Halogen projector options

[2010 Infantry Vet]

Hey guys, just noticed my projector headlights i bought have halogen projectors. Can i install HID or LED low beam bulbs? Also which is better? Thanks.

 

[MADDOG]

HIDs and projectors were made for each other.

My 2017 has OEM halogen projector headlights on it, as did my 2014, and I got a Morimoto 35W HID low beam kit from Retroshop for both trucks. It significantly improved light output.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

HIDs and projectors were made for each other.

My 2017 has OEM halogen projector headlights on it, as did my 2014, and I got a Morimoto 35W HID low beam kit from Retroshop for both trucks. It significantly improved light output.

Thanks for the reply. Im assuming the HId bulb fit ok in the halogen projector housing ok? Was everything in one kit you needed, such as bulbs, wiring, and ballasts? I have heard HID bulbs are very long.

 

[quietpeen]

yup, hid is the best option at the moment. Soon Diode Dynamics will have a led designed for projectors available though. Not sure how it will perform compared to HID though

 

[JB1]

Soon Diode Dynamics will have a led designed for projectors available though. Not sure how it will perform compared to HID though

details?

 

[quietpeen]

details?

https://www.diodedynamics.com/low-beam-led-headlight-for-2013-2015-dodge-ram-projector.html

this is the link for the 2013-2015....there is a different bulb for the 2017's

Notice it says 2-4 week backorder...they are not available just yet.

 

[MADDOG]

Thanks for the reply. Im assuming the HId bulb fit ok in the halogen projector housing ok? Was everything in one kit you needed, such as bulbs, wiring, and ballasts? I have heard HID bulbs are very long.

Everything fit find and the kit came with everything I needed. Remember, fitment was for my 2017 OEM capsules. Your capsules look like aftermarket units so you may have to notch or cut either the opening in the back of your capsules or shave a bit of material on the HID bulb tabs. It's a minor issue that will be easy to rectify.

 

[JB1]

https://www.diodedynamics.com/low-beam-led-headlight-for-2013-2015-dodge-ram-projector.html

this is the link for the 2013-2015....there is a different bulb for the 2017's

Notice it says 2-4 week backorder...they are not available just yet.

Thanks

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

https://www.diodedynamics.com/low-beam-led-headlight-for-2013-2015-dodge-ram-projector.html

this is the link for the 2013-2015....there is a different bulb for the 2017's

Notice it says 2-4 week backorder...they are not available just yet.

I wonder if the bulbs come with the projector housing, or just fit into stock housing?

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

Everything fit find and the kit came with everything I needed. Remember, fitment was for my 2017 OEM capsules. Your capsules look like aftermarket units so you may have to notch or cut either the opening in the back of your capsules or shave a bit of material on the HID bulb tabs. It's a minor issue that will be easy to rectify.

Great. Thanks for the info

 

[quietpeen]

I wonder if the bulbs come with the projector housing, or just fit into stock housing?

They just fit into the stock housing

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

Anyone try these yet?

 

[adurm]

You probably need h1 or h11 for those. Whatever is in there now replace with the same hid bulb obviously. You may need canbus ballasts depending on the year truck.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

You probably need h1 or h11 for those. Whatever is in there now replace with the same hid bulb obviously. You may need canbus ballasts depending on the year truck.

My projectors came with H1 halogen bulbs. Does the 2013-15 ram projectors have H1 bulbs? If so, these should work.
Just googled 2013-15 Ram, the projectors use H1 bulbs. Im gonna try these and see if they work.

 

[adurm]

https://www.carid.com/2013-dodge-ra...284598193.html?parentsubmodel[]=SUBMODEL|1500

I think these are them. They state h1 bulb. I think the 9005 are for factory lights.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

https://www.carid.com/2013-dodge-ra...284598193.html?parentsubmodel[]=SUBMODEL|1500

I think these are them. They state h1 bulb. I think the 9005 are for factory lights.

Those i believe are the headlights i have.
I am gonna order those ebay LED headlights that replace H1 bulbs. I messaged the seller and asked how long the LED bulbs are. Gonna take out my low beam projectors tomorrow and measure the bulb depth.
I will let you guys know if they work.