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wickedtama

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ok fellow experts, i need a reputable source for 99+ smoked headlights ( euro or amber). I recently purchased a Euro set from a relatively well known site and paid over $220 for them. Unfortunately they did not fit properly ( large gaps beween the light assembly, specifically the rubber molding and the fender), needless to say i was very disappointed with this outcome, particularly after shelling out all that $. what recommendations do you have in terms of other sources?

I already priced out OEM from ford ( $130 each lamp) which I am considering since i willnot have to deal with quality/fit issues. I have little faith in aftermarket given my experience with fit/quality for what I have received.
 
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I would check around different dealers, that $130 price is retail. You can probably get a better price. I got mine for $92 a piece.
 

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rjstaaf said:
I would check around different dealers, that $130 price is retail. You can probably get a better price. I got mine for $92 a piece.
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You found new OEM assemblies for $92 each! That's the beast deal I have heard of.

I had looked over the “euor” aftermarket headlamp assemblies (uninstalled) and decided against purchasing them. The cosmetics quality was not as clean and the OEMs. I noticed they were made in Taiwan (no surprise there).

I ended up buying nearly new smoked headlights off a Mach I @ $70 for the pair. I would say shop around to finda good used set. I don't know if there will be much difference in quality from one aftermaket brand to the next. Who knows, they could all originate from the same factory.
 

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If you need just the housing and not the lamp sockets and whatnot (like most people), the dealership is the place to go ...little known secret is out!
 
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