My Headlight Retrofit Build.

[SVTLOPEZ]

Being I have a 2011, the first thing on my list to change was the headlights. I swapped in some silverstars from a leftover HID conversion and was still very disappointed with the light output. I then began looking for some O.E. Ford replacements but ended up wanting a more custom look so I started to put together ideas.

First, I sought out to find a decent set of aftermarket headlights. (Shown below)





Next was ordering all the retrofit parts needed for the build. So off to TRS for a bit of shopping.




I ran the headlights for a few weeks and had no issues in that time period. Here are a few pics of what they look like on the truck and with the DRL's on.






DRL's ON



DRL's OFF





Once I received all the parts, it was time to put the O.E. lights back on and start opening the new headlights.





Testing the LED strips and seeing if they look right where they are installed. I would have liked it if the strips were just a tad longer but I think they will do.








I started the projector install as well but that came to a halt when I found out the bracket I got for the Spyder headlight retrofit will not work for these lights. So I will have to make a bracket myself to install the projector.

That is pretty much as far as I have gotten for now and will update with more later as the project progresses.

What's the name of the drls on that website? I tried to find them but no luck

 

[M3toSVT]

What's the name of the drls on that website? I tried to find them but no luck

See the link below.

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/l...trips/morimoto-xsb-led-switchback-strips.html

 

[SVTLOPEZ]

See the link below.

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/l...trips/morimoto-xsb-led-switchback-strips.html

Thank you M3tosvt! Mind me asking, how many inches did you buy? Any other set up as far as the halo and led strips?

 

[M3toSVT]

Thank you M3tosvt! Mind me asking, how many inches did you buy? Any other set up as far as the halo and led strips?

24" for the DRL bar. 2 sets of 3" for the sides and 80mm for the halo. Not sure want you mean as far as "any other setup goes".

 

[SVTLOPEZ]

24" for the DRL bar. 2 sets of 3" for the sides and 80mm for the halo. Not sure want you mean as far as "any other setup goes".

That's what I meant by any other set up. Man I appreciate it brotha. Those c clamps still holding up good? I was looking at purchading them today but they don't look like they bend the way you did it on the headlight.

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24" for the DRL bar. 2 sets of 3" for the sides and 80mm for the halo. Not sure want you mean as far as "any other setup goes".

That's what I meant by any other set up. Man I appreciate it brotha. Those c clamps still holding up good? I was looking at purchading them today but they don't look like they bend the way you did it on the headlight.

 

[M3toSVT]

That's what I meant by any other set up. Man I appreciate it brotha. Those c clamps still holding up good? I was looking at purchading them today but they don't look like they bend the way you did it on the headlight.

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That's what I meant by any other set up. Man I appreciate it brotha. Those c clamps still holding up good? I was looking at purchading them today but they don't look like they bend the way you did it on the headlight.

I bought the 24" XSB Switchbacks and used them in the DRL bar. The c-clamp LED's are no longer produced unfortunately. The XSB lights are quite flexible though. See my other build below.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f81/my-headlights-retrofit-build-round-2-a-47105/

 

[infinitereality]

Dang, it was only a couple weeks ago I saw the C-clamps under the closeouts on TRS. I also saw the LED strips for the tails on there too.

 

[M3toSVT]

Dang, it was only a couple weeks ago I saw the C-clamps under the closeouts on TRS. I also saw the LED strips for the tails on there too.

Wish I would have known they were not making them anymore. Would have bought a couple on closeout.

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If any one is interested, I am now selling these headlights as they have just been collecting dust in the garage. PM me if interested. I will be making a F.S. thread soon.