2017 Expy Can you upgrade from halogen to HID headlights

[Eric Mowrer]

Can the 15-17 headlights be retrofitted to a 13?

 

[Eric Mowrer]

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[Eric Mowrer]

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[LokiWolf]

Can the 15-17 headlights be retrofitted to a 13?

Huh? As in put the 13 Headlight assembly in? That would be a no.


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[16plati]

I just installed all four Diode Dynamics headlight bulbs. The low beam fit perfectly but I had to “clearance” around where the dust cover attaches to the back of the housing to get the high beam bulbs to lock in. Not a big deal to me. A few minutes with a dremel and it’s all good.

The driver side housing with these throws a crisp pattern. It appears to me that the passenger side reflector housing throws light all over the place. I did make sure the bulbs are horizontal. Overall, I’m pretty pleased with them so far. I didn’t log any road miles because, well, I had a few cold ones.

A comparison shot before it got too dark. DD bulb in the pass side, but without the housing pushed into place completely. OE halogen drivers side.



Low beam pattern. I’ll probably need to bring it down a bit more, but it’s past dinner time.

Looks great. And those are reflector low beams?

 

[The6ofus]

Looks great. And those are reflector low beams?

Thanks! Yes, reflector is what I ordered and installed.


2017 XLT 4x4

 

[Stotadude]

I am so bummed out. I received my DD LED bulbs and immediately took them to my '17 Expy to install. They would not lock in. I tried and tried but no luck. It appears as though the dimension between the bottom of the locking tabs and the top of the plastic base is just a little too short. I know I could dremel it but I don't know how thick the base plastic is and don't want to open up the base to water intrusion. I have emailed DD and am waiting a reply.

 

[Adieu]

I am so bummed out. I received my DD LED bulbs and immediately took them to my '17 Expy to install. They would not lock in. I tried and tried but no luck. It appears as though the dimension between the bottom of the locking tabs and the top of the plastic base is just a little too short. I know I could dremel it but I don't know how thick the base plastic is and don't want to open up the base to water intrusion. I have emailed DD and am waiting a reply.

Try swapping the rubber gaskets from existing bulbs to new ones, that often solves apparent fitment problems

Although... the problem you described kinda sounds familiar. For cheap Chinese bulbs that is. Are you sure you got the real deal?

 

[The6ofus]

I am so bummed out. I received my DD LED bulbs and immediately took them to my '17 Expy to install. They would not lock in. I tried and tried but no luck. It appears as though the dimension between the bottom of the locking tabs and the top of the plastic base is just a little too short. I know I could dremel it but I don't know how thick the base plastic is and don't want to open up the base to water intrusion. I have emailed DD and am waiting a reply.

My low beams were snug, but not impossible. The high beams seemed tighter but I was fighting with the edge hitting the housing, not to mention the access hole is more misaligned than the low beams.

Hopefully you’ll hear back quickly. They were very responsive via email for me. Good luck!


2017 XLT 4x4

 

[16plati]

I am so bummed out. I received my DD LED bulbs and immediately took them to my '17 Expy to install. They would not lock in. I tried and tried but no luck. It appears as though the dimension between the bottom of the locking tabs and the top of the plastic base is just a little too short. I know I could dremel it but I don't know how thick the base plastic is and don't want to open up the base to water intrusion. I have emailed DD and am waiting a reply.

This is typical, I know they will fit and they will be tight. I had same issue, you really have to work them into the grooves with finesse and be gentle.