Quality Replacement Headlights for 19' with Quads

[CanuckRam1313]

I installed new LED bulbs in the high and lows last year, and because of the cooling fans on them I had to get 90mm dust caps and mcgyver the heck out of them to seal as best as possible (alcohol and crazy glue were used.... and not in that order...lol). I do have CanBus decoders for the highs and lows, and resistors for the turn signals too (went amber LED for those as well).

Needless to say, I've had issues with moisture in the headlights, and particularly the passenger side where it's like a fn rain forest in there now, and there's no damn way of fully recovering them and cleaning them internally again (unless I unseal them, pull em' apart, etc..... and I'm really not interested in that bs at this point..lol).

I'd like a quality set of headlights with LED's, that come with good customer service & support, and hopefully don't cost an arm and a leg...lol. But I get quality costs, so...yeah!

I'm looking at the AlphaRex G2 Pro Series, but don't want halogen bulbs. I'd like LED's only, but I don't want to go through this mess again of LED bulbs not fitting properly into the housings so they can't seal properly to keep the elements out with the OEM dust/seal covers.

Recommendations on this brand, or others that can accept LED's without compromising quality/integrity.

Will I also need new CanBus decoders for the highs and lows, and resistors for the turn signals too, or do the aftermarket headlights all come with that tech installed and ready for plug & play installation?

Thanks for the help!

 

[crash68]

I'm looking at the AlphaRex G2 Pro Series, but don't want halogen bulbs. I'd like LED's only, but I don't want to go through this mess again of LED bulbs not fitting properly into the housings so they can't seal properly to keep the elements out with the OEM dust/seal covers.

The Luxx and Nova series of lights from Alpharex are built with LED lights and the same styles as the Pro series are available.

2009-2018 Ram Truck Headlights Collection | AlphaRex

AlphaRex PRO-Series halogen type headlights and NOVA-Series full LED projector headlights for 2009-2018 Ram Truck headlights.

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[Kap1]

How about morimoto? I really loved mine

 

[nightstar]

I recently picked up Alpharex Luxx for my dad's 1500. My dad's truck had condensation built up due to recent storms and the deal was too good to pass on. I will upload pictures once I have it installed!

AlphaRex 19-20 Dodge Ram 1500 LUXX LED Proj Headlights Plnk Style Blac

We design our lights from inception, patent every component we've designed, and guarantee that our products are compliant with the SAE and DOT requirements. - Headli

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[danielmid]

Go to headlightrevolution.com and see what they have. I agree on the Morimoto option.

 

[RamDiver]

Go to headlightrevolution.com and see what they have. I agree on the Morimoto option.

It seems they have options for 2020 & older models. Watch out though, you may have to trade in a newborn, arm, or leg. They're not cheap.
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[brianw0048]

Pro g2, but I installed 55w/5000k HID in the lows and led in the highs.

I’ve seen good reviews on the luxx series, but the idea of having led chips that can’t be replaced scares me.

 

[CanuckRam1313]

Pro g2, but I installed 55w/5000k HID in the lows and led in the highs.

I’ve seen good reviews on the luxx series, but the idea of having led chips that can’t be replaced scares me.

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Agreed.. but did the HID's and LED's fit in the ProG2 housings with their stock dust covers so no debris or moisture got in?

 

[brianw0048]

LEDs fit, no issues. I used Fahren from Amazon.

I had to cut a 1” hole in the dust cover for the HID wiring, but the wiring includes a rubber grommet. Should be fine.

 

[ThunderMug95]

I had no issues with the Fahrens I installed, they clocked easy into my quads and I had to cut/drill nothing. No flicker/no error. $70 for all four bulbs.

 

[CanuckRam1313]

Thanks Crew for all your input on this.
I agree that going with a headlight that I can't replace bulbs in is a big risk. But, the LUXXXXX are some dang nice headlight assemblies!
I am going to look at the Pro G2 right now with upgraded bulbs that don't mess up the installation and introduce potential failures into the mix.
If I can't find a suitable happy medium, I'll opt for the Luxxxx series.

 

[danielmid]

Thanks Crew for all your input on this.
I agree that going with a headlight that I can't replace bulbs in is a big risk. But, the LUXXXXX are some dang nice headlight assemblies!
I am going to look at the Pro G2 right now with upgraded bulbs that don't mess up the installation and introduce potential failures into the mix.
If I can't find a suitable happy medium, I'll opt for the Luxxxx series.

The Pro with upgraded bulbs is still inferior light output compared to the Luxx series.

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[Jpage978]

Tried those same alpharex headlights in my 2019 didn't want to work for me, blinker drl would stop working as soon as I tried to take a turn, had to settle for replica projectors, they working no issues, no clue why

 

[670hoth]

I just took these out of my truck because IMO the lighting is far superior to quads and I consider them unsafe. They are the ones that come with halogen bulbs. I tried updating them with Cougar Motor Evolution+ LEDs and still was not happy. I spend a lot of time 'clocking' the LEDs in many different positions and while it did make a difference it wasn't enough. I also called Alpharex and they said that I just may not be happy with them with 2-sided LEDs in these housings. I then went and bought Sylvania Silver Star Ultra bulbs for them and was still not happy. I put my quads with LEDs in the low beams back in. I still would like to find some lights that look better than the quads and have DRLs built in but don't want to spend over $500 or $600. Would some of the aftermarket units that look like the factory projectors work well? Do the factory projectors light at least as good as quads? Thanks

 

[hunterdan]

I just took these out of my truck because IMO the lighting is far superior to quads and I consider them unsafe. They are the ones that come with halogen bulbs. I tried updating them with Cougar Motor Evolution+ LEDs and still was not happy. I spend a lot of time 'clocking' the LEDs in many different positions and while it did make a difference it wasn't enough. I also called Alpharex and they said that I just may not be happy with them with 2-sided LEDs in these housings. I then went and bought Sylvania Silver Star Ultra bulbs for them and was still not happy. I put my quads with LEDs in the low beams back in. I still would like to find some lights that look better than the quads and have DRLs built in but don't want to spend over $500 or $600. Would some of the aftermarket units that look like the factory projectors work well? Do the factory projectors light at least as good as quads? Thanks

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I'm running these, and at the time I bought them, they were a good bit cheaper, like 550ish. No issues with them, they have the alpharex fitment, that works but isn't great.
AlphaRex USA 880520 Projector Headlamps Fits Ram 2500 https://a.co/d/dL5NjgL

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

You cannot really beat a set of factory projectors but if you have your heart set on aftermarket

See below

https://www.twothreedesigns.us/ram-09-18

 

[Jim BB]

This is what i made to keep all my OBD stuff safe and together!