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Title: Clear turn signal lenses on a U class.
Post by: Woody & Sitka on September 15, 2018, 08:27:45 pm

I just installed the clear lenses (with amber bulbs) on my U320. I wanted to update the look of the front end. What do you think? Better? More snowflakey? Fugly? I want opinions before I toss the original lenses in them dumpster. Woody.

Original lenses.

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Clear with amber bulbs.

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Aloha.

Title: Re: Clear turn signal lenses on a U class.
Post by: DavidS on September 15, 2018, 08:29:20 pm

I think it looks better.. Old Amber has left the building ^.^d :))

Title: Re: Clear turn signal lenses on a U class.
Post by: Caflashbob on September 15, 2018, 08:59:42 pm

Not sure about legality in all states? Orange in front red in back visible from the side?

Title: Re: Clear turn signal lenses on a U class.
Post by: John44 on September 15, 2018, 10:26:45 pm

I would enjoy my trip with either one.

Title: Re: Clear turn signal lenses on a U class.
Post by: Dave Head on September 16, 2018, 08:16:35 am

Those are rare and hard to find. They definitely improve the front end look. I had them on my 95 and loved them. As long as you are using amber bulbs (I used led bulbs) there is no legal issue.

Title: Re: Clear turn signal lenses on a U class.
Post by: John44 on September 16, 2018, 08:19:24 am

Pyo,tell us about your fog lights,how do they compare with the stock ones?

Title: Re: Clear turn signal lenses on a U class.
Post by: D.J. Osborn on September 16, 2018, 08:58:26 am

Please share with us your source(s) for the clear lenses and the fog lights. Thanks!

Title: Re: Clear turn signal lenses on a U class.
Post by: Woody & Sitka on September 16, 2018, 10:13:49 am

LED aux lights were installed by PO, but look generic...installation required some fiberglass trimming. Neither of us have driven at night (yet), so no comparison....I use them as DRL's.

Clear lenses are from AFT Parts. Ford F-Series and Bronco 87-92 | (http://aftparts.com/?page_id=10) Install requires removing outer headlight bucket attach screws (4-5 screws) and 3 screws hold turn lens to bucket. EZ mod but you'll need amber 1157 bulbs. Woody.

Title: Re: Clear turn signal lenses on a U class.
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on September 16, 2018, 10:19:19 am

You can improve the light output of the Ford truck units by fitting higher powered bulbs. I have been using Hella 100/80W bulbs for several years with no problem. The standard wiring works fine with them. Although they are brighter, their effect would still be hobbled by the crappy plastic lens design and low placement, so don't expect miracles.

Amazon.com: HELLA 9004 100/80W High Wattage Bulb, 12V: Automotive (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IKM3DGI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

The "fog" lights look similar in concept to the ones I installed on our GV. It would be fairly simple to do the same type mod on a Unicoach.

What did you do to your coach today IV (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=23683.msg215600#msg215600)

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