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    as the normal headlamp capsules are 75$ + how to go about putting in the universal ones, is it to much trouble. my other friend is giving me 100 bucks to get things i need to get it going. so how much trouble are the universal headlamp capsules to get in?

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    Re: universal headlamp capsules how to

    What are you talking about?
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      I think he is just talking about a headlight? Try looking for a local junk yard, you could get one there for under $20 if you can find one in decent shape. Or put up a wtb thread here and someone could probably help you out. Much cheaper than $75 or trying to get a universal headlight to fit.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Charlie1717 View Post
        I think he is just talking about a headlight? Try looking for a local junk yard, you could get one there for under $20 if you can find one in decent shape. Or put up a wtb thread here and someone could probably help you out. Much cheaper than $75 or trying to get a universal headlight to fit.
        LoL yeah headlight Just was being very specific, it's the glass casing that the bulb goes in it's called a capsule. Going to check the local yard tomorrow see if they have one

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        • #5
          I always just called 'em headlights. The bulb is a lamp.
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          • #6
            No junk yards have one, and im not old enough on here to make a WTB post, Anyways Ive seen some folks with the round universal headlights,(on here) and well there is the rectangle ones too. i mean i should it really be hard to put them in ?

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            • #7
              98-2000 ranger headlight assemblies are almost a direct bolt in. Check Ebay. if you get them without the turn signal/side marker light the metal piece under the Festiva headlights can stay. Here is an example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/98000-RANGER...05d98d&vxp=mtr
              Last edited by Team Lightning; 11-20-2012, 12:23 PM.
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              • #8
                9004-9007 wiring diagram:
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                • #9
                  so if i got the capsule off a ranger would i be able to get it to stay in on mine, the assembly ( metal brakcet ) and plug are fine its just the glass on the front of the capsule is broken

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                  • #10
                    Re: universal headlamp capsules how to

                    Yes, although you'll have to modify the light mounting pass-through area to allow for the additional light (turn signal/projector) to pass through the housing, and you will have to trim your grille to the angle of the new lights.

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                    • #11
                      Just the glass wont fit. To use the ranger assembly you need the complete units. Both sides. Also the ranger uses 9007 bulbs for those yrs. Festiva's uses the 9004.
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                      • #12
                        IMAG0613.jpg this is my issue lol

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                        • #13
                          Re: universal headlamp capsules how to

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                          • #14
                            would these work ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-97-Ford-R...d1bcc6&vxp=mtr

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                            • #15
                              Re: universal headlamp capsules how to

                              That generation hasn't been tested yet. 98-00 is the only one we know works, but if you can find one in the junkyards, try and see if it will fit.
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