2011 Headlights

[Mints]

So I am at a crossroads here. I want to give the front end of my truck a new look with some new headlights...here are my options

1) Depo Black Housing Quad headlights with some brighter bulbs

2) Retroshop custom headlights.

Of course I want the custom headlights but dropping $750 for lights is tough when that money can be put into power adders...i just wanted to see what you guys thought/recommended. I l ike the look of the black housing quads from depo but I would like a little better light output but dont want to move to hids. Never had a good experience with em.

 

[Mints]

I am also toying with the idea of ordering through oracle but have no experience with their headlights at all.

 

[Mints]

Vindictive lighting is also a very appealing option.

 

[Power247]

I had this dilemma last year. I had Retro Shops build my headlights and have been very happy with that decision.


Greg
2012 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | Custom tuned by Double R Diesel
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

 

[Graygoose]

I did, but for simplicity, I did the black OEM quads and did the H11 to H9 conversion, really helped.

 

[Mints]

I splurged...just put a deposit on some vindictive lights.

-Black housings
-RBG LED Halo
-HighBeam LED PODS

These things should be pretty sweet once finished. Then Ill probably do the H9 to H11 conversion but it seems to be hit or miss from what I am seeing.

 

[Mints]

I did, but for simplicity, I did the black OEM quads and did the H11 to H9 conversion, really helped.

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Which H9 bulbs did you go with? I want a little more of a whiter look compared to a yellow tint like the H11 do.

 

[Graygoose]

Just a normal halogen H9 from Advanced.

 

[Mints]

Just a normal halogen H9 from Advanced.

Awesome. I see I can get some Phillips right from amazon. They have awesome reviews.

 

[Solid State]

I waited, and waited, and waited...and finally got a set of OEM projectors off craigslist for $400. A parts guy from a dealership was selling a pair that was warrantied for condensation. They are off a 2016. Now on my 2011.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

$189 and you dont have to pay any expensive mod fees. Im happy with mine. I installed LED bulbs and wouldnt run any other ($30 bulbs).

 

[Wahrsuul]

I'm leaning towards the black housings and LED bulbs or H9 conversion myself. Retro Shop does great work, but I can't afford their prices.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

I'm leaning towards the black housings and LED bulbs or H9 conversion myself. Retro Shop does great work, but I can't afford their prices.

I looked at retro shop last night for the first time. I was shocked when i saw their prices!

 

[sbarron]

I looked at retro shop last night for the first time. I was shocked when i saw their prices!

Why? According to every customer they've ever had, you simply won't find better work. You can go a cheaper route , order the same parts (or even go cheaper and order some ChiCom knock-offs), retrofit yourself and save a bunch. The labor is where the cost is. If I were to put my name on something, I'd expect/demand it to be done right, and I'd also charge accordingly.

 

[Mints]

2 things ive learned over the years of modifying cars/trucks

-Good stuff isnt cheap
-If I "settle" for something other than I truly want, I end up paying more because I ultimately end up buying what I originally wanted after all.

I went with vindictive lighting. I would say hes right up there with retroshop. Makes great stuff and was an absolute pleasure to deal with.

 

[Mints]

I was looking at adding LEDs for the low beams but again everything seems so hit or miss...the only mod that seems to be the most reliable is the H9 modification.

 

[Mints]

I looked at retro shop last night for the first time. I was shocked when i saw their prices!

You can certainly get crazy with options thats for sure. Gotta find that fine line be form and function lol

 

[BEAST19]

So I am at a crossroads here. I want to give the front end of my truck a new look with some new headlights...here are my options

1) Depo Black Housing Quad headlights with some brighter bulbs

2) Retroshop custom headlights.

Of course I want the custom headlights but dropping $750 for lights is tough when that money can be put into power adders...i just wanted to see what you guys thought/recommended. I l ike the look of the black housing quads from depo but I would like a little better light output but dont want to move to hids. Never had a good experience with em.

Custom lights are worth it in the long run! Retro shop is making me another set ! (I’m addicted to custom lights lol) but these current ones I have are night and day difference (no pun intended ) in output as u can see in photo. That’s my low beam! Stock halogens or even led are horrible in these trucks.



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[Mints]

Custom lights are worth it in the long run! Retro shop is making me another set ! (I’m addicted to custom lights lol) but these current ones I have are night and day difference (no pun intended ) in output as u can see in photo. That’s my low beam! Stock halogens or even led are horrible in these trucks.



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Sweet setup. Very similar to what I just ordered. What are you running for you low beams?

 

[BEAST19]

Sweet setup. Very similar to what I just ordered. What are you running for you low beams?

Custom set up....low beams



High beams