2013 Ram Headlights...........and their cost!

[0212353]

So, Monday I was fartin' around and found a VIN for a 2013 Ram Laramie. Called the dealer, got some pricing on the new BiHalogen projector headlights.

First off, I want to see if they are a direct swap for the 09-12s.

Secondly, I want to do a light output comparison of the 09-12 halogen quads. Then a comparo of the stock projectors and 35W setup of mine. AND, then do a drop in HID kit to the stock ones, and compare that too.

Lastly.........I want to rip them open and take out the ****** halogen projector and put a real projector in there.

Anyone ready to hear what these things are going to cost?

$579. EACH.

I figured they would be a pretty penny..........but........ouch. $1,158 (plus tax) out the door. Hmmm, I can do better than that with HIDs.......oh, and I can throw in some projector fogs too.........

Anyway, can't wait to get them in and have some fun with 'em.........they were supposedly released from the manufacturer yesterday, and I was told to expect them in 2-3 weeks.

 

[4x4Hemi]

Holy crap!! That's crazy, are they am option on the upper end trucks or are "standard" for them

 

[Musclemckeester]

You need a set of the new tails too.

 

[0212353]

Holy crap!! That's crazy, are they am option on the upper end trucks or are "standard" for them

From what I recall.......

They are standard on the Sports, R/T and Laramie Limited.

They are optional on the Bighorn and Laramie. Again, I think.....

Duals are NO MORE. The quads have a slight tweak to them (the chrome in front of the reflector looks a tad different to me), but they are the standard light now.

You need a set of the new tails too.

Eh. No.

 

[S2kiHemi]

Interested to see the light output differences!

 

[0212353]

trust me, me too.



I have no doubt that they will suck. They probably grabbed the same cheapo projectors that the 200 uses...........which, from what I've seen, blow.

 

[4x4Hemi]

No one that knows anything about lights or researches lights would go to the dealer and buy them haha that's ridiculous, you could buy a completely custom hid set from you for the same!

 

[blackout11]

its a dealer part lol what you expect same company wants 650 for a cai

 

[TheMaddog]

jesus...

 

[Stangshcky12]

Dont that have a ram logo inside the light?

worth it for that alone...

 

[Whitehemi]

There was one on eBay last week...for only 200 and someone grabbed it . From the pics it's not plug n play . We have 2 plugs for our lights and the 2013 had one big plug.....that's all I could tell

 

[Trupiano]

$1,158 WTF? I can see maybe $400... but what else does it have that costs $758?

Blinker fluid?

Or that dumb clear plastic thing that sticks out from the projector?

 

[0212353]

wish I would have seen the eBay ad!

and....we only have 1 external plug on these lights.

 

[0212353]

Trup - you can't even get the stocker quads for $400 out the door (unless you get a discount).

 

[Trupiano]

Really? Good god, I hope I never have to buy new headlights.

 

[Whitehemi]

If you could can u find the part number for the chrome set ? I would like a set once I find out how to make it work...

 

[0212353]

hell, if you need lights.....lol, I have a warehouse full of 'em.

 

[0212353]

If you could can u find the part number for the chrome set ? I would like a set once I find out how to make it work...

68093216ab right
68093217ab left

I believe those are the chrome ones, and what I ordered.

I'll sell 'em to you after I get 'em.

 

[Whitehemi]

As for the plug the turn signal and headlight are one as ours are 1 plug for each.....thaks for the number.....I really want a set

 

[0212353]

As for the plug the turn signal and headlight are one as ours are 1 plug for each.....thaks for the number.....I really want a set

d'oh! I was thinking of the 1 plug for the headlight bulbs, not the ENTIRE light.

Just found the ad!

These will not be a direct swap, unless there is a plug that goes from the H13 / turn to this.

Makes me wonder..........will the new "quads" have this same plug. I hope not!

Well, screw it. that blows - I can't hook these up to the truck to do the test. Buzzkill.........