Retrofitted Projectors in Stock Headlamps

[DynoDynge]

Well, I purchased the FX-R Stage 3 kit from The Retrofit Resource & spent the weekend installing. Got it done....finally
Overall, I love the light output on the 50w Morimotos, but the "kit" was a nightmare.
The bulbs have 4 supports, but the projectors only had slots for 2. After waiting for a response from TRS, I realized it was Saturday & that wasn't going to happen. I nervously used a dremel & created slots for the bulbs to fit. I installed the angel eyes on the shrouds & then tested them.....Should've done this first! One of the halos did not work at all, the other was 2/3 lit. Removed them & repainted the shrouds. I decided to install the shrouds without the halo lighting......They didn't fit! After more contemplation, I decided to cut the shrouds to fit & had to cut close to 1/2" off of the bottom to clear the flange of the projector. I repainted them again!
Other than that....It was a breeze!
Think twice before buying a kit from The Retrofit Source! I am not sure if I got a bad load or this is normal , but when your truck is sitting with the headlights yanked out, you don't have time to wait for an email response to say "Sorry you're having problems"

 

[M64D RAPTOR]

On the bright side ( no pun intended ) they look great.

 

[DynoDynge]

On the bright side ( no pun intended ) they look great.

Thanks

 

[helmer]

Do you have any pictures of the process? how did you aim them?

 

[DynoDynge]

Do you have any pictures of the process? how did you aim them?

No pics, sorry.
I parked the truck 25' from the wall, installed the headlamps into the truck, minus the lens & then installed the projectors into the socket with JB weld. Held them in place until the JB weld hardened (5 minutes each), while holding the light on a pre-taped line on the wall.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pdf/trs_tech/Morimoto_FX-R_Projectors.pdf

 

[Raptor Retrofit]

I remember my first retrofit...

 

[Boss Hoss]

Well maybe you saved a couple of dollars over one of the good kits with exellent support. You have to ask the question --- was it worth it?

 

[DynoDynge]

Well maybe you saved a couple of dollars over one of the good kits with exellent support. You have to ask the question --- was it worth it?

About $800 saved, but I like to do projects myself.
Anytime you use a company for the first time is a gamble, because they all SAY they have excellent support.

 

[DynoDynge]

The Retrofit Source Sucks!

STILL fighting with the Retrofit Source to send me the correct parts on my "kit". Finally filed a PayPal dispute to help their motivation along.
BUY FROM THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK!

 

[Droid]

How difficult is the breaking open/cutting a hole/resealing process on the F-150 lights? Was this kit templated for the F-150 or is it totally generic?

Didn't realize they were going for so cheap, tempted to do a very simple kit (FX-R Stage 3, no halos) when I get time.