2012 HID lights

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ok folks I really need some info. Ive got a 2012 express with the single bulb "per headlight" Id like to go to hids but can I swap over to the quad system with minimal $$ and without messing with my warrenty?? I know they make hid singles but I want to keep the hi beam aotion if possible. Can we get the wiring kit from Dodge?? :biggun:
 

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Well......

Couple things.

HIDs, I can get you whatever you need for HIDs! :D

Secondly, your truck has the H13 bulbs. If you switch to the quads, the low beam will go off when you turn the highs on.

So, if you want to have high beam HIDs, here's what you need:
1st - keep your headlights you have now
2nd - Go here - 2009+ Dodge Ram HIDs - for "Dual" (H13) lights - and nab a Digital kit. (they are the Bixenon) kits.

It will come with all of the stuff you need!

Now, if you want to swap to quads.........

Here's the headlights - TYC 2009+ Dodge Ram Quad Headlights

and the HID kits for them - 2009+ Dodge Ram HIDs - for "Quad" (H11) lights

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ok if I decide to go quad is there any wiring I need to add or change ?? and thanks for the info
 

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Nope, if you buy from me, I make sure ALL that you need is sent with the kits.
 

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You can use teh H13 HID with the low and high all in one

I have H13s HIDs in my 2012 Express Ram with the low/high beam all in one bulb. I had to use a one way electrical diode that I picked up from RadioSack.
You need to wire the diode to the + high beam wire from the truck to the + wire of the ballast, this will keep power going to the ballast when you trun the high beams on.
 

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I have H13s HIDs in my 2012 Express Ram with the low/high beam all in one bulb. I had to use a one way electrical diode that I picked up from RadioSack.
You need to wire the diode to the + high beam wire from the truck to the + wire of the ballast, this will keep power going to the ballast when you trun the high beams on.

interesting.

The bixenon kits that I sell, wouldn't need any extra wiring to get it to work. :birgits_tiredcoffee
 

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It was cheap fix and an easy fix, the harness that came with my hid kit took a dump once i pluged it in. How much are your kits?
 

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It was cheap fix and an easy fix, the harness that came with my hid kit took a dump once i pluged it in. How much are your kits?

check the links in post 2 for current pricing ;)
 
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jj on quad headlight swap couldn't you use a diode from the high beam kick on to the low beam kick on. So that when you turn on your high beams your lows would stay on but your high wouldn't be on when you just want your lows. A ask because I did my chevy this way but I don't know the wiring for these new dodges or are you saying you already do something like this when order from you
 

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above, he was referencing the H13 setup. The duals dont' need anything special to perform a bixenon "setup". On the quads, from the factory they keep the highs on when the lows are on. BUT, switch from dual to quad, they don't.

I haven't messed with any diodes or whatnot to get that to work. I'll ask my supplier next time I chat with him
 

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I have a 2012 ram and I believe it has the quad headlight hid kit. Need to replace them due to rightside starting to burn out,looking for the brightest light possible seeing my headlights are smoked. What do u have available or recommend for replacement. Hid kit that is.

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I have a 2012 ram and I believe it has the quad headlight hid kit. Need to replace them due to rightside starting to burn out,looking for the brightest light possible seeing my headlights are smoked. What do u have available or recommend for replacement. Hid kit that is.

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Are you sure your current headlights have hid's in them? If so, are they h1? Did you put the headlighta on your truck and if so where did you buy them? Or did you buy the truck with them on their already.

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It's hid for sure. The right side goes out every now and then weird as **** but last night they worked fine.

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