggyperez492 Рік тому

    can you link the headlights?

  • @jaredhalvorson3532
    @jaredhalvorson3532 5 років тому

    Can you wire them so they come on when you unlock the truck? and if you have a link or specific name that would be awesome. all i can find is the 99-04 halo

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  5 років тому

      Sorry for the slow reply! My headlights already blink when i lock/unlock the truck so when i put these in, they did too. I just looked up the lights again... it looks like they have been rebranded to "AKKON" lights. heres the page. www.amazon.com/99-04-SuperDuty-Pickup-Projector-Headlights/dp/B07CMHYJTG/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1P30CGZG3V9UT&keywords=akkon+headlights+05-07&qid=1574879994&s=automotive&sprefix=akkon+%2Cautomotive%2C124&sr=1-10

  • @Hvac503
    @Hvac503 5 років тому

    If i were to switch out the both low beam and high beam bulbs, i cant use plug n play leds can i? Since both actions are in one connection

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  5 років тому

      You can you just have to cut the wires on the bulb side by the headlight and resplice. 3 wires go into the connector but 4 wires come out. 1 positive and 1 negative go to each light. This headlight already has LED lowbeams which make a nice straight horizontal line when on. So if u wanted to swap to LED u would only need to replace the High beam.

  • @soldierscraft9213
    @soldierscraft9213 2 роки тому

    How are the lights holding on? Any pro or cons?

  • @Aj-fl2yr
    @Aj-fl2yr 2 роки тому +1

    2 year later update?

  • @AmericanMan961
    @AmericanMan961 4 роки тому

    Oooo i like those headlights

  • @mikewolfskhal8782
    @mikewolfskhal8782 4 роки тому

    Don’t you have to cut/mod your core support to put these in?

  • @Texcajun06
    @Texcajun06 3 роки тому +1

    Am I to understand that with this setup, you no longer have your high beams?

  • @twatson6252
    @twatson6252 3 роки тому

    Are they really a lot brighter and throw a better high beam pattern than stock i need better lights don't much care about the looks.

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  3 роки тому

      The high beams reuse the old bulbs, but are still brighter with the clearer lens, but I never use the high beams now because the low beams are way brighter and leave that nice crisp lines across the road

  • @Erick-tg4vn
    @Erick-tg4vn 4 роки тому

    So you have a lift on the truck?

  • @dustinontaiyabbi5608
    @dustinontaiyabbi5608 3 роки тому

    How do they look at night though?

  • @maurocatalan5378
    @maurocatalan5378 4 роки тому

    Wow super nice job, question where you get your front grille

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  3 роки тому +1

      Thats the factory one and it's broken! I'm actually going to buy the newer 05' and up style shortly and make a video to show how to mod it for attachment to the older truck.

    • @houtruston8107
      @houtruston8107 3 роки тому

      It looks to be off a Ford Excursion

  • @geraldfiorello6231
    @geraldfiorello6231 5 років тому

    What brand LEDs did you go with and how hard was it to adjust the headlights aim ?

  • @mikeodell5915
    @mikeodell5915 5 років тому

    Where did u get those head lamps

  • @smsjr36
    @smsjr36 4 роки тому

    Nice grill! Where did you get it?

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  3 роки тому +1

      and its broken... I'm making a vid shortly of how to replace this one with the 05' up grille. Have to cut some of the lower grille out

  • @CritterGitter23
    @CritterGitter23 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome!! How do they perform?

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  4 роки тому +1

      So much brighter than the stock lights! the stock ones i always wondered if the lights were even on. The low beams are LED and have a nice crisp line across the horizon

    • @burrejo
      @burrejo 4 роки тому

      @@buildsomethingstupid1736 was gonna say I just ordered these lights and two sets of H1 LED bulbs...hoping the LED bulbs fit.

  • @JohnHynes_at_lookituplive
    @JohnHynes_at_lookituplive Рік тому

    Nice light, does anyone know if they make one you do not have to cut into 03 light headder?

  • @gc99289
    @gc99289 4 роки тому +1

    Just call it an "aftermaket" headlights.
    Worst part is when people get 05-07 front grill "upgrade". That shit is damn near identical.

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  3 роки тому

      I'm not following? The older 99-04 are 2 piece headlights. 05 and up ford changed to 1 piece lights. With a little modification to the headlight bracket and an extra wire you can have 05' up style headlights in your 99-04. I'm also not sure what you're saying about the grille the 99-04 vehicles cannot hold and 05 up grille without mods. They are not identical. They do clip into the old mounts however they are taller and you either have to cut away the bottom of the grille or cut away the front bumper for clearance or I guess you could buy a 05' up front bumper. Either way not identical and doesn't work without modifications.

  • @austinkoeppen6122
    @austinkoeppen6122 Рік тому

    Not the best idea to make the DRL connection permanent.

  • @brandoncain91
    @brandoncain91 3 роки тому

    It’s not called a halo it’s called running light

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  3 роки тому +1

      No a running light is what stays on at all times the vehicle is running and can be any shape. A halo regarding headlights is a lighted ring surrounding the headlight (like a halo)

  • @superdutyscaler6823
    @superdutyscaler6823 Рік тому

    Please do not solder or electrical tape you connections like he did. Unless you want to burn your vehicle down or fry your pcm

  • @bigcountry4262
    @bigcountry4262 4 роки тому

    Nice headlights, but UA-cam is a “How-To” place not before and after. The only thing you showed was the soldering. Come On Man! : )

  • @ColMustard-jm9jx
    @ColMustard-jm9jx 4 роки тому

    This is all so confusing...

  • @nunyabusiness5275
    @nunyabusiness5275 2 роки тому

    Why can't I find a freaking video where people remove the damn headlight housing, mine are stuck in or something

  • @bmwtechalvarez1670
    @bmwtechalvarez1670 2 роки тому

    Are those mirrors are factory

    • @buildsomethingstupid1736
      @buildsomethingstupid1736  2 роки тому

      No aftermarket... I need to find another excursion to make a video for them. They plug in but you have to modify some plastic on the mirror. Much better than stock

    • @bmwtechalvarez1670
      @bmwtechalvarez1670 2 роки тому +1

      They look nice I have 2000 excursion my mirrors look almost same but the lights on them there not working

    • @bmwtechalvarez1670
      @bmwtechalvarez1670 2 роки тому

      Your videos give me great ideas to bring my truck back to life