Silverstar's

dinoant · 02-10-2005, 03:43 PM

Hey guys, i got some silverstar headlights (not fogs) for my 98 ford explorer sport, and im having trouble installing them. Is there someone that could give me some step by step instructions please!! I am in desperate need. I am not very good with mechanics or electronics for that matter, so if you wouldnt mind 'dumbing' it down for me. lol. Thanks!

Edit,
OK, so how do you get the battery out, do you have to unscrew the wires coming from the positive and ground. "Cause i started to do that, but it looked like if i finished it, i wouldnt be able to get them back on again. So, how do you get the battery out from the car? Thanks

*celly* · 02-10-2005, 04:17 PM

Welcome to the best Explorer site on the web. As with all forums, search features come in very handy. I found this thread discussing your issue. Good luck!

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...lb+replacement

Bill Kemp · 02-10-2005, 04:29 PM

"Unplug the elect. connector from the bulb. Rotate the retaining ring about 1/8 in clockwise and slide it off the base. Pull the bulb straight out. Put new bulb in, being carefull not to touch the bulb glass with your bare fingers." This is out of the Haynes Manual which you should buy. I find it easier to remove the battery & air cleaner to get to the bulbs. If you have touched the bulbs wipe them off w/isopropal alcohol.

Edit. Right on celly..I got sidetracked answering and you got in...Good advise.

dtl 2k2 sport · 02-10-2005, 11:11 PM

Is there really a significant diff, w/ the silver star's verses the regular stock headlights?

*celly* · 02-10-2005, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dtl 2k2 sport

Is there really a significant diff, w/ the silver star's verses the regular stock headlights?

They're definitely brighter. Lots of people claim they get flashed a lot with them. I don't, but can attest to the brightness. Sylvania claims they look like HID, but I beg to differ. They're not overly white like they claim to be, but definitely better than stock and still the yellowish hue that stock bulbs have, but a bit different colour.

Saleen_SR71 · 02-11-2005, 03:29 PM

im going back to my plasmaglow headlights... i perfer the more HIDish look

dtl 2k2 sport · 02-12-2005, 09:18 AM

how much do these lights go for? are u able to pick them up at a Trac auto?ect..?? and they are DOT leagle?

Saleen_SR71 · 02-12-2005, 09:35 AM

purchasing them online would be a lot cheaper than in the store

Silverstars are $50+tax in the store{here}, but like $35ish off Ebay

the Plasmaglows ive only found online ($37 shipped off of www.oznium.com )

from what i know both are DOT approved

rareone · 02-13-2005, 10:32 PM

i got cool blues on my mountianeer'....they look good...silverstars are next though

*huskyfan23* · 02-13-2005, 10:40 PM

Silverstars are the way to go. The HIDish bulbs are tacky. It's easy to tell they aren't HID so why lose the visible light?

Saleen_SR71 · 02-13-2005, 11:10 PM

for the crisper whiteness

rwmorrisonjr · 02-14-2005, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtl 2k2 sport

how much do these lights go for? are u able to pick them up at a Trac auto?ect..?? and they are DOT leagle?

Yes, they're DOT and VA State Police legal, so you'll pass inspection with them. I have them in my 4Runner and they're better than stock. I don't need them yet in my Ex since the '04 lights are bright enough.

swak6287 · 02-14-2005, 04:35 PM

i got a set for my nissan quest and it makes a nite and day different. pepboys has coupon for $25 after rebate for a pair. go for it.

02-10-2005, 03:43 PM	#1
dinoant Wannabe Elite Explorer Raleigh,NC 98 Sport Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Silverstar's, I NEED HELP INSTALLING PLEASE Hey guys, i got some silverstar headlights (not fogs) for my 98 ford explorer sport, and im having trouble installing them. Is there someone that could give me some step by step instructions please!! I am in desperate need. I am not very good with mechanics or electronics for that matter, so if you wouldnt mind 'dumbing' it down for me. lol. Thanks! Edit, OK, so how do you get the battery out, do you have to unscrew the wires coming from the positive and ground. "Cause i started to do that, but it looked like if i finished it, i wouldnt be able to get them back on again. So, how do you get the battery out from the car? Thanks Last edited by dinoant; 02-10-2005 at 06:06 PM.

02-10-2005, 04:29 PM	#3
Bill Kemp Elite Moderator Emeritus Greenville, MI 98 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,211 Vehicle Specs	"Unplug the elect. connector from the bulb. Rotate the retaining ring about 1/8 in clockwise and slide it off the base. Pull the bulb straight out. Put new bulb in, being carefull not to touch the bulb glass with your bare fingers." This is out of the Haynes Manual which you should buy. I find it easier to remove the battery & air cleaner to get to the bulbs. If you have touched the bulbs wipe them off w/isopropal alcohol. Edit. Right on celly..I got sidetracked answering and you got in...Good advise. __________________ Bill Kemp Mods to come..... 07 Lincoln MKX Clones are people two.

02-11-2005, 03:29 PM	#6
Saleen_SR71 Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose, CA '97 EB 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 898 Vehicle Specs	im going back to my plasmaglow headlights... i perfer the more HIDish look __________________ My Ride

02-12-2005, 09:35 AM	#8
Saleen_SR71 Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose, CA '97 EB 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 898 Vehicle Specs	purchasing them online would be a lot cheaper than in the store Silverstars are $50+tax in the store{here}, but like $35ish off Ebay the Plasmaglows ive only found online ($37 shipped off of www.oznium.com ) from what i know both are DOT approved __________________ My Ride

02-13-2005, 10:40 PM	#10
huskyfan23 Rah no Hans Bwix WA 1994 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,896 Vehicle Specs	Silverstars are the way to go. The HIDish bulbs are tacky. It's easy to tell they aren't HID so why lose the visible light? __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT My registry entry: here Diamond Everything w/ HID Bi-Xenon Projectors I'm no doctor, but I am a self-proclaimed genius. There's no reason not to trust me. What kind of dessert causes women to gain the most weight? Wedding cake

02-10-2005, 11:11 PM	#4
dtl 2k2 sport Wannabe Elite Explorer stafford Va 2002 SPORT Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,281 Vehicle Specs	Is there really a significant diff, w/ the silver star's verses the regular stock headlights?

02-12-2005, 09:18 AM	#7
dtl 2k2 sport Wannabe Elite Explorer stafford Va 2002 SPORT Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,281 Vehicle Specs	how much do these lights go for? are u able to pick them up at a Trac auto?ect..?? and they are DOT leagle?

02-13-2005, 10:32 PM	#9
rareone Wannabe Elite Explorer chicago 99 mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs	i got cool blues on my mountianeer'....they look good...silverstars are next though

02-13-2005, 11:10 PM	#11
Saleen_SR71 Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose, CA '97 EB 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 898 Vehicle Specs	for the crisper whiteness __________________ My Ride

02-14-2005, 04:35 PM	#13
swak6287 Wannabe Elite Explorer Rockwall tx 99 XLT Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,294 Vehicle Specs	i got a set for my nissan quest and it makes a nite and day different. pepboys has coupon for $25 after rebate for a pair. go for it. __________________ 99 XLT 2x4, TT and Shackle, 3" BL, 3" spindle, AAL 35/12.5/15 Procomp AT, 4.10 w/ Detroit EZ locker, Manik Brushguard and nerf bars, Class III w/ hook, Rancho 9000