Old Guy Needs Replacement Headlights

[Chief_6.7]

Based on the feedback of this post I just purchased a set of these LED's from Vanquish as well. Can't wait to see how they are. Chief_6.7 did you have to adjust your head lights? Are you getting lights flashed at you?

Do you have the projector style headlights or the other type? The reason I ask is because although LEDs are a great bulb the are not made for projector style type housings. You will not get the full potential out of them and there might even be a pattern cut off on the light beam it self. LEDs are made to work with your typical style headlight housing like the OP has. I only have these on my fog lights since it’s typical type housing but my Ram has HIDs for the headlights because I have projector style headlights also from Vanquish auto. Same features error free, plug and play and so forth.

HIDs are meant to work with projector type style housing like my Ram Longhorn has. A little more work to make these work because you have to cut a hole thru the dust covers if you plan on putting back the dust covers. Again this is for projector style type housings

LED bulbs use only if you have the typical type housing

HID bulbs use only if you have projector type housing

I’m not saying LEDs won’t work on a projector type housing I’m just saying you won’t get the full potential out of them.

 

[eljefe]

Do you have the projector style headlights or the other type? The reason I ask is because although LEDs are a great bulb the are not made for projector style type housings. You will not get the full potential out of them and there might even be a pattern cut off on the light beam it self. LEDs are made to work with your typical style headlight housing like the OP has. I only have these on my fog lights since it’s typical type housing but my Ram has HIDs for the headlights because I have projector style headlights also from Vanquish auto. Same features error free, plug and play and so forth.

HIDs are meant to work with projector type style housing like my Ram Longhorn has. A little more work to make these work because you have to cut a hole thru the dust covers if you plan on putting back the dust covers. Again this is for projector style type housings

LED bulbs use only if you have the typical type housing

HID bulbs use only if you have projector type housing

I’m not saying LEDs won’t work on a projector type housing I’m just saying you won’t get the full potential out of them.

I have the quad headlights so the LED is what will work best for me. I do have some LED bulbs in my fogs already and do occasionally get flashed when they are on. Go figure!? Thanks for the information.

 

[miguelherrera4]

I have the projectors with 35 watt hids. And they're perfect imo. Great cutoff and really bright.

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[Chief_6.7]

I do get flashed occasionally but that’s only because I haven’t adjusted my lights from when I lifted it. So yes I’m “that guy” hahahaha.

 

[Chief_6.7]

Here’s a pic from a vanquish auto sponsored ram headlight this is awesome work........ I don’t work for vanquish or have any affiliation with them what so ever. I wish I did maybe I would have gotten my headlights retrofitted for free like the ones below for free hahahahaha. I’m just a happy customer from theirs because of the quality and customer service.

I own a Yukon and they are vendors in that forum that I’m a part of so I told them they should become vendors over here hahahaha

 

[Chief_6.7]

For the people who don’t believe me hahahaha here’s my Yukon my Ram in the background

 

[HEMI_Finn]

Here’s a pic from a vanquish auto sponsored ram headlight this is awesome work........ I don’t work for vanquish or have any affiliation with them what so ever. I wish I did maybe I would have gotten my headlights retrofitted for free like the ones below for free hahahahaha. I’m just a happy customer from theirs because of the quality and customer service.

I own a Yukon and they are vendors in that forum that I’m a part of so I told them they should become vendors over here hahahaha

That white ring looks kind of wonky, careful what you wish for!

 

[rotwiler]

I bought some black housing aftermarket lights, look good but crap quality control, this is 2nd set, first leaked like my oem lights did. 2nd $100 set looks like one light kinda separated inside. So next I will do oem black quad lights. I did modify a H11 65watt bulb and made HUGE difference in light output, plenty bright now and was under $30 for a set of excellent bulbs, almost look hid. Modifying the bulb took 5 minutes with a dremel tool.

 

[Chief_6.7]

I bought some black housing aftermarket lights, look good but crap quality control, this is 2nd set, first leaked like my oem lights did. 2nd $100 set looks like one light kinda separated inside. So next I will do oem black quad lights. I did modify a H11 65watt bulb and made HUGE difference in light output, plenty bright now and was under $30 for a set of excellent bulbs, almost look hid. Modifying the bulb took 5 minutes with a dremel tool.

Try the TYC headlights from rock auto they are supposed to be really good quality. But I also heard they use spyder type housing or something like that so you may want to call them

 

[Chief_6.7]

For those of you looking for headlights but way cooler then oem...... lol

https://www.hidretrofitkit.com/ram-1500/

 

[davepen]

I just bought the HID kit from Vanquish for my 2010 2500. I follow up after I have installed them.

 

[ben616]

Philips crystal vision ultra halogen bulbs are bright cheap and plug and play

 

[patchelect]

My lights arrived today. I hope to find time in the next day or two for the installation and will report back ASAP.

 

[Devin Edwards]

i am running the same headlight housing on my truck best ive found is an led swap i have JDM G2 they are 8000 lumens and are 80$ on amazon

 

[Chief_6.7]

Any updates?????

 

[RamGuy18]

Definitely interested as my 18 rams lights are awful! I really need to do something. Let us know how they are.

 

[Chief_6.7]

Definitely interested as my 18 rams lights are awful! I really need to do something. Let us know how they are.

Do you have the projector style type housing or the traditional type housing?

 

[patchelect]

I promised an update when I installed my new lights. I WILL update, but life has gotten in the way. Kitchen and bathroom renovations peppered with rainy days and lethargy. I'm going to prognosticate that it maybe another week or two before I get to the light install although I did watch a few videos and the job isn't daunting at all.

 

[RamGuy18]

I have the traditional style

 

[patchelect]

As promised I'm updating my headlight replacement.

I started with the passenger side for no particular reason. It went well although some of the push, snap, click bits fought me and I may have broken some locators. Nothing big. However the drivers side unit will not be persuaded to come out. I removed the two bolts, the clip under the wheel cover is down, but the pin won't pull back enough to pull the fixture out. I'm succeeding in damaging the paint using my plastic tools and the fixture is out about 1/8-1/4" but will not pull the rest of the way. As I'm typing I realized I might have some luck with wetting the location with water or something wet and the pin might decide to cooperate.

The light I did replace appears much brighter although it is daytime and I'm only in a shady area. I'll need a night drive to get a good feel for the difference.

I'll report back when/if I succeed with the drivers side!