Replacement headlights

fudleyd · Aug 20, 2008

It's amazing what a difference it made in the looks of my car going from the stock 99-00 chrome headlights to the smoked ones with clear side markers! It just looks so much cleaner...

89lxsport50 · Aug 20, 2008

Rusty67 said:
This seems like the way to go, thanx for the referal =-)

I've bought a lot of parts from PPI over the years. They have a great selection of OEM Ford parts, and good service too.

Rusty67 · Aug 20, 2008

I need a new header pannel too, wonder if they have that...

It would be nice to do it all at once.

mogs01gt · Aug 21, 2008

southfillyboy said:
No, I sealed where the clear light cover meets the black base of it. There is a gap between the two. I used the black RTV that PepBoys had.
How To Fix Your Headlights If They Are Condensating The video shows you where to apply it.

Thanks man!

RedDaemon · Aug 21, 2008

tried it.worked for a few months. now i have a sealed case that will drip and cause a mess in the oven. not to mention get all over the lenses

dont seal it. do it right and bake em in the oven instead.

20BlackGT02 · Sep 3, 2008

fudleyd said:
It's amazing what a difference it made in the looks of my car going from the stock 99-00 chrome headlights to the smoked ones with clear side markers! It just looks so much cleaner...

Hey fudleyd, where did you buy your headlights from? I bought mine from American Muscle and they are junk. I can't get them to fit right. What I mean is the rubber on the outside of the lights doesn't fit flush against the fender like the originals did. I've them replaced three times and they keep sending me the same junk. Thanks for your input.

fudleyd · Sep 3, 2008

20BlackGT02 said:
Hey fudleyd, where did you buy your headlights from? I bought mine from American Muscle and they are junk. I can't get them to fit right. What I mean is the rubber on the outside of the lights doesn't fit flush against the fender like the originals did. I've them replaced three times and they keep sending me the same junk. Thanks for your input.

Actually, I bought them from a guy in a classified--they were new but his car got wrecked before he could install them. To be honest, I am not sure where he purchased them from originally but they fit perfectly. I also did the "oven-bake" that NightHawk mentioned to keep them from fogging. I wonder why yours aren't fitting right, I haven't heard anyone say that yet...

20BlackGT02 · Sep 4, 2008

fudleyd said:
Actually, I bought them from a guy in a classified--they were new but his car got wrecked before he could install them. To be honest, I am not sure where he purchased them from originally but they fit perfectly. I also did the "oven-bake" that NightHawk mentioned to keep them from fogging. I wonder why yours aren't fitting right, I haven't heard anyone say that yet...

All I can tell is the lens and body of the light aren't pushed close enough like the passenger side light is. But it's really only off by a few millimeters. The gap in between the fender and rubber piece on the light is about a quarter inch though. I did the oven bake last night to see if I can squeeze the lens and body of the light closer, but it didn't work. How long and what temp did you use to bake the light?

Smokeurhonda · Sep 4, 2008

I replaced mine with a set of aftermarket smoked and within a year the clearcoat on the lens turned yellow. BUT there is a kit from advanced auto you can buy, comes in a silver package that cleaned them up good as new.

Coast2CoaStang · Sep 5, 2008

I just replaced mine. They really cleaned up the front end. The name brand was Eagle Eyes I believe. I also got some for my LX from them and those were Depot brand. Either way, good customer service, good return, and warranty policies, free shipping. Check them out

Shop 1A Auto® for 2001-04 Ford Mustang Headlights Pair for your Ford Mustang

BTW, no fitment problems at all, and even came with bulbs, and retainers

V_Eight · Sep 5, 2008

If you don't get OEM parts, be sure to run silicone on the back of the lens.

fudleyd · Sep 5, 2008

20BlackGT02 said:
All I can tell is the lens and body of the light aren't pushed close enough like the passenger side light is. But it's really only off by a few millimeters. The gap in between the fender and rubber piece on the light is about a quarter inch though. I did the oven bake last night to see if I can squeeze the lens and body of the light closer, but it didn't work. How long and what temp did you use to bake the light?

I used a process similar to this--

How To Fix Your Headlights If They Are Condensating

But, like I said above this was to keep them from fogging, not because of a fitment issue.

southfillyboy · Sep 10, 2008

-=NightHawk=- said:
tried it.worked for a few months. now i have a sealed case that will drip and cause a mess in the oven. not to mention get all over the lenses

dont seal it. do it right and bake em in the oven instead.

How would I bake them? I got moisture in the lights again. Im gonna strip out all the sealent and try baking them

Rusty67 · Sep 29, 2008

Just wanted to post an update. I got my headlights in a few weeks ago and they are the real deal. They really make the front of my car look a LOT nicer. I installed them and they are puting out much brighter light with the same bulbs then my old ones were.

I also want to let you guys know that if you lower yer car to adjust yer headlights accordingly. I went for like 2 weeks without adjusting mine and adjusted them tonight before a long drive. Makes a HUGE difference. I wasn't really happy with the performance of the headlights but it didn't bother me enought to get me to do anything about it in a timely fashion. Had I known how big the difference was, I would have done it the night I installed them.

I would still like to get lights that are a little brighter. Anyone used the Sylvania Silverstars in these buckets ?

SVT32VDOHC · Sep 29, 2008

I have used and sold aftermarket Mustang headlights. They are the Tiwann made, and I haven't had an issue. No moisture or anything. I wouldn't drill any holes in them, unless you had a problem. Don't silicone them either. I'm sure they have warranties where you buy them from.

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