Headlights

Are your original headlights too dim, or do they no longer suit the rest of your build? This category contains complete headlights with LED projectors, daytime running lights and sequential turn signals, as well as round and rectangular single lights for pickups, for example.

Complete headlights or single lights

Complete headlight assemblies replace the entire original light and are made for a specific model and model year, e.g. Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 or Dodge Ram 1500 from AlphaRex. Many feature an LED projector, integrated daytime running lights and sequential turn signals. Round 7-inch and rectangular 4x6-inch lights, on the other hand, fit standard openings, and some are available in a heated version so snow and ice can melt off the lens. If you are only looking for LED versions, you can go straight to LED headlights. Other brands in the category include ORACLE Lighting, ANZO, Hella and Raxiom.

How to choose headlights

Start with your car's model, model year and trim level, as connectors, brackets and the original light type can vary within the same model year. Then consider these criteria:

• Beam pattern: A projector typically gives a sharper cut-off line, but the result depends on the light's design and aim.
• Functions: Whether daytime running lights, sequential turn signals and low and high beams should be in one unit or in separate lights.
• Electrics: Some cars may require resistors or adapters to avoid error messages or flickering lights – see lighting accessories.

Installation, aiming and inspection

After installation, the lights must be aimed so they do not dazzle oncoming traffic. Whether a headlight is road legal depends on the product and the car, so check the E-mark for the specific part number before inspection. If you only need to replace the bulb, see halogen and xenon bulbs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fit LED bulbs in my original headlights instead of replacing the whole light?

It depends on the light. A reflector or projector built for halogen is not necessarily suited to an LED bulb, so the beam pattern can be incorrect and cause glare. A complete headlight is designed for its light source.

Are LED projector headlights approved for inspection?

It depends on the specific product and the car. Check whether that exact part number is E-marked for the function in question, and make sure the aim is correct before the car is inspected.

Why choose a heated headlight?

LED lights typically emit less heat towards the lens than halogen, so snow and ice can stay stuck. A heated light has a heating element that can keep the lens clear when driving in winter.