Freightliner Century Headlights
Compare replacement headlight assemblies, 7-inch round lamps, headlight bezels and replacement buckets for Freightliner Century setups. Check each listing’s supported years, installation requirements and supplied quantity before ordering.
Choose the part you need: an assembly replaces the main headlight unit; a round lamp needs a suitable housing or bucket; a bezel is exterior trim; and a bucket supports the lamp. These are separate buying choices.
Choosing Freightliner Century headlights and components
Start with the component you are replacing. A full assembly, round lamp, bezel and mounting bucket serve different purposes and are not interchangeable purchases.
Replacement assemblies
The black and chrome headlight assemblies replace the main headlight unit and list 1996–2010 Century applications. Each is sold individually in the selected driver or passenger side. Compare the mounts, connector and original part before ordering.
7-inch round lamps
The crystal and ULTRALIT lamps need a matching round-light housing or bucket. Compare diameter, rear depth, connector, voltage and lighting functions for the exact lamp. A 7-inch size or this category placement does not establish a Century model-year fitment.
Headlight bezels
The Competition Series chrome bezel and original-style bezel are trim, not complete headlights. Both listings specify 1996–2004 Century applications and one bezel per selected side. Confirm finish, mounting and hardware separately.
Replacement bucket
The 1996–2005 Century bucket (31279) supports a compatible 7-inch lamp. Its listing includes one bucket and a removable black rear cover. The lamp is a separate purchase; check rear clearance and the existing mounting setup.
Freightliner Century headlight FAQs
How do an assembly, lamp, bezel and bucket differ?
An assembly replaces the main headlight unit. A round lamp supplies the light and needs a suitable housing or bucket. A bezel is the exterior trim around the light. A bucket mounts and supports the lamp. Check which component is damaged or missing before choosing a replacement.
Does one model-year range apply to the whole collection?
No. The black and chrome assemblies list 1996–2010 Century applications; both bezel listings specify 1996–2004; and bucket 31279 specifies 1996–2005. Round lamps require a size-, mounting- and connector-based match to your existing setup. Confirm the exact product’s application rather than using a category-wide year range.
How do I choose the side and supplied quantity?
The black and chrome assemblies and both bezel listings are sold individually in the selected driver or passenger side. Identify the side from inside the truck facing forward. The 31378 and 31247 crystal listings each include one lamp housing with the specified bulb; ULTRALIT 31200 and 31084 list one lamp. United Pacific lists 34138 as a one-piece pack. Bucket 31279 lists one bucket with a rear cover. Check each selected option’s contents when ordering both sides.
Which lamp explicitly requires bucket modification?
The 7-inch crystal headlight with 34 amber LEDs (31378) explicitly requires modification because of its larger rear housing. Do not extend that requirement to the 31247 crystal lamp or every ULTRALIT model. Separately, bucket 31279 may need clearance changes with larger LED cooling parts; verify the chosen lamp and bucket together.
Do the replacement assemblies have LED main beams?
The listed black and chrome assemblies specify H7 low-beam and 9005 high-beam bulb positions, with LED turn signals and white position-light bars. LED accents do not establish that the main beams are LED. Check bulb inclusions and any selected LED-bulb upgrade separately.
Which bulb belongs in a crystal lamp or replacement assembly?
The black and chrome assemblies specify H7 low beam and 9005 high beam. Crystal lamp 31378 includes H4 / HB2 / 9003; crystal lamp 31247 includes 9007 (HB5) plus an H4 plug adapter. These specifications are product-specific. The ULTRALIT LED lamps are separate lighting units; do not use a crystal lamp’s bulb specification for them.
Does a bezel or bucket include the headlight?
The bezels are trim-only purchases. Bucket 31279 lists a mounting bucket and rear cover, not a lamp. Confirm bulbs, wiring, connectors and mounting hardware on the exact listing; do not assume they are included with trim or support parts.
Will a 7-inch lamp fit every Freightliner Century?
No category listing guarantees that. Match the existing round-light setup, housing or bucket, rear clearance, connector and voltage to the chosen lamp. Follow its separate position-light wiring or heated-lamp requirements where applicable.