How to Install HID Projector Headlights | 1995 Ford F150

[@eliayala5836]

Glad to see another vid best dude to help explain these trucks

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks Eli! 🤙 I appreciate it!

[@johnbranson5928]

Remember how I told you that you do things a week or 2 before I do almost every time? I literally have headlights sitting in my house waiting for clips that came in today so I can install them🤣 thanks for the new video just in time!🤣

[@johnbranson5928]

I'm also in the middle of putting in a steering column so if yours goes out anytime soon then I can give you a few tips lol

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hahahaha! Nice! It’s funny how this is working out. Hopefully, I can film the headlight aiming video and get that out before you need it too. 🤙

[@donthate1254]

I found you two days ago and cant thank you enough for the vids! been trying to restore my 92! and these have been a huge help!!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You are most welcome man!🤙 I’m glad you found my channel. You’ll definitely be able to restore your 92 now!

[@joeidaho5938]

Hey, if you ever want any advice on anything you come across with your 92, feel free to message me. In the past two years, I rebuilt both my engine and tranny, with a number of upgrades, on my 92 F250 5.0 rear wheel drive. Did all the work myself, except for the core parts of the engine, which were done by a machine shop. Have also replaced many of the things that Stevie talks about in his videos...patched floor, new carpet, reupholstered bench seat, bushings, bearings, steering components, and so on. Once you do all that, you pretty well know the truck inside out.

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

I'll say those are the best looking new housings I've seen. I went the easy way and just found some leds that casted good with the stock housing. They are doing better than my Sylvania xenons so I'm gonna keep that. Those things you got are steep for a college student!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks Tucker!🤙 Yeah these are pretty steep. Lol I definitely couldn’t afford them when I was in college. I had LED bulbs a could of years ago but went back to regular bulbs because the light output wasn’t focused. Other drivers hated me because of it. Lol

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

@@TheMinuteMasters I know it lol. These particular leds got a metal plate to deflect some of the light and focus it better

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@tuckerhiggins4336 That’s good! Getting flickered or getting the bird was getting old.😂

[@jamesthef250guy6]

Finally! Someone with a 90s model obs making a projector video! This is the video I been looking for

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You bet man!🤙 I hope to do an aiming video soon.

[@patrickphippspa584]

Handsome Hollywood Stevie from the Minute Masters rocking the M12 Milwaukee jacket on full red mode! Good to see you buddy! Gotta watch this episode in parts as I'm working right now, but couldn't wait to get started! Look forward to more of this as I'm only 5 minutes in and got interrupted. Geesh, don't my clients know there's a new MM episode out and it's rude to bother me? Hope all is well buddy. See ya soon.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hey Patrick! Good to hear from you! You bet! It was 27 degrees outside when I started the install. So I needed my M12 jacket on full blast!🤙 Hahahaha! You need the “I’m watching The Minute Masters” door sign equivalent of “I’m out to lunch”! Maybe your clients will leave you alone. Lol Everything is going very well with me and I hope everything is going well with you too!

[@lhaskins123]

just did this install like 2 weeks ago. world of difference in both how it looks during the day and visibility at night. nice video.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hell yeah man! They are amazing! It’s hard to believe I put up with the old headlights for so long. Lol Thanks!🤙

[@lukegerard9009]

Awesome man! I asked you about doing this a few years ago. You did not disappoint! Excellent job!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You certainly did Luke!🤙 I’m glad I could deliver on that. Thanks for watching!

[@terrybaptist795]

Yo what up stevie happy new year?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Happy New Year Terry!!

[@clintm7178]

Great video! I've seen these headlights before on an F150 forum, but I really enjoyed seeing your review of them!! I think I might just have to get some... One suggestion though, you might want to put in LED bulbs in the rest of the front lights (other than headlight), and tail lights too. I did that to my 95 Eddie Bauer F150 and they look great!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks Clint!🤙 I appreciate it! I used to see them on a OBS ford Facebook page and knew I had to go that route. They are steep in price but they are worth it. I’ll have to look into that. I’m definitely not apposed to switch everything over to LEDs. I do know you have to install resistors at some of the lights to make sure other electrical parts of the work properly.

[@clintm7178]

@@TheMinuteMasters I put a resistor on each tail light circuit and they all work great! You also have to put electronic flashers in the fuse box in the cab (1 on the top side, one on the back side). You can also put dimmable LEDs in the gage cluster (except the warning lights) and climate control. Makes a great upgrade to our old trucks!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@clintm7178 Yeah I’ve Heard you have to do it with the tail lights because otherwise it messes with the transmission. What are the electronic flashers in the fuse box? I put LEDs in my gauge cluster but I never checked to see if they’re dimmable. I have rotated the headlight knob to dim them and it works. So, I guess I’m good. Yes, LED bulbs in the gauge cluster is definitely a nice upgrade!

[@clintm7178]

@@TheMinuteMasters You need to have electronic flashers in order for the blinkers and emergency flashers to work with LEDs (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031GYS6W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) They plug in to the fuse box in the cab.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@clintm7178 Sweet! So I pull the current headlight and turn signal fuse out and replace it with this flasher?

[@kendus01]

1 at video I watched and the boom! The exact lights I want for my new build

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hell yeah man! I’m glad I helped ya find them!🤙

[@user-tl9ry1pj1j]

Little helpful tip for those who switch all the bulbs to LED, look into switchbacks for the turn signals. They're white but turn amber when the signal is switched on. I have all the bolt/nut/and bulb sizes for this somewhere, will try and find.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Cool tip C!🤙 Definitely update us when you get a chance.

[@user-tl9ry1pj1j]

@@TheMinuteMasters Blinker Bar, nuts are M6-1.0 Free Spinning Washer Nuts. Header Panel, bolts are M6-1.0x22mm body bolts. Headlight clips can be had from Dorman or Complete Performance, maybe others too. Was unable to find the bolts used for the tiny corner light. Had to track down originals at a yard. Main headlights - 9007 Turn Signals - 3157 Blinker Bar side light - 921 Tiny corner light - 194 It took me a very long time to find the bulb sizes as everyone says something different.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@user-tl9ry1pj1j Thanks for tracking down all this info C! I appreciate it!🤙

[@user-tl9ry1pj1j]

@@TheMinuteMasters no problem, needed it for my swap as my panel was destroyed and was missing hardware.

[@michaellemley4337]

Pro Tips, remove the plastic core support, all the bolt are easy to get to. It will 100% save time and frustration trying to remove/reinstall the headlight retaining clips. Second, try to save the FACTORY headlight retaining clips. Aftermarket ones use a thinner steel (basically junk). It will cause headlights to bounce around. Third, SAVE the FACTORY headlight adjustment screw/assembly. All aftermarket one are junk and will break apart. Sources: Me having to take apart the headlight/grill assembly multiple times to fix the problems stated above.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

All good points Michael!🤙 When I shout this video I actually had a few minutes dedicated to removing the plastic cure support. But, once the turn signals, markers, and framer were off, most of the work was finished. The one clip is better accessed with the core support off. However, I managed to remove and reinstall it with the support on.

[@KaivalaJenva]

My bolts were so corroded I had to take the whole plastic out the clips broke too XD so no choice act of learning. Definitely easier to reinstall clips with it off. I came here to watch the headlight aim video . I got some eagle eyes but I'd like to get some baja later so I wanted to see this vid too

[@boondocksbassfishing4728]

U should make a video on what u do to winterize ur truck

[@TheMinuteMasters]

That’s a good idea man!🤙 I’ll add it to my list. Thanks!

[@jeffschedler1461]

where can I find those cone shaped black platic things that the clips clip onto.The adjusting screws go through them.I broke a few of them

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Good question! I think new headlights come with them. So that is one route. I usually search eBay for hard to find stuff like that.

[@thomas70804]

Very nice, another great video. Thank you 👍

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks TC! I appreciate it!🤙 You’re welcome!

[@giansotolongo8037]

I installed mine like a week ago really wish u wouldove uploaded a week ago 😂😂 i was too dumb to figure it out on my own

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hahaha! I wish I had finished sooner too. The weather made things a bit more difficult. Lol

[@josephjames6603]

I have a 92. As easy as it is to work on older vehicles, those two nuts for the turn signals are ridiculous.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Those are difficult when the headlight frame is on.

[@calebdoody6981]

Love these and have been wanting to do something like this for my headlights. But those things are expensive. Probably well worth it but out of my price range. Was wondering if knew of another good alternative around the 300 mark?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks Caleb! Sometimes the guy has sales and if you only buy the actual headlights you can sometimes get them for about $300-$350.

[@deeveeance3314]

About to purchase a set of these, but I was wondering what the name of the Battery Terminals you have! Those would save me a ton of time and hassle.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I found them on Amazon. I have a separate video about them and the link is in the description of that video.🤙

[@iamgriff]

does your truck have trouble warming up in the winter? I had to put a piece of cardboard in front of my radiator. So it would warm up fully, and give me back my gas milagr

[@TheMinuteMasters]

My truck definitely takes a while to warm up. It’s probably because the grille area is very open and these old trucks didn’t do a whole lot to enclose the engine in order to make them warm up faster.

[@bravowhiskey223]

Damn just switched my truck over to the LMC relay retrofit.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Next upgrade!🤙

[@chiefjaspil]

First, You have provided me with a lot of good information and I thank you for that. Where did you get those grand looking battery cables. I MUST have those thank You Jim, Austin Texas

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hi Jim! You are most welcome! I actually have a full install video for those battery terminals and there’s a link in the description to buy them.

[@chiefjaspil]

@@TheMinuteMasters Thank You, i did find them and was going to remove the post but you already answered, and I am not sure if I could remove. I am now looking for those clips and not being super experienced with this application I am looking for the help section. You do a very good job and are my go-to info sharing person

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@ you are most welcome my man! Thank you!!🤙

[@ItsKing32]

How much better are these than upgraded led headlights with the stock lens?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Way better! LED bulbs in stock headlights are bright but the light just blasts in every direct. You can’t aim them and it blinds on coming traffic. Because the stock lens diffuses the LED light, there is no pattern. So there are no bright spots that help light up the section of road in front of you.

[@iamgriff]

looks good. the fitment seems close to stock.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙 The fitment is identical. I haven’t found any inconsistencies yet.

[@colepatterson2807]

My setup came with this T13-131 harness with a few 12v wires on it - did you have to wire those in on your setup?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Did you buy your setup from Baja HID Retrofits?

[@defzeppelin7036]

There are a lot of options on the website to choose from what should I choose to correctly get what you have selected?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

E55R oval shroud upgrade 35w Hylux ballast with Morimoto H1 bulb Blackout interior headlight housing

[@defzeppelin7036]

Thank you so much man helping me save my truck from looking bland lol

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@defzeppelin7036 No problem man!🤙 These headlight will definitely make your truck stand out. They are pricey but the projector headlights are game changers!

[@JMDANK-w4s]

I tried going on the website to get those headlights. It doesn’t look like that website exists anymore. Any suggestions

[@TheMinuteMasters]

www.bajahidretrofits.com/store/

[@robertscrim2231]

Stevie, Did you get any of the upgrades offered? What the heck do you need a different shroud for? Looks? Or is there a technical benefit? I thought I remembered you explaining what exactly you got from Baja/retro but I can't find it.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hi Steve, Yup, I got the upgraded bulbs and the blacked out shroud. The different shrouds are for looks though.

[@adamfpv8294]

Amazing! I’m going to have to do this one, I also need to paint mine. Have you thought of painting yours yourself? Goonzquad makes it look doable.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

The headlights are amazing! I am not the least bit disappointed!🤙 I do plan on painting my truck. I’m not sure if I end up painting myself. However there’s still quite a bit of work that needs to be done before I’m ready for a final paint. My bed isn’t in the best of shape and I’m thinking of finding another bed for the final paint job.

[@joeidaho5938]

Great video, Stevie! Even though headlights are a bit of a fuss to get out, they're no comparison to the nightmare on newer vehicles...lol. Question for you....have you ever replaced the fan clutch...and are you still using an essentially stock fan clutch, or did you upgrade to heavy duty or extreme duty? After my engine and tranny rebuild, I installed an extreme duty fan clutch which, in my opinion, is really meant for the diesel trucks with the big block engines. I noted that the engine was perennially running cold....which was much better than my old overheating problems....but I ended up downgrading the fan clutch to heavy duty this past week. Gonna leave it till summer and see how it performs on a really hot day in summer. If the engine runs at a nice temp on those days, then I'll just leave it year round.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks Joe! This is true. Newer front headlights are near impossible to replace. Actually I haven’t. If I was to replace the fan clutch, I’d get a stock one. I can see a heavy duty one possibly wearing out a stock water pump. But I can’t say for sure. I’d definitely make sure your radiator is super clean and your thermostat works. An engineer did designed the system to stay cool during hot temperatures. So something probably isn’t working or there is a possibility you do need some kind of upgrade to increase cooling.

[@joeidaho5938]

@@TheMinuteMasters Hey Stevie...my fear of an engine or tranny running too hot....is from my experience prior to rebuilding both. At the risk of repeating myself from past posts, when I pulled apart my engine, the cooling passages in the heads and block were almost clogged with gunk....probably from a previous owner using some stop leak crap. I've just been over-cautious in my rebuild. Could be that everything would work just fine with a stock fan clutch. I'm sure I'll figure that out. The damage is slight, in my opinion, if I happen to run on the cool side for about the first 5k miles on the new engine. This is also why I installed a tranny cooler, a torque converter that circulates much more tranny fluid...and tranny temp guage...lol. I'd rather be safe than sorry. I think my thermostat, radiator, water pump and heater core are doing just fine, as they're all essentially brand new. I installed a 180F thermostat....and might also up that to 195F. Will just play it by ear. I"m not panicking at all...lol....because everything is running just great right now. My only negative from the whole rebuild is a hard reverse shift....which only happens when the trans oil warms up to running temp. Doesn't happen when I generally warm up the truck and back out of the driveway. Only happens after I drive around for a good 15 minutes or so. I get that that is a result of me installing the HD Tugger 2 kit...and allowing more pressure to build in the reverse drum for a crisper shift. I can live with that, as I know where it comes from....and really doesn't hurt anything.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@joeidaho5938 All good point Joe. I remember you telling me about your rebuild. I definitely second the better safe than sorry. A cooler running engine and trans shouldn’t cause any issues. Transmission are very susceptible to over heating. You did the right thing by adding a trans cooler.

[@FoxBodyDale]

Damn good amount of snow! You still in pa? And nice navy parka haha i ised to have one before type 3s came out

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Yup! Around 5 inches. I’m actually in Iowa now. Moved here a year ago. Yup! The old blue berries. I got out right when my unit was making the switch to the green type 3s.

[@FoxBodyDale]

@@TheMinuteMasters thats awesome man loving the videos and yea im trying to get out this year at 10 years in b4 i go any further lol

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙 Not a bad time to get out. Lol

[@JMDANK-w4s]

Thanks I got it brother.

[@chiefjaspil]

THOSE LITTLE CLIPS I need some of those clips and can't seem to find them here. Don't know how to get to the help section. Can you give me a link so I can purchase them Truly appreciate you, Jim

[@TheMinuteMasters]

If you are referring the the silver clips that hold the light housing in place, you can find them in the miscellaneous parts aisle in just about any auto parts store.

[@romo9362]

Where’d you get the seats???

[@TheMinuteMasters]

That’s the same old stock bench seat I had reupholstered!🤙 It’s vinyl that looks like leather. The colors are chestnut brown and black.

[@elibender3714]

When your ordered your headlights from them did you get the upgraded ballast and bulbs or are they just the standard ones that come with,I’m just curious cause I’m about to buy a set but a want to know if the upgraded bulbs or worth it or if they’re just as bright with the standard ones they come with?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I ordered the upgraded bulbs. Since I haven’t compared them to the standard bulbs I don’t know how different they are. All I know is my headlights are bright, clear, and just awesome!🤙

[@elibender3714]

@@TheMinuteMasters sweet thanks,I just ordered a pair and decided to get the upgraded bulbs can’t wait for them👍🏻

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@elibender3714 Hell yeah Eli! They are great headlights!🤙

[@twofacedname4427]

Wat set up did you go for on the website when you bought the lights

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I have the upgrades listed in the video description.

[@Noah-nt1dy]

Hey Stevie!! great video man. Got a question man. Did you figure out all your water leaks that come down to the rocker panels?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hi Noah! Thanks! 🤙 I don’t have any definite fixes for the racket panel water but siliconing (I know) the 3rd brake light helped. I think the next culprit is the water channels above the doors. The seam sealer in mine is cracked and weathered. I’m almost positive that’s my other leak.

[@Noah-nt1dy]

@@TheMinuteMasters have you checked the windshield by un clipping metal trim? that’s where mine is. Yep the water travels in between the roof panels down to the doors and depending on how you park your truck if uphill then you get more water dripping down the back corners

[@bernardlock2728]

@@Noah-nt1dy I replaced my rubber gaskets for my doors and windows that had water coming inside to the carpet. Steel Rubber Products had a catalog that provided the exact rubber door and windows gaskets for my F150. A little on the high side for the price, I say but it fixed my water issues coming inside.

[@morganbrewer1149]

Where did you get the unit at?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Those headlights are custom made from BajaHIDretrofits.com.

[@sebastianandrade2662]

I dig it!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks Sebastian!🤙

[@aarondesantiago3518]

does your dash rattle?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I used to have a dash rattle when the passenger side support broke. But I fixed that with a steel bracket from I think CP Addict. I think my driver’s side bracket might have a crack too but it doesn’t rattle yet.

[@Hunter-zz9gm]

When I flip my high and low beams on one headlight shuts off and then I do it again and both turn off and after a few seconds/minutes they randomly come back on. Why?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Have you always had this problem?

[@noahimel]

Did you get the standard or the upgraded 35w bulb?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

That’s a good question. I opted for the 35w upgrade.

[@noahimel]

Ok cool! Those bulbs are super bright and clear. I’m ordering a set right away. These will be way better than my led bulbs

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@noahimel Do you have projector headlights?

[@noahimel]

@@TheMinuteMasters no I just have oem housing and LED bulbs from cpaddict

[@gottagrind2shine607]

Nice

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙

[@LasVegasVocalist]

OUCH!!!! Thousand Dollar Headlights!!!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Mine were less than half that.

[@jameshood3692]

Jesus, $750 and you still had to fix wiring😅, sounds like a joke too me, especially since you can just put in leds in far cheaper headlights and not have all the wiring

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hahaha! Actually this set was $500 because I upgraded the bulbs, when with black inner housings, and got the clear turn signals and markers. Otherwise, a set of OE looking headlights is around $300. Apparently, the re-pinning thing is a Ford issue.

[@ithedon911]

$450+ for Headlights on a '95 F150? I think I'd rather have a dual exhaust and save $200...😂😂😂

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Guess how much projector headlights cost for newer f150s. Lol