Headlights question

[ericsnow25]

So I have a 99 Cobra, and I hate the dull and plain headlights. My question is, what headlights came on the 02-04 Mustangs stock? American Muscle has two models that say they come stock on 02-04s.

These for 149.99: (seem really dark, but description says OE 02-04)....

Smoked Mustang Headlights (99-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

or these for $129.99 (seem better)

Black Mustang Replacement Headlights - Pair (99-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

 

[poneypower]

the only difference between those two is that one has the smoked lenses and the other doesn't. Either one will fit so just choose which one you like more. I believe that the actual original lights were not smoked on my car but I can't remember.

 

[ericsnow25]

So the 129.99 ones are exact replacements for 02-04s then?

 

[SonicBlueOval]

So the 129.99 ones are exact replacements for 02-04s then?

Yes, except that these are not Ford brand. Just be aware that there will be quality differences as the OEM lights are hard to beat, but they are pricey. Those for 129.99 will look good and will at least last for a few years before sun fading if the car isnt garaged

 

[Brutal Metal]

It's a crap shoot buying headlights that aren't oem, the lenses will look good during the day but when you turn the lights on at nite you can see flaws everywhere!
The Terminator guys get the smoked oem's from Tousley for a price Damm close to the one you listed!

 

[ericsnow25]

It's a crap shoot buying headlights that aren't oem, the lenses will look good during the day but when you turn the lights on at nite you can see flaws everywhere!
The Terminator guys get the smoked oem's from Tousley for a price Damm close to the one you listed!

Anyone know the smoked oem part number?

 

[3Stang]

I bought myself a pair of projector headlights at mustang week for my cobra. I put them in and then 6 hours later already had moisture in them. On Saturday I returned them to the vendor.

 

[Slowbra01]

It's a crap shoot buying headlights that aren't oem, the lenses will look good during the day but when you turn the lights on at nite you can see flaws everywhere!
The Terminator guys get the smoked oem's from Tousley for a price Damm close to the one you listed!

Can you give a direct link to this vendor please? :beer:

 

[MikeRS1981]

Just check the vendor forums, tousley ford is right there. I just ordered a set, it was like $150 or so. Do a search in that section there are tons of posts where people ask for the part numbers

 

[3B99SVT]

Just call Steve @ Tousley. There is a link in a thread at the top of our forum about parts @ +10% over dealer cost. Great guy to work with. I ordered a set of 01-04 headlights a few months ago and they look great on my 99. Like Brutal Metal said, it was somewhere in the $150 range + delivery. And, sorry, I can't find my paperwork. Otherwise I would post the P/Ns.

 

[GreySVTSnake01]

+1 on using only Ford headlights. I tried to save a couple bucks by buying cheap aftermarket lights. About a month after install one started fogging up and then the other. I tried pulling them off and resealing them with clear silicone a couple times. I had silcone in every place i thought they might possibly be leaking from but they still fogged. I ended up buying genuine Ford, no more problems and they look better too. Trying the cheap route ended up costing me double.

 

[Brutal Metal]

Just call Steve @ Tousley. There is a link in a thread at the top of our forum about parts @ +10% over dealer cost. Great guy to work with. I ordered a set of 01-04 headlights a few months ago and they look great on my 99. Like Brutal Metal said, it was somewhere in the $150 range + delivery. And, sorry, I can't find my paperwork. Otherwise I would post the P/Ns.

Can you show some pics and do you have a Ford part #?
I'm trying to visually see the difference between the smoked 03/04 and the 01-04:rockon:

 

[MikeRS1981]

There is either smoked, or clear. Smoked started on the 01 cobra I believe, then continued after that

 

[ericsnow25]

I want a p/n so I can call Tousley.

 

[Brutal Metal]

There is either smoked, or clear. Smoked started on the 01 cobra I believe, then continued after that

So the ones you got from Tousley were smoked? can I see pics?

 

[3B99SVT]

eric -- just call Steve and tell him that you want some 01-04 headlights. He knows the P/Ns.
Brutal Metal -- I already got rid of the hazy 99 headlights during a clean up so the before and after isn't possible. I need to wash the car (d/d) before I take any pictures of it! As far as tinting goes: The 01-04 headlights are only slightly tinted. They're not "smoked" in my opinion. The big difference is that the non-reflective surfaces are black instead of chrome (like the 99s are) which makes them appear darker.

 

[Brutal Metal]

cool thanks I know what your talking about the 99's have shiny areas inside that I don't care for