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Old Sep 28, 2011
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What's the difference

What is the difference, if there is any, with Ebay headlights and headlights from somewhere like Andy's motor sports?

Andy's headlights are a ton more expensive than Ebay ones. I've considered getting black headlights, but I don't want to get crappy ones.

If any of you guys bought headlights from either place, how were they? Any distinct flaws?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011
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Old Sep 28, 2011
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^lol.

I have had the ebay lights for a while now. Now distinct flaws or anything. They are clean and nice looking.

Instead of a shiny black on the inside, it is more like a dull matt finish, which doesnt really make a difference to me. They have never fogged or anything, so I would buy them again.
 
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I had eBay lights all the way around on my Ranger and never had an issue.
 
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ebay. i feel like i had trouble adjusting them but maybe thats just me. totally worth it.
 
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I've had the ebay lights on mine for 4 years or so. No problems at all.
 
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Had 3 sets of e-bay lights... absolute **** quality... Honestly, do it right the first time and get the ones from andy's auto sport. the only issue I had with those ones was the light reflectors were not installed (kinda a PITA).
Oh, and with ANY aftermarket headlights, be sure to seal them really good with a quality silicone!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Fink132
Had 3 sets of e-bay lights... absolute **** quality... Honestly, do it right the first time and get the ones from andy's auto sport. the only issue I had with those ones was the light reflectors were not installed (kinda a PITA).
Oh, and with ANY aftermarket headlights, be sure to seal them really good with a quality silicone!!!
what issues did you have with the ebay lights?

these are what i have, zero problems.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...ht_4720wt_1042
 
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come on justin mod them! its FREE (if u have paint) and it will be OEM+
 
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When I had Ebay lights on my old ranger, the only problem(s) I had was after about a year, there was etching or what looked like alot op spider cracks or something, and one of them didnt have a good seal and would fog up sometimes
 
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had them once...couldnt get them to align. shitty. guess it depends who you buy from on their
 
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Originally Posted by 99offroadrngr
come on justin mod them! its FREE (if u have paint) and it will be OEM+
I'd love to, but I've tried baking headlights. I failed miserably.
 
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I'd love to, but I've tried baking headlights. I failed miserably.
meh. I'd get another set and do it for and trade but i don't think i need to invest in headlights yet lol. Ebay headlights aren't bad. the corners look lame though.
 
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meh. I'd get another set and do it for and trade but i don't think i need to invest in headlights yet lol. Ebay headlights aren't bad. the corners look lame though.
Well if you get the time, I'd paypal you the money.

That's why I had Taylor mod some corners for me, I didn't like the black ebay ones.

I'm pretty sure you can buy the headlights without corners though
 
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your lack of a ranger looks pretty lame
 
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Originally Posted by SteelDirigible
your lack of a ranger looks pretty lame
lol i know and sorry i don't like white outlined corners
 
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Originally Posted by 01RangerEdge
Well if you get the time, I'd paypal you the money.

That's why I had Taylor mod some corners for me, I didn't like the black ebay ones.

I'm pretty sure you can buy the headlights without corners though
only problem is i don't think there is a passengers side one at my local jy but i can check next time i go.
 
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I'm going tomorrow. I will ask how much. Also I have eBay ones no issues. I got the 60$ ones
 
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