22 Ram Classic headlights are the worst

[Ramtuf]

My 22 Ram Express headlights are absolutely horrible. I can’t believe Ram thinks they put out enough light. I need to either replace the bulbs or the entire headlights. If I replace the headlight I want to stay with the smoked look. Looking for recommendations for plug and play headlights as well as replacement bulbs for the stock headlights and fog lights. Thanks in advance.

 

[crash68]

Lots of members have changed to headlights manufactured by Alpharex:

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.

www.alpharexusa.com

The Nova and Luxx series are all LEDs, the Pro series use halogen bulbs.
As for fog lights, DiodeDynamics make a bolt/plug in kit. I went with the SSE3 Pro level SAE Fog lights, probably the best lighting upgrade I've done. The light pattern is wide and kept low like dogs should be. I've drove in near white out conditions and they worked great!

SS3 LED Fog Light Kit for 2013-2018 Ram 1500

Upgrade the fog lights on your 2013-2018 Ram 1500 with our LED Pod Fog Light Kit! Plug and play installation, with no modification needed!

www.diodedynamics.com

 

[Tangent]

Beautiful truck. i love the regular cabs.

 

[jawzs2]

If you want an inexpensive, quick fix

Just did the H11 to H9 conversion.

Simple! Advanced had one set left, pulled truck into bay, had grill off and lights out, and cut off H9 extra tab in bulb...MUCH brighter. Here is a pic on the wall...you can see how much more white they seem...now Id like to know what the foglight plug and play upgrade would be...hmmm. Also...

www.ramforum.com

 

[Davidloveshishemi]

You have smoked lenses and are complaining about light output? Ummmmmmm OK. Think I figured it out for you.

 

[Jeepwalker]

um ...yeah ...they're darkened. Probably cuts 15% of the light down. 15% is a lot when you need more light. My Ram's lights are fine. You could try clear lenses, but then you lose the asthetic. Or are you complaining about the 'dispersement' of the light itself??

You might try checking two things: Check the aim of your headlights in front of a garage door or metal building ..something like that (on the level) ..about 15' back and at various distances? Could be one lens assembly is slightly off, or they're both low. Maybe a slight raise, a few turns of the torx bit could give you better light where you need it w/o affecting other drivers. Also, if they're halogens, is there any evidence that one of the actual bulbs may have become weaker? That can happen. You wouldn't think it on a '22 but worth a good look just in case. There exist brighter halogen bulbs...

[Edit] I agree -- great-looking pickup!!

 

[ThunderMug95]

If you want an inexpensive, quick fix

Just did the H11 to H9 conversion.

Simple! Advanced had one set left, pulled truck into bay, had grill off and lights out, and cut off H9 extra tab in bulb...MUCH brighter. Here is a pic on the wall...you can see how much more white they seem...now Id like to know what the foglight plug and play upgrade would be...hmmm. Also...

www.ramforum.com

I did this 3+ yrs ago. Has served me well! Inexpensive and effective. 10w makes a difference! But you should probably get different housings so you can ship me your old black versions since I was so helpful LOL.

 

[RJL1]

My 2018's headlights are actually good, IMHO. I do have clear lenses though. I will say I may be jaded. My 2010 Jeep JKUR has the worst headlights I can remember having so the lights in my truck seem like spotlights.

 

[Ramtuf]

Thank you to all that replied. I appreciate it. I will look into some of the suggestions.