2012 HID conversion harness recommendations

[raccol]

I'm looking to purchase a set of OEM 13-14 HID headlights and am looking for recommendations for a conversion harness for my '12.

 

[B E N]

I used all stock parts from the 13-14 housings and used morimoto's harness https://www.morimotohid.com/morimoto-09-14-f150-oem-hid-conversion-harness?quantity=1

Works good.

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

I don't recommend it. The factory HID isn't that good to be honest. You're better off spending money on a new set of housings such as the Morimoto

http://www.4x4truckleds.com/vehicle-specific-ford/2009-2014-f-150/headlights-fog-lights/

 

[TiFJ]

I used all stock parts from the 13-14 housings and used morimoto's harness.

I did the same. Last fall both lights went out on me. Checked all the fuses and Morimoto relay box, I think it must be part of the harness that failed but I haven't purchased another to try it yet.

 

[B E N]

I don't recommend it. The factory HID isn't that good to be honest. You're better off spending money on a new set of housings such as the Morimoto

http://www.4x4truckleds.com/vehicle-specific-ford/2009-2014-f-150/headlights-fog-lights/

What is deficient in the factory stuff? Is it a longevity issue or an output thing?

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

It's just an old projector is all. It's not that great compared to what's out there now. Plus the factory HID is less then desirable. The output is NOT that good. It's why so many Gen1 Raptors are putting retrofit housings or aftermarket housings in.

 

[raccol]

thanks for the responses. would I be better off just swapping to LED bulbs?

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

Yes, or buying the Morimotos

LED Bulbs: http://www.4x4truckleds.com/crystalux-led-headlight-bulbs-for-ford-f-150-2004-2014/

Morimoto XB: http://www.4x4truckleds.com/morimoto-xb-led-headlights-for-2009-2014-ford-f-150/
Morimoto XB Hybrid: http://www.4x4truckleds.com/morimoto-xb-hybrid-led-headlights-for-2009-2014-ford-f-150/

 

[jondle]

I just put in LEDs from @4x4TruckLEDs.com and they are such a drastic improvement and were a very easy swap. I also did reverse and cargo lights while I was at it. I highly recommend. There is a reason new cars have moved away from HID towards LED. Simplicity, cost, and output make it a no brainer. Just make sure you double check the part numbers ordered vs. received.

Morimoto's projectors are great, but if I were going to spend HID money today I would go with https://www.raptorretrofit.com/ for a truly unique look. To be clear, I would and did go LED, but all the extra CFL and glowing stuff does look cool.