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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    Is 12.8vdc the design voltage of these bulbs? Is the design voltage 14vdc as thats what bulbs are rated at in the US? (Figuring 14.4vdc at the bulb to get worst case life result) 320⋅((14.4/12.8)^−13 = 29.9 hours [!!] -or- 320⋅((14.4/14)^−13 = 221.87 hours [this seems about right] Excellent...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    I dont know why, but I saw higher lumen output ratings for H4 than 9007 when I looked. Now I see that was wrong looking around (H4 is 9003). In that case, ill just stay with US OEM headlights...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    Yeah. It is definitely dangerous- I couldnt see well at all. I was ok in town where theres tons of street lights, but I probably shouldnt have been on dark roads at all. I didnt know better but do now. I will tell anyone who has long life bulbs or terrible headlights what Ive found out about how...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    I couldnt believe it. PO must not have driven at night much. I will- ill post a new reply either tomorrow or monday with the voltages. Since my lights are basically impossible to backprobe without pulling the assemblies, this needs to happen before I hit up an aiming machine. Right. Explains...
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    HID upgrade, light assembly?

    Rallylights.com or Daniel Stern Lighting- both should be good ones. Either place can custom build you a harness if you have specific needs. I would humbly say that the wiring harness is probably your best option for better light at the lowest cost (since you have good bulbs), but id be real...
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    HID upgrade, light assembly?

    Thanks, fixed.
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    HID upgrade, light assembly?

    I too have switched to the Philips Xtreme Vision bulbs (9007 socket in my case) and they made a world of difference. I will mention another thing that I havent seen in this thread: consider making a headlight relay harness. You can get pre-made ones for about $80-100, or you can make one for...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    Wiring harness (using 12 gauge wire) and Philips Xtreme Visions in hand, I set out to finally get some decent light on the road. I pulled the headlamp assemblies and got the bulbs out- get this: the dates on the sylvania bulbs in the housings were both "April 26 2002." :ooo: Im assuming this...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    Curiosity got the best of me and I decided to go down and measure my voltage drop. Procedure: backprobe light bulb connector engine on lights on. I did the procedure for both low and high beams. Almost unbelievable results: Notes: Voltage at battery with engine at 900rpm: 14.2-14.3 volts Ford...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    I went and checked using 16 gauge wire I have in my toolbox- its definitely 18 gauge going to the headlights :scowl: Im going to pull the headlights later and check for voltage drop, but given what Ive read about Rangers and the wire gauge, Im expecting at least .5vdc drop and possibly more...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    I had where I last lived an abandoned shopping complex that was nearly perfect for this. It was very dark, the lot was level, and I had sufficient space to do the aim. I have to find a better place where I am though- ive aimed them, the lot was level, and I had space but there was too much...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    I have not, but I will before I pull the trigger and either buy the rallylights.com harness (seems to get positive mentions here) or build my own. I am virtually certain the drop is significant: 1) Ford is known to skimp on wire in lower tier vehicles (like the ranger), 2) the wire going to the...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    Thanks! Yeah, Ive gathered the aftermarket ones are junk. I cannot see haze on the lenses even in direct sunlight with the lights off. If I turn the lights on however, I think I can see the beginning stages of it. In the past I have polished and sealed headlight lenses with success- im sure...
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    Headlight Upgrade 9007 02 Ford Ranger

    First post- glad I found this forum instead of the conjecture based responses Ive seen in other forums. I have a 2002 Ford Ranger with 9007 style bulbs. Im heading into winter, and my headlights pretty much suck. Every vehicle Ive ever owned has been known for having terrible headlights, and...
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