Headlight LED Upgrade

[tkahale]

Referencing my earlier post, I'd like to upgrade my stock bulbs to LED like the lights in Audis and BMWs (I'm not sure of the correct terminology). I'd like to make the color of the bulbs to my white Oracle halos. I need to know what type of connector comes stock with a 2012 XLT. Suggestions on bulbs would be appreciated.

 

[LukerDooker]

Yes with just the middle tint, with dark tint for sure.
Even now at nite, how do you feel about the headlights?
(assumming they are stock halogen)

Look at this thread
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428881

 

[tkahale]

I'm fine with the stock halogens but I'm wanting to eventually tint my lights as well so I was planning on upgrading the bulbs anyways. I figured I'd go with LEDs because I prefer the white light output over regular halogen.

 

[dont slow down]

I and another member have upgraded our regular halogen bulbs to LED with these:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/161642725572?nav=SEARCH
I would recommend them 100%. They are completely plug and play installation however you do need to secure the "ballast" box somewhere near the headlight.

Here is a comparison picture, stock bulb on the left, LED on the right.

 

[Secondlook]

I and another member have upgraded our regular halogen bulbs to LED with these:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/161642725572?nav=SEARCH
I would recommend them 100%. They are completely plug and play installation however you do need to secure the "ballast" box somewhere near the headlight.

Here is a comparison picture, stock bulb on the left, LED on the right.

Not to HiJack but would these be better than my ddm HID system? I feel I love everything else that is LED... AMAZING

 

[peterk9]

Not to HiJack but would these be better than my ddm HID system? I feel I love everything else that is LED... AMAZING

HID's are brighter than LED. Also, in the photo you'll see that the LED has lost some of the sharp cut-off and has a greater amount of scattered light above the horizontal line. This I believe is because the internal projector, designed for halogen, is unable to properly focus the beam. I would guess that would be a little irritating to oncoming traffic.

Peter

 

[Lance Armstrong]

The headlights suck. I want to upgrade immediately

 

[peterk9]

The headlights suck. I want to upgrade immediately

Welcome to the Forum.
Your thread has been merged with this one. You can find several other threads on upgrading (LED, HID) as well by using the Forum's handy 'Search' feature (upper right).
Also, please add the trim level of your Explorer to your profile so it shows in the margin. Thanks.

Peter

 

[JETZ]

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/12/08/iihs-top-safety-rating-good-headlights/