05 Headlight conversion question

[MAXDOUT]

I have a 1999 F350 and just bought 05 Harley headlights. It said you need to cut out some plastic behind the headlight because they are a little deeper. Has anyone else done this and know where to cut??? They didnot include a diagram or any instructions. Any help would be appriciated. I don't want to cut to much......or the wrong area.

[stroken04]

Originally Posted by MAXDOUT

I have a 1999 F350 and just bought 05 Harley headlights. It said you need to cut out some plastic behind the headlight because they are a little deeper. Has anyone else done this and know where to cut??? They didnot include a diagram or any instructions. Any help would be appriciated. I don't want to cut to much......or the wrong area.

hang on let me find em

[stroken04]

These are already cut, you will need to make cuts where the red lines are

[Marty]

very good.


that's what you need to do. I've done it.

a dremel or grinder with a thin disk works very well.

[MAXDOUT]

Thanks, those are helpful. Another question. How do the headlights fasten at the top of the light. Screws are the same on the bottom, but I do not see how the top works out???

[DIESLPILOT]

you need 1/4-20 bolts 3/4" long, I bought 1" could of used 3/4. you also need speed nuts 1/4-20, and washers. 4 each of all these. I bought mine at Lowes.
there are some holes in the header panel that line right up.

[symbols]

That's a nice pic of the cutout area. Wish I had that. I spent half a day cutting and fitting

[Strokin & Smokin]

Good thread, this should be a sticky.

[Jason.]

Can't you just buy an 05+ header panel and bolt that in, and they'll bolt right up like stock?

[hartman1999]

what about changing the sockets over? Is there anything i need to know about that?