Headlight Options

[SamD]

I thought I'd put my $.02 worth in here hoping it helps someone NOT to have to go through what I've been through so far with headlamp replacement.

I bought a 2010 4x4 with high mileage recently and it needs replacement headlamps. I researched the issue and decided on a set of TYC lamps. I ordered the first set that was advertised as CAPA-certified. They arrived and were NOT certified, so I set up a return. In the meantime I ordered another set. They arrived and were as crappy as the first set.

On both pairs, one of the bulbs would not seat into the housing properly, and on one set the lamp fit so loose in the opening that it was sure to leak water.

Interestingly, examining both sets side by side, there was ZERO difference in them. They had identical markings all over them. The ONLY DIFFERENCE was that one set had a box label with a -00 ending part number, a manufacture sticker with the same part number as the box, and no CAPA label. The other set had a label with a -09 ending part number, a manufacturer label showing the same part number, but with CAPA labels.

From what I can tell, they just ship the same crappy product with two different sets of labels, charging two different prices for the same crap product. Needless to say, BOTH sets are being returned and my search for a decent replacement lamp continues...

Cheers!

 

[sgtsandman]

What about factory replacements? Unobtanium? I know they will probably be expensive but everything will fit, if you can get them.

 

[SamD]

What about factory replacements? Unobtanium? I know they will probably be expensive but everything will fit, if you can get them.

I've resisted that because I believe the price would be prohibitive, but I do need to call the stealership and see what they have.
In the past, I've found great aftermarket assemblies for other vehicles, but the replacements for this Ranger and another I own have always led to items that are pretty poor in quality.
I'm looking at these now and will check back after the new year to see if they get any in inventory:
Anzo Crystal Headlights Ford Ranger (01-11) [Chrome Housing] w/ or w/o – Redline360

 

[mr_manny]

Have you thought about a projector retrofit?
I did check online and found several 94 rangers w/HID projectors.
Found a video for your viewing pleasure

I've done 2 conversions myself, once for my Tacoma and a neighbors. After seeing the results, I didn't understand why I waited.

I also used a heat gun for opening up the housings, just requires some patience.
Those cheap Chinese housings are perfect candidates for projector HID retrofits.
HTH

 

[SamD]

Have you thought about a projector retrofit?
I did check online and found several 94 rangers w/HID projectors.
Found a video for your viewing pleasure

I've done 2 conversions myself, once for my Tacoma and a neighbors. After seeing the results, I didn't understand why I waited.

I also used a heat gun for opening up the housings, just requires some patience.
Those cheap Chinese housings are perfect candidates for projector HID retrofits.
HTH

I think I'd buy projectors (if they're made) before I went to that extent of a retrofit, but I like the results!

 

[mr_manny]

Yes you will need to do some wiring, the ballasts utilize electrical relays.
Looks like yours has the added difficulty of being shallow, which I didn't have with the Tacoma conversions.

In the above video I didn't remove any of the adhesive, I simply reused it.
Going on 2 years w/o any issues

Patience, a heat gun and some epoxy and your well on your way.