F150LEDs Headlight Question

[Gumby]

I installed the #F150LEDs headlights to upgrade from the crappy halogen lights. Now I am getting flashed more with my dims on vs. my brights. Literally, almost every car or every other car will flash me while running dims vs. maybe 1 or 2 in 10 cars flash me while running brights, and my wife hates it.

I'd rather drive with my dims because you get a broader view across the street vs. brights as well.

I'm curious is there a wrong way to install the bulbs or wire them incorrectly? The instructions and videos were pretty straight forward and the harness seemed idiot proof, but I do have my moments and I may have had a few beers while installing these so anything is possible.

Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome.

 

[jjfred2112]

Did you adjust the light pattern down? At the top of the stock housing there is a screw that will allow you to adjust the light pattern vertically up and down.

I have the Lasfits, which are similar. I had to adjust my light pattern down. There are videos on YouTube to assist with this. Check the light bulbs to ensure they're sitting (I believe) horizontal. They're rectangular shaped. So the long edge should be facing up and down.

Additionally, these aftermarket bulbs are not meant for halogen housing. So there will be scattered light. If you read the disclaimer on F150 LED website they say this:

 

[DFS]

Yes, please adjust housing downwards. Everyone upgrades the bulbs but no changes to the halogen reflectors and you waste tons of light in people's eyes and above your field of vision. Absolutely hate Jeeps and trucks with upgraded output and no changes to reflectors when driving. Looks like I'm driving into the sun with astigmatism.

 

[xrocket21]

I installed the #F150LEDs headlights to upgrade from the crappy halogen lights. Now I am getting flashed more with my dims on vs. my brights. Literally, almost every car or every other car will flash me while running dims vs. maybe 1 or 2 in 10 cars flash me while running brights, and my wife hates it.

I'd rather drive with my dims because you get a broader view across the street vs. brights as well.

I'm curious is there a wrong way to install the bulbs or wire them incorrectly? The instructions and videos were pretty straight forward and the harness seemed idiot proof, but I do have my moments and I may have had a few beers while installing these so anything is possible.

Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome.

@F150LEDs is a vendor here! I am sure they can help you out, great company!

 

[Gumby]

Did you adjust the light pattern down? At the top of the stock housing there is a screw that will allow you to adjust the light pattern vertically up and down.

I have the Lasfits, which are similar. I had to adjust my light pattern down. There are videos on YouTube to assist with this. Check the light bulbs to ensure they're sitting (I believe) horizontal. They're rectangular shaped. So the long edge should be facing up and down.

Additionally, these aftermarket bulbs are not meant for halogen housing. So there will be scattered light. If you read the disclaimer on F150 LED website they say this:
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Pretty sure that will do the trick, lots of youtube posts about this issue. I'll adjust them this evening. Thanks

FYI: If you buy LED headlights you might as well buy LED fog lights as well. The halogen fog lights look like chit with LED headlights.

 

[jjfred2112]

Pretty sure that will do the trick, lots of youtube posts about this issue. I'll adjust them this evening. Thanks

FYI: If you buy LED headlights you might as well buy LED fog lights as well. The halogen fog lights look like chit with LED headlights.

I got lucky and found someone nearby selling the CJC fog light brackets for the Baja Design sport pods. So I got my sport pods for my fog lights now. Won these at a get together with Off-road Alliance.