XLT to Lariat Headlamp Upgrade

[Washashore]

Are the Lariat lights auto leveling?

Unfortunately not ...

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[Mellow]

Are the Lariat lights auto leveling?

No...

 

[DHMag]

For the pair, yes. Lol....different, I don't have time for retrofitting anymore. Luckily I haven't seen any Lariats in town....everybody here is stuck on Tacoma.

The reflector lamps of the XLT have grown on me for now, just need to find a better bulb for them.

 

[Mellow]

The reflector lamps of the XLT have grown on me for now, just need to find a better bulb for them.

If I had gone the XLT route I would have looked into HID kitsch, I've found them to work better than the current LED bulb options.

 

[joeb427]

The reflector lamps of the XLT have grown on me for now, just need to find a better bulb for them.

With lighting off, I love the look of the XLT's headlight assemblies much more than the headlight assembly look of my Lariat.

 

[mntbighker]

If I had gone the XLT route I would have looked into HID kitsch, I've found them to work better than the current LED bulb options.

Yeah, I think HID are better suited to replace halogen, based solely on light distribution from the bulb. But many contend there is too much light leakage and fringing, so maybe there is no winning.

 

[Pluto]

As a follow up, if you find another set for that cheap, PLEASE let me know! Would love to get a set on my XLT.

@User79

 

[Recoil1]

A little off topic, does anyone know if the Lariat fog lamps are LED and a complete unit? Rather than the XLT halogen bulb and regular housing?

 

[Lunchbox88]

A little off topic, does anyone know if the Lariat fog lamps ate LED and a complete unit? Rather than the XLT halogen bulb and regular housing?

Yep, Lariat fog lights are LED.

 

[Recoil1]

Yep, Lariat fog lights are LED.

I had a feeling they were, just based on the parts available for them. There was no bulb listed, only a complete housing and adjustment screw. $100 a piece from Fordparts.com isn't too bad for that type of upgrade.

 

[Msfitoy]

The reflector lamps of the XLT have grown on me for now, just need to find a better bulb for them.

Exactly...they make LED bulb for this lamp, which IMO is much more appealing in design...

 

[BOT_ROCKET]

The statement about LEDs having poor beam patterns is not true for all LED bulbs. The ones that have slim arrays and thin boards are designed to mimic the filament of a halogen bulb. Those ones have a much better beam than the old design with chips like the cree xhp series (square array with a clear dome). I recently swapped my fox body headlight bulbs and the led beam pattern is nearly identical to the halogens. It's hard to tell in the pic because the led is so much brighter, but in person it looks fantastic. For one of the cheapest LED kits on the market, these Hikari bulbs rock. Once I get my ranger I plan on opting for a more expensive (still under $200) led such as the Hikari Ultra, DeAutoLED or Lumibright.

I'm not saying not to get the Lariat assembly. Just dont do it solely because you think the drop in LEDs are bad. You just need to do a little research before you buy. There are lots of LEDs with horribad beam patterns, but the technology has advanced to where there are some really good options.

 

[DHMag]

The statement about LEDs having poor beam patterns is not true for all LED bulbs. The ones that have slim arrays and thin boards are designed to mimic the filament of a halogen bulb. Those ones have a much better beam than the old design with chips like the cree xhp series (square array with a clear dome). I recently swapped my fox body headlight bulbs and the led beam pattern is nearly identical to the halogens. It's hard to tell in the pic because the led is so much brighter, but in person it looks fantastic. For one of the cheapest LED kits on the market, these Hikari bulbs rock. Once I get my ranger I plan on opting for a more expensive (still under $200) led such as the Hikari Ultra, DeAutoLED or Lumibright.

I'm not saying not to get the Lariat assembly. Just dont do it solely because you dont think the drop in LEDs are bad. You just need to do a little research before you buy. There are lots of LEDs with horribad beam patterns, but the technology has advanced to where there are some really good options.

I have the Hikari Ultra in mine.

 

[coblueberryranger]

I have the Hikari Ultra in mine.

do the hikaris fit with the dust caps?

 

[DHMag]

do the hikaris fit with the dust caps?

Yes and no. They fit well enough that the orings will seat, but not well enough to lock the caps in.

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