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Headlight replacement

I have to replace one of the original headlights, 97 U320.  Been searching the forum and I come up with a replacement assembly for  99-02 Silverado.  Does this headlight assembly replace the original 2 headlights, is it an 'easy' replacement, or should I just stick with the original?  And what is a replacement for the original?  Not really concerned about the functionality of the originals as I don't drive the coach at night.
Thanks, Mike
Mike Brady
'97 U320 SE. #5137
'13 Honda Fit
Willow Springs, MO

Re: Headlight replacement

Reply #1 –
The GM headlights were in the newer style front end.  Do a search here for Ford headlights.
Dave and Kelli
1997 U295 40' Build #5188 CSGI
1995 U240 36' Build #4621 SBID-SOLD
2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Re: Headlight replacement

Reply #2 –
They are Ford Bronco headlights.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Headlight replacement

Reply #3 –
Also can be found on ebay under Foretravel.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Headlight replacement

Reply #4 –
Thanks all.  Will look for Ford Bronco headlights.  What year Bronco am I looking for?
Mike
Mike Brady
'97 U320 SE. #5137
'13 Honda Fit
Willow Springs, MO

Re: Headlight replacement

Reply #5 –
There are quite a few years and 99 is one of them. You can now get them in LEDs
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Headlight replacement

Reply #6 –
The Ford headlight is for 89-91 Bronco or F150-F350
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Headlight replacement

Reply #7 –
Ok, thanks.
Mike
Mike Brady
'97 U320 SE. #5137
'13 Honda Fit
Willow Springs, MO

Re: Headlight replacement

Reply #8 –
So by design you are limited on something that will work well. They are too low to start with and on the spectrum of headlamps are pathetic at best.
This is what I did
Bronco headlight projection conversion

There is a lot of good information in the link. The lenses with the prisms are nothing more than a patch to poor development. Whatever you end up with PLEASE walk out if front of your coach and make sure they are not blinding to oncoming traffic  on low beam.
Scott
For what it worth I'm very happy with my setup and have been adjusting them up seeking complaints from oncoming traffic. I have stayed very conservative on adjustments and had none yet. Will back down when I do.