Next mod- HID lights w/ projectors

To3z · Jul 13, 2012

I am going to need all the help and advice I can get when it comes to upgrading my headlights and fogs.

I want to get better lights and HIDs seem to be the way to go. I have no idea about Halos and Projectors or whatnot, all I know is I want to get rid of the yellow lights I have now. Hopefully the new ones will match the side view mirror lights that come on when you unlock the truck (if anybody knows what im talking about).

If anybody can help me out and just flat out tell me what to get that would be awesome. It seems like JJ is the forum expert on this topic but anyone who could offer help would be appreciated.

P.S.- I have no idea how to install/remove headlights or fogs lol

JJP71584 · Jul 13, 2012

JJ - 0212353 - Member on here sells them, very helpful...a lot of guys on here run his stuff including me and I definitely recommend them!

TheMaddog · Jul 13, 2012

I was just like you when I did mine. Either YouTube it, learn from that. Like watch a lot of videos. Or go to JJ, if you don't want to burn the crap out of your hands go to JJ. He's awesome, nice dude and he does have the best price on the web. I looked. Twice.

0212353 · Jul 13, 2012

To3z - take a look at my site - retroshop.us, and my gallery - Retroshop.us - should stir up a LOT of ideas for ya!

The basics........

There are a lot of "projector" lights out there (eBay). None of them are designed for HIDs. They are all halogen projectors..........so, not the best! I only use HID projectors, and the BEST hid kits for our Rams. May not be the cheapest mod, but by far, the best.

Heck, even today I did a projector swap on a halogen projector'd setup on a GMC. Customer put a drop in kit in them first.....and couldn't stand it. JJ to the rescue!!

To3z · Jul 14, 2012

JJ, what setup do you have with your lights? Thats pretty much how I want mine to look except in mineral grey haha

0212353 · Jul 14, 2012

To3z said:
JJ, what setup do you have with your lights? Thats pretty much how I want mine to look except in mineral grey haha

Mine are dual colored silver and mineral gray (slate, VERY close). Projectors, 55W Hids, all that jazz.

Here's some MG ones I've done to get your juices flowing:

dual color:

large shroud

:********:

To3z · Jul 14, 2012

I'll probably only go with just mineral grey because I think it would be too dark w/ black. Do I have to tint the turn signal myself or does it come like that? So 55/5000 should be good or should I go higher?

0212353 · Jul 14, 2012

Sounds like you an Jim think alike, these are his lights:

More from Jim's truck here - 4th Gen Quads - Painted MG - Chrome Accents

They can be done however you'd like.

Its the beauty of custom work.

To3z · Jul 14, 2012

Exactly what im looking for!

Are these things gonna be a pain to install?

TheMaddog · Jul 14, 2012

Not really, if you know how to take out your current ones, with ease.

To3z · Jul 14, 2012

I have no clue how to take out my current ones... haha

WhiteExpress · Jul 14, 2012

No, the install is time consuming, but none of it is difficult.

The results in the end are well worth it. On that same note, having retrofit lights myself, I would pay JJ to do the next set.

To3z · Jul 14, 2012

Thanks! I guess it would be a lot more rewarding actually installing them myself.

Is retrofit the company or is it a style?.... :shrug:

0212353 · Jul 14, 2012

retrofit is the "act" of putting a projector into a halogen headlight.

Install, not bad! remove the grill, pull the lights, run a wire harness and BAM. done. Takes about 2 hours

TheMaddog · Jul 14, 2012

seeing how i have a 3rd gen. it took me about 30 minutes. after i got my harness problem fixed, but trust me, everyone will drool over your lights, they do for me, well kinda...

but never the less, the drool. i give thanks for jj for helping me out, he'll help you through the all the problems you have.

do it...

To3z · Jul 16, 2012

JJ, you have any discounts to soften to blow to my wallet? haha

JJP71584 · Jul 16, 2012

To3z said:
Exactly what im looking for! Are these things gonna be a pain to install?

Sorry I've been away from my computer for a few days...but I'm Jim, those are my lights and I'm very happy with how they turned out. Install wasn't too bad either. Here are some more pics...If you have any ?'s let me know!

0212353 · Jul 16, 2012

To3z said:
JJ, you have any discounts to soften to blow to my wallet? haha

Its kinda few and far between that I run a coupon. I've always been on the mindset that if a coupon is out there.......well........it could be done for that price any day of the week. LOL (yes, I'm weird like that).

Tell ya what, create an account on the site - put together a set of lights, then add it to your cart. Shoot me an email after ([email protected]) and I can look at the cart and see what we can do. :birgits_tiredcoffee

JJP71584 said:
Sorry I've been away from my computer for a few days...but I'm Jim, those are my lights and I'm very happy with how they turned out. Install wasn't too bad either. Here are some more pics...If you have any ?'s let me know!

Love 'em!

To3z · Jul 16, 2012

Hope you don't mind me stealing your light setup haha. Do you get a lot of people flashing you thinking your highs are on?

0212353 · Jul 16, 2012

I don't have the bars in or on yet?

And either way - no flashing. ever!

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