RobQ
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I have a 2018 Ram 1500 and want to change to LED headlights. Are they really "plug and play" or will I need a conversion kit?
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rvance
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I had to modify the back of the headlight covers and use Alphaobd to change something in the computer. I don't remember all I had to do exactly. Some places sell a plug and play kit but it costs way more than I spent.
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These are plug n play. In my truck currently.
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I should’ve asked…are you looking to switch bulbs or the entire headlight assemblies?
RobQ
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Just the bulbs
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You need to know if you have projector or quad lights?
For factory 2018 projector headlights the low and high beam take the same bulb type so you need 2 sets. I found LEDs that fit with modifying anything. Like stated, I also used AlphaOBD to program the body control module for all LEDs.
AUXITO 9005 LED Bulbs 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White Mini Size HB3 Wireless Light Bulb, Pack of 2 https://a.co/d/bx3iCYQ
For factory 2018 projector headlights the low and high beam take the same bulb type so you need 2 sets. I found LEDs that fit with modifying anything. Like stated, I also used AlphaOBD to program the body control module for all LEDs.
AUXITO 9005 LED Bulbs 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White Mini Size HB3 Wireless Light Bulb, Pack of 2 https://a.co/d/bx3iCYQ
frankcastle865
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How are these holding up? I've got a 2018 SLT and looking to change my bulbs from halogen to LED (keeping head light assembly). I see some you have to have the canbus and then some say 99% error free?
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Did you ever find some LEDs to change to?
LonghornED
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I would just recommend going the Alpharex route… you will thank yourself later.
GRKN
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My dad's been running the same ones in his 2016 for a couple months or so now, highly reccomend them. Very well made, completely plug and play, very bright and no wacky beam patterns. I have the h13 version of the same bulbs in my 09 as well, they're pretty nice but the early 4th gen dual lenses can't hold a candle to quads.
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They are doing great. If you buy them, just pay attention to clocking them correctly and aim your beams down a bit. I am about 5” lifted with maybe .5” of rake. Mine are aimed all the way down.
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