OK- I hate to do this. But I gotta get better headlights in my 2009 EXP

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There's a lot of info, and right and wrong ways to do it, I know. I want brighter than the stock crap thats in there now. What are my options?
 

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@ExpeditionAndy bought from a good website that you can plug in your truck and it will tell you what you need. I may purchase from there for myself for christmas. I forgot the name of the site but he was happy with his and postedd output pics a while back. Im sure he will chime in. Just remembered XenonHID.com. The HID projects a nice clean light and has a good cutoff line most have been very happy with them.
 

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@ExpeditionAndy bought from a good website that you can plug in your truck and it will tell you what you need. I may purchase from there for myself for christmas. I forgot the name of the site but he was happy with his and postedd output pics a while back. Im sure he will chime in. Just remembered XenonHID.com. The HID projects a nice clean light and has a good cutoff line most have been very happy with them.
That's the company. I used the Moon Series Canbus Ballasts that have the built in cancellers so all you need is the 35 W HID kit, select the bulb temp color that you want. I went with the 5K temp because it was the closest to white light. LEDs are nice but don't project well from the stock projector headlights because the design of the parabolic reflector is designed for incandescents. HIDs are very very close to incandescent in design which is why the work so well.

https://www.xenonhids.com/35w-ac-canbus-ballast-hid-kit.html


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There's a lot of info, and right and wrong ways to do it, I know. I want brighter than the stock crap thats in there now. What are my options?

Do you have projectors or reflectors?

Reflectors:
1. Need new aftermarket headlight assemblies with projectors OR a projector retrofit into your housings
2. Then install HID or LED whatever makes you happy

Projectors:
HID kit or a powerful latest-generation LED set
 

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Did any Expeditions prior to ‘15 come with halogen projectors?

I agree with Adieu 100%.
The best option as far as light output is concerned is HID projector retrofits in stock-style housings. This is also the most expensive option and it can be difficult to find someone to do them, unless you are willing to take the time and effort to do it yourself. Very rewarding but can be challenging.

Alternatively, something like these: https://www.protuninglab.com/pro-yd...ooglepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=140846687338
with a plug-n-play HID kit will give you better output than stock reflectors, but not nearly as good as proper retrofits.

Putting a plug-n-play HID kit in reflectors shouldn’t be considered even a last resort.
 

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Did any Expeditions prior to ‘15 come with halogen projectors?

I agree with Adieu 100%.
The best option as far as light output is concerned is HID projector retrofits in stock-style housings. This is also the most expensive option and it can be difficult to find someone to do them, unless you are willing to take the time and effort to do it yourself. Very rewarding but can be challenging.

Alternatively, something like these: https://www.protuninglab.com/pro-yd...ooglepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=140846687338
with a plug-n-play HID kit will give you better output than stock reflectors, but not nearly as good as proper retrofits.

Putting a plug-n-play HID kit in reflectors shouldn’t be considered even a last resort.

Pretty sure its been confirmed that "Spyder" and "Anzo" assemblies vs their "knockoffs" are actually 100% identical and made by the same Asian manufacturer on the same assembly line.... just different stickers and different price tags on the box getting them direct vs. getting them thru a US badge-engineering reseller
 

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Oh man this touchy topic again. I'll try to keep my cool in this one... ;)

Id strongly recommend a retrofit if you don't mind spending the money. Pleanty of budget options for under $200 but much better options at just over $300 if you wanna attempt it yourself. They will out perform any hid/led in a reflector housing and any aftermarket projector housing. Check out theretrofitsource.com
Or lightwerkz.net
Both sites have mega sales going on all weekend. (25% off)

Here's the ones I did on my 07. Worth every penny!

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Did any Expeditions prior to ‘15 come with halogen projectors?

I agree with Adieu 100%.
The best option as far as light output is concerned is HID projector retrofits in stock-style housings. This is also the most expensive option and it can be difficult to find someone to do them, unless you are willing to take the time and effort to do it yourself. Very rewarding but can be challenging.

Alternatively, something like these: https://www.protuninglab.com/pro-yd...ooglepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=140846687338
with a plug-n-play HID kit will give you better output than stock reflectors, but not nearly as good as proper retrofits.

Putting a plug-n-play HID kit in reflectors shouldn’t be considered even a last resort.
The projectors started in 2015.
 
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