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jk6672

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Anyone else have a problem being flashed by oncoming traffic on a regular basis? There's not a night that goes by I'm not flashed multiple times.
 

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Aftermarket lights? Truck leveled or lifted without lowering the headlights?


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Completely stock 4wd 3500, minus the Amp power boards, but I doubt they effect the lights ;o)
 

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Completely stock 4wd 3500, minus the Amp power boards, but I doubt they effect the lights ;o)



Dunno then. Lol. Try lowering them a bit.

Oh!!! You ARE running on low beam?? ;)


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Sounds like your lights are aimed a little high.

Do you have fog lights and if so, are they on?

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The blue light on your dash isn't on is it? Not trying to be a complete smart ass, but I have known some people that thought the light meant the headlights were on.


Just pull up to a building or garage and reaim the lights. If that doesn't work get an LED light bar and flash them back.
 

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I get flashed to. I think if the truck is at a certain angle towards on coming traffic it blinds them. It happens to me to and I'm at stock height.

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i lowered mine a little extra when i put on (in?) my new levelling springs.i occasionally got flashed before they went in.i found out it's a ticketable offence to drive with my fogs on if it's not foggy,but i do it anyway.now if i get flashed i turn on my front floods.
 

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I still have the same issue...I posted one like this a while back. I even lowered them and I still get people flashing their lights at me.
 
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yes, low beams on. I've driving with and without fog lights on. My truck also has auto dim function in case you do leave the hi's on. I don't know how to lower them and I guess Ill have to figure that one out once I put the lift on.
 

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yes, low beams on. I've driving with and without fog lights on. My truck also has auto dim function in case you do leave the hi's on. I don't know how to lower them and I guess Ill have to figure that one out once I put the lift on.

So so easy to do. Takes more time to get the socket/ratchet and open the hood. I adjusted mine because I was getting flashed driving around town, and mine isn't leveled yet.
 

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All the time, but I installed the leveling kit and noticed the back sits a bit lower which means my headlights probably aim a bit high.

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I don't get flashed but if some ******* does flash me (I'm running stock 2001 crap headlights and it does occasionally happen) they get a taste of what 22000 Lumen LED looks like.
 

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I'll get high beam flashed, occasionally, thought it might have been due to the Sylvania ZXEs(halogen). Sounds like others have the same issue.
Even though I have LED in the fogs, I have left them off and still get flashed, I do "answer back" with my high beams...which are LEDs too
 

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I get flashed once and awhile (Stock '15 sport 1500) but started to notice its always tiny/low compact sedans/hatchbacks. Short of aiming your lights down to 5 feet in front of you, I don't think there's a way to keep those tiny cars happy. :roflsquared:
 

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I get flashed once and awhile (Stock '15 sport 1500) but started to notice its always tiny/low compact sedans/hatchbacks. Short of aiming your lights down to 5 feet in front of you, I don't think there's a way to keep those tiny cars happy. :roflsquared:

Yup. Run em off the road. :roflsquared: Do the deer in the headlight thing. Go towards the light.
 

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Anyone else have a problem being flashed by oncoming traffic on a regular basis? There's not a night that goes by I'm not flashed multiple times.
Stock truck/stock tires and yes get flashed on a daily basis.Hell I am not complaining though.The headlights on my 2004 dodge 2500 quad cab looked like two candles burning verses my 2016 Ram. :favorites13:
 

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Maybe just a pointing deal? Zxe bulbs in aftermarket projectors. Not one flash yet.


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