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  • LED Headlamps/Taillamps and Fog Lamps

    OK folks in looking at new trucks (GM and Ford) They both offer LED headlights/tail lights and fog lamps. However there is a bit of sticker shock. Roughly $1000

    The ability to have very good lightning is important to me at night, but I have not been around them much to know. Wife's 2016 escape does not have them but her stock headlights are good.

    Are the LED headlights worth it and do they perform better? Do the yellow less and do they still melt the ice off the lenses like the stock light do?

    Thanks for any opinions.
    Keith
    2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.

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    Yoda Keith,

    You can always go with the lower cost option and add LED lighting if you feel an improvement is needed. I added Morimoto LED fogs and headlights to my truck for $500 total.

    https://www.morimotohid.com/

    Jim

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Yoda View Post
      OK folks in looking at new trucks (GM and Ford) They both offer LED headlights/tail lights and fog lamps. However there is a bit of sticker shock. Roughly $1000

      The ability to have very good lightning is important to me at night, but I have not been around them much to know. Wife's 2016 escape does not have them but her stock headlights are good.

      Are the LED headlights worth it and do they perform better? Do the yellow less and do they still melt the ice off the lenses like the stock light do?

      Thanks for any opinions.
      Keith
      A big part of my upgrade from my 2012 to the 2019 was the headlights. I snowmobile a bit, and let me tell you in the north woods if Wisconsin in January it gets dark early, and really dark. The led lights make a huge difference. I've never checked, but never had an issue with the snow and ice build up. Was skeptical of the led lights after having bi xenon hid in my other cars, but figured it had to be better than halogen, and it's been outstanding. Wouldn't give it up for the world.
      Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.

      Neil Citro
      2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
      2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew Cab

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      • #4
        Here is some additional information on color temperature.

        https://rbw.com/blog/understanding-c...f-led-lighting

        Jim

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        • #5
          I have them on my 2019 F-350. The only complaint that I have is the lack of heat generated, which leads to ice and snow build-up in bad weather. I’ve only driven the truck two times in this type of weather, as it is primarily parked at the side of the house if not hooked up and pulling the trailer. I’m not sure that the truck would handle all that well in snow and ice with no weight in the bed, so my AWD Subaru Outback gets that job. I don’t know if later model years might have some type of heating element in them, similar to a rear window defroster. If that were the case, they would be perfect. That said, otherwise, I love them. Very bright and they really light up the road. They are so bright that there was a recall to turn them down a bit. I think that they are worth the money, but be aware that they may ice up if you drive in that type of weather.
          Tom and Janice (also known as Richter on the “Other” forum)

          First came the 18' Comfort bumper-pull, was great for 20 years.
          Now a 2019 Reflection 303RLS, second air, double glass, table and chairs
          2019 F350 Lariat 4x4 Crewcab with lots of goodies
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          Cranberry Twp. PA, about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh

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          • #6
            Quality LED's are great. Cheap ones are marginal. I added a 30" lightbar to our TV. For when we are by ourselves on the road....
            I would seriously consider them. For $1K, I'd like to take a test drive overnight to try them out.
            2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins w Aisin and 9 cup holders
            Electricians were created because engineers need heroes too....

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