[STdan]

What's a good replacement headlight bulb for the stock headlight? Something a little brighter?

 

[djdavekl]

Hello!
I bought a set of PIAA's, very happy with them!

 

[STdan]

What color did you go with? Something like this: F 150 Piaa Xtreme White Bulbs 19618 | eBay

 

[djdavekl]

exactly!

 

[E.Peterson]

I purchased the Sylvania ZXE's and found they had a wider view but were only a little bit brighter than the stock bulbs on my 2012. I had the Ultra's in my previous truck and they seemed to be a lot brighter and wider than the stock bulbs. I read that the ZXE's were supposed to be better and brighter than the Ultra's, so I tried them but was not overly impressed. I may go with HID's. I came across some that have lifetime warranties on the bulbs and ballasts.

 

[adicus8]

Hoping to revive this thread. Anyone else replace headlight bulbs? Impressions? The standard headlight housing on my 2013 but out a good patern, but the stock halogen bulb is not very bright on dark country roads.

 

[2Canches]

I have 2012 & got off eBay a month ago for $70 the piaa extreme white plus 4000K. Not bad. But better than stock for sure

 

[RubyTues]

I used HID bulbs from Xenonlink.com for many years on my Harley Road Glide until I switched to LED head lamps. I can highly recommend them. Check these out for the truck: XenonLink.com HID Conversion Kit. 9006 6000K Automobile HID Kit

Stick with the 6000k color for the whitest / brightest.

 

[outlaw25]

I put the PIIA Extreme white in and it made a big difference. I'd say 30-50% better then stock bulbs.
FYI I also replaced my fog lights with LED bulbs. Don't waste your money going LED , definitely a looks good factor but that is it. No better visibility, in fact it may be worse.
I'm going to go to yellow H11 55watts bulbs for winter driving then switch back after.

 

[ThatOneDude]

I used HID bulbs from Xenonlink.com for many years on my Harley Road Glide until I switched to LED head lamps. I can highly recommend them. Check these out for the truck: XenonLink.com HID Conversion Kit. 9006 6000K Automobile HID Kit

Stick with the 6000k color for the whitest / brightest.

Is this a direct "plug and play"? How was the installation?

 

[RubyTues]

Is this a direct "plug and play"? How was the installation?

Yes, it is plug and play. You must secure the ballasts to some surface. Use either velcro or 3M double stick tape. I prefer velcro in case you ever need to move or change a ballast. Should not take more than a few minutes. I have not installed a set in a truck but have installed several sets into Harleys for myself and friends. They are nearly as good as the newer (and far more $$$), LED head lamps.

 

[PDX YFZR]

So are the PIIA Extreme bulbs still the best replacement option for the lame halogen lights? Do these bulbs last very long?

 

[2Canches]

That's what I have. They seem to have.

 

[winchested]

There is a company on F150forum selling Lifetime LED h13 replacements that have good reviews over there. They offer them in standard and High output. Supposedly better and crisp cut off unlike running HID in a halogen housing.