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AnzoUSA: Switchback LED Headlights for ’18-’19 Ford F-150

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Providing up to 30% more road illumination, plug-and-play connectivity, and a no-drill installation, the all-new Switchback LED headlights from AnzoUSA for 2018–2019 Ford F-150 have hit the road. These first-to-market, DOT-compliant LED headlights are 100% street legal and offer superior high-power white and amber functions. They feature an internal constant-current and waterproof inductive driver, are sealed to keep moisture out, and operate in extreme hot and cold temperatures. Available in Black (111398) and Chrome (111399).

Features

  • For 2018–2019 Ford F-150.
  • 100% street legal and DOT compliant.
  • Easy no-drill, plug-and-play installation.
  • White and amber LED functions.
  • Sealed against the weather.
  • Operate in extreme temperatures.

AnzoUSA Switchback LED Headlights for Ford F-150 11398

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Vision X: DOT Series Halogen Headlight Replacement Bulbs

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The DOT Series line of halogen replacement bulbs from Vision X features a B1 coating to provide a super-white light while remaining fully DOT approved. The automotive bulbs in the DOT Series line will shine brighter and farther than standard bulbs, provide more natural light color, improve depth perception, and reduce eye fatigue.

Features

  • Super-white beam creates more natural light color.
  • Better depth perception and less eye fatigue.
  • DOT-approved direct factory replacement.
  • Warranty: extended.

Vision X DOT Series Halogen Headlight Replacement Bulbs

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Race Sport (RS-7LEDHLP-HALOW/B-PR): 7” LED Projector Headlight Conversion Kit with Halo

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Safety and style collide in this 7” Halo Headlight Conversion Kit from Race Sport. With projector-style LEDs, you get light cast farther down the road for safer low-light driving. Plus, Race Sport’s halo accent light can be used as a turn signal.

This kit replaces 7” OEM H6024 or H6017 sealed-beam lenses via a plug-and-play H4 connector and halo wire harness. The lenses are made from durable polycarbonate and the housing from solid die-cast aluminum, with a light color in the 6K Kelvin range.

  • LED projector-style beams.
  • White/blue halo rings.
  • Connector: H4 and H4 to H13 converter.
  • Color temp: 6,000–6,500 Kelvin.
  • Lens: polycarbonate
  • Housing: die-cast aluminum
  • Watts: 4 x 10
  • Replaces PAR56 headlights and 7” H6024 or H6017 OEM sealed-beam lenses.
  • Long LED lifespan.
Race Sport (RS-7LEDHLP-HALOW/B-PR): 7” LED Projector Headlight Conversion Kit with Halo
Race Sport (RS-7LEDHLP-HALOW/B-PR): 7” LED Projector Headlight Conversion Kit with Halo

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Rigid Industries (55001): 7″ Round Headlights

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Truck-Lite® Headlight Kits by Rigid Industries are an excellent option for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks; off-road vehicles; classic cars; motorcycles; and more. These LED headlights provide a brighter, crisper, and whiter light output closer to the color temperature of daylight—dramatically improving light projection distance and overall visibility. The solid state, bulb-free design allows for durable, dependable illumination that is impervious to damage from shock and vibration.

  • DOT compliant
  • Hard-coated polycarbonate lens
  • E-coated aluminum housing
  • Metalized reflectors
  • 16-gauge wire
  • Encapsulated circuitry
  • 2 LED arrays
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Shedding Light on Road Safety

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by John M. Arnaud

A recent AAA report described deficiencies in standard halogen headlights on roads lacking overhead lighting. Rural roads, which convey 40% of this country’s overall vehicle traffic as measured in miles traveled, are the most likely to exist under such low-visibility conditions.

AAA found that halogen headlights were insufficient to illuminate dark roads at speeds as low as 40 mph. Though high-beam settings offered better results than low, halogen “brights” provided sufficient reaction time only for an additional 8 mph in real-world conditions. With halogen bulbs used in more than 80% of today’s vehicles, the study highlights serious opportunities to improve safety—specifically the ability to see and react to road hazards—using aftermarket HID and LED lighting.

HID and LED lights did a better job enabling faster reactions to road obstacles. In particular, their high-beam settings provided sight distances up to 500 feet—equivalent to 55 mph. No bulb can replicate the visibility of full daylight, and the US still has some work to do to catch up with the lighting output available in Europe, due to restrictions imposed by domestic regulations.

One final tip: Clean or replace your headlight housing at least every five years! Deteriorated or cloudy lenses can reduce intensity and increase scattering.

Total Truck Centers partners with several manufacturers that offer advanced HID/LED products, including Anzo, PIAA, Pilot Automotive, Putco, Race Sport, Rigid Industries, Vision X, and Westin Automotive. So head in to your Total Truck Centers retailer to find the bulbs perfect for your application. Or find a store using our dealer locator.

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