FX4 and LED Headlights

[MATT0404]

So using these updates, I'm going to obtain these bulbs for my XLT


Aftermarket
Halogen LED
Low. HB3 9005
High. H9 H11
Fog. 9140 H10

FYI - I ordered the 9140/H10 bulbs (linked below) for the fog lights in my XLT and they wouldn't fit on the driver's side. There's a metal bracket directly behind the bulb mount that prevents installation. I ended up ordering H8 LED's instead and they went right in and look great.

These would NOT fit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H8VILFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These DO fit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075MWXVDQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also for reference, I ordered these HB3 for low beams:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077B7GJ5J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And these H11 for high beams:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BT6M6Z/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They look 100% better than the factory halogens! I haven't driven much at night since install, but they are much brighter than factory. The cutoff pattern remains too low, imho, but there's a lot more light output.

 

[MATT0404]

So using these updates, I'm going to obtain these bulbs for my XLT


Aftermarket
Halogen LED
Low. HB3 9005
High. H9 H11
Fog. 9140 H10

FYI - I put H8's in my fogs. I ordered regular 9140/H10's and they didn't fit. There's a bracket behind the driver's side fog light mount that prevents a straight bulb from going in. 9140/H10's might fit, but make sure you get the kind with the 90 degree bend and connector on the bottom.

I posted this info earlier, and included links, but I think my post was flagged for moderation because I'm new here. Maybe because I added links.

 

[Aquineas]

Most factory LED headlights are a sealed unit where the “bulbs” are soldered to the circuit boards.

Long life means not user or dealer serviceable and will have you replacing the entire housing.


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Seems like an excellent opportunity for an after-market shop to refurbish the sealed units at a fraction of the cost, or to upgrade the factory LED bulbs.

 

[18-FX4-GUY]

These XLT Lowbeams are dangerous even now with beamtech LEDs in could barely see tire pieces on the highway in time to dodge ran some small pieces over. The high work awesome but driving on highway can barely use them. If a coyote runs out are anything else farther than 50 feet going to get hit if only low beams on. Just bought Hikari lows hope they are a little better driving to Utah back country highway in two weeks and don't want to cream any wildlife.

 

[Mike Wolfe]

FYI - I ordered the 9140/H10 bulbs (linked below) for the fog lights in my XLT and they wouldn't fit on the driver's side. There's a metal bracket directly behind the bulb mount that prevents installation. I ended up ordering H8 LED's instead and they went right in and look great.

These would NOT fit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H8VILFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These DO fit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075MWXVDQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also for reference, I ordered these HB3 for low beams:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077B7GJ5J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And these H11 for high beams:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BT6M6Z/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They look 100% better than the factory halogens! I haven't driven much at night since install, but they are much brighter than factory. The cutoff pattern remains too low, imho, but there's a lot more light output.

Same thing i used in our XLT

 

[EricExpedition]

Looks great! Thanks for the bulb numbers.

 

[18-FX4-GUY]

My hikari low beams are arriving today. Tonight I'll do my passenger side hikari vs drive sider beamtech see how much a difference if any.

 

[Rotorhead451]

Please add some notes about how you gained access to the light bulbs and any problems encountered and solved while doing it

 

[18-FX4-GUY]

You just unscrew one screw to access a flap in wheel fender liner and reach up unscrew bulb then unclip it. Its a tight fit for both hands and I did the clipping and unclipping mostly by feel.

 

[18-FX4-GUY]

Just to get back with you all bulbs came in, but have been getting off work late haven't had time to swap. I'll do pics tonight of the beamtech , then swap one bulb tomorrow when I'm off to hikari and do another pic to see if we see a difference.

 

[Mike Wolfe]

Hikari Philips lumileds are supposed to be 12000 lumens
Should be a lot brighter
Be interesting to see your comparison

 

[18-FX4-GUY]

These are the Beam Tech led bulbs replacements. The first pic is low beams and that street sign is only 2 to 3 car lenghts at most away and the cut off just kill the distance 2nd pic is highbeams on. As I was saying driving at night at speed 2 to 3 car lengths is not enough distance to avoid stuff. Tomorrow I'll try the Hikari bulbs and see and I might raise the headlight some. See what I can get away with without any drivers flashing me. As of right now I have yet have a driver flash me.

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[18-FX4-GUY]

Garage shot low and high beams.

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[18-FX4-GUY]

Hikari in passenger side for comparison vs Beamtech low beams.

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[Yukon Joe]

I have read on some other forums/ threads that adding LED lights into projector housings or even reflector housings does not necessarily produce the best results.

Judging by your photos, even if they are not the "best" results, they certainly look to be better than stock.

Do you happen to have a pic of an LED in one headlight vs. stock in the other?

@Yukon Joe

 

[18-FX4-GUY]

Never did stock vs led pic I swapped both to Beamtech right off the bat, then did the Beamtech to Hikari pics. Stock was horrible wife was like what's wrong with your lights and she never talks or notices car stuff lol.

 

[wojo23323]

Ordered these today. Should be easy to install once the temperature goes down.

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[JohnT]

Snap

On the way
Track package

H11 LED Headlight Bulb - 9600Lm Super Bright 6000K Led Low Beam/High Beam/Fog Light H8/H9 Conversion Kit, CanBus Ready Plug&Play, 2 Years Warranty by Ravmix
Sold by: Ravmix
$39.99
Condition: New



LED Headlight Bulb 9005 Conversion Kit - 9600Lm Super Bright HB3/9005 LED, 6000K White 60W 9005 Led Headlights, Focused High Beam/Low Beam, Upgraded CSP LED Chips, 50000 Hours Life, 2 Years Warranty
Sold by: Ravmix
$39.99
Condition: New


I didn't bother with fogs as the Prairies aren't known for the amount of fog we suffer

And I can't abide people who drive around with them on when not needed, might as well put go faster stripes on it and fuzzy dice

 

[18-FX4-GUY]

With the Hikari and raising the bulbs up a little I just did a 5 1/2 hour night drive and felt very comfortable with the distance I could see 100 percent better than stock. I liked how the Hikari focused the beam more than the Beamtech so I had more viewing distance once I raised the housing up some. I have Beamtechs bulbs still in as my highs and they work awesome. I have my BeamTechs lows as back up bulbs in case I need them.

 

[Mike Wolfe]

Very happy with the Hikari's as well
Have them in both low & high beams
Used Beamtech in the fogs