Headlights for dummies...

[Lawsuit11]

Just realized I never reported back. Definitely a very noticeable improvement over the Quads, even with stock bulbs. I'm not sure why RAM even sells Duals and Quads when they have these available, they are that much nicer. Highly recommend the upgrade, although looking back getting the Modify Street versions instead of the OEM headlamps and Retroshop harnesses would have probably done just as well, and quite a bit cheaper to boot. But I had to have that Ram logo that no one will ever see lol.

Have them adjusted and went driving last night - never got flashed but I suspect they may be a smidge high - as the high beams seem to point higher than expected -not sure if that's alignment or difference in the lamp design. Also hard to tell as I was on lighted streets. I need to get on a less lighted road and confirm.

Now I just need to get of my butt and to the PTS install... it's just been so hot lately I haven't felt like tearing the rear interior and console out to put in the hub and antennas

Me too lol. I have my PTS ready to go and my auto wipers to install but I’m going on Vacation on Wednesday for a week so I’ll probably not get it done till the end of the month. Lol

Then I gotta figure out the next mod to do lol. Addiction can you say lol


—2018 Ram 1500—

 

[78Staff]

I also keep forgetting to put that radiator strip/cover back on lol. It's already cut for the Vararam so not sure if it's even doing anything. It's more of a cosmetic thing right?

 

[1500ram12]

I also keep forgetting to put that radiator strip/cover back on lol. It's already cut for the Vararam so not sure if it's even doing anything. It's more of a cosmetic thing right?

I threw mine away. It's a pain to deal with and I'm always messing with my lights (can't leave well enough alone). I'm not sure if it actually does anything other than cover the gap between the grill and radiator.


2018 2500 6.4L

 

[Lawsuit11]

I threw mine away. It's a pain to deal with and I'm always messing with my lights (can't leave well enough alone). I'm not sure if it actually does anything other than cover the gap between the grill and radiator.


2018 2500 6.4L

IMO I think it’s just so nothing falls between the two lol.


—2018 Ram 1500—

 

[78Staff]

I threw mine away. It's a pain to deal with and I'm always messing with my lights (can't leave well enough alone). I'm not sure if it actually does anything other than cover the gap between the grill and radiator.


2018 2500 6.4L

I might do the same, I kinda goofed the cut for the Vararam anyway lol.

 

[Tahoebronco]

Yes, the alfa will allow the highs and lows to run together. You would set quad headlamps enable to yes.

Thank you for the feedback. I truly appreciate it.

 

[Tahoebronco]

Im not a rich man, but I finaly invested in the 1,300.00 dollar morimoto's Nothing compares.View attachment 168069 View attachment 168069 View attachment 168071 View attachment 168071

Very nice Bennyrok. Sweet looking ride. I love the look of your rig.

 

[Bennyrok]

Thank you kindly! 3 years worth of cash, blood ,sweat, and tears. But truly worth it, best truck I've ever owned. I'll probably die still owning it.

 

[67 StingrayJ]

I know this thread started off discussing the quads, but I'd like to hijack it because, well, the title fits perfectly.

I have the OEM projectors on my truck. The light output is dismal. What options do I have? Should I buy a different headlight, different bulbs?

 

[G. Mcpherson]

HID Retro fit.

 

[67 StingrayJ]

HID Retro fit.

Can you explain a little bit more what the HID Retro fit is? I'm sorry, but I just don't understand your reply. Is that just a new bulb? What's involved exactly?

 

[G. Mcpherson]

Check out You Tube for HID Retro Fit for Ram Headlights. There is a lot of information there.

 

[67 StingrayJ]

Check out You Tube for HID Retro Fit for Ram Headlights. There is a lot of information there.

Great advice. Why do forums even exist? Thanks! Very helpful.

 

[HTXRamExp]

Great advice. Why do forums even exist? Thanks! Very helpful.

I'd suggest contacting Jeremy of RetroShop. His business is upgraded lighting, custom lighting, and retrofits. He'll be able to assist you with what you need to accomplish your goals.

 

[67 StingrayJ]

I'd suggest contacting Jeremy of RetroShop. His business is upgraded lighting, custom lighting, and retrofits. He'll be able to assist you with what you need to accomplish your goals.

I'm still in the research phases of doing anything. I'm more interested in what's entailed in an upgrade than just handing over wads of cash. From what I can tell, the headlight housing is too small to accept any sort of LEDs. Is that an accurate statement?

 

[HTXRamExp]

I've never researched LEDs for my truck's headlights, but those that work in the industry, likely have the knowledge/information of what's involved/required.

2016 headlight upgrade

Just got my 1500 bighorn..:favorites13: Looking to upgrade my headlights high and low & fogs to LED. 2 questions 1-I'm worried about the dust cover clearance. The LED's have a heat sink fan on the back and it looks like it won't fit. Do I need to put the cover back on 2- Do I need to...

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2017 copperhead headlight upgrade

So.... Im looking to upgrade the headlights & fog lights. I have searched and searched on here and have found nothing. Any help full advice on this would be great. Im thinking that just a LED upgrade would suffice, but I want to know more about it all.

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2014 Headlight Upgrade

I'm looking for a good projector for headlights and fog lights for a 2014 Ram 1500. Whitest and brightest. My vision at night, especially during rain is not good.

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2015 Ram 1500 LED conversion

Hi All, Soooo I tried to do the right thing and look into doing a LED conversion kit on my Ram... the install went great, however after about 15-20 min my headlights turn off... I researched as much as I could and found the best results are to bring it to a dealer and have them re-configure the...

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2015 Ram 1500 headlight low beam convert to LED

Hi every one..im new here.. There is any one who replaced the factory H11 low beam headlights for H11 LED? I got 1 pair of 30W led (each bulb) . i added a resistor and they work about 5-10mins and then they go off. I have to Turn off and On the truck to mske them work again another 5-10mins..any...

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Happy researching.

 

[HTXRamExp]

Double post.

 

[67 StingrayJ]

wait, I'm reading that LEDs are not legal in the USA for headlight use? Only in fog lights?

 

[78Staff]

Well, this is older thread, but has all the history so figured I would post here...

All has been fine with the OEM projectors and Retro Shop harness since the install back in 19, but today I got a Right Front parking lamp out warning and the fast flash on the dash. Right front was not blinking, but right rear (and trailer) blinks as normal. The only unusual thing (maybe) is I did get it right after dropping my boat in the water at the ramp, but not sure why that would affect a Front lamp... Regardless, issue has persisted even after unhooking the trailer, so I think maybe just a coincidence

Got home, hooked up Alfa to check things and and all settings looked correct, but I re-set them to be sure. Seemed like it cleared things up, right front started blinking as normal both on dash and on headlight, but it came back on next startup. I did the test lamp function, and the right turn lamp will blink once and go out, while the left on will turn on and stay on when testing.

error is B16C3 - Front Right SideMarker Lamp Control - Short Circuit to Ground.

I don't know if I have a lamp/bulb issue (are projector sidemarker bulbs even replaceable?), a harness issue (do harnesses "go bad" over time?) or an alfa/config issue. Figure I will call RetroShop Monday, but wanted to post here as well to see if anyone had any ideas...

 

[Ramagain]

Thread went from simple to complex and $$$. Lol
I'm not looking for something over the top, just a little improvement in lighting in my quads that won't cause retina burn for the oncoming vehicles. Seems the H9s would be adequate for the task and is a pretty cheap option?