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Old 09-25-2014, 12:28 AM
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So I picked up a black 02 single cab 4x4 dually cummins that is great mechanically but like all 94-02 dodges the headlights suck. I want bright as possible. I'd prefer black projectors but I don't just want looks. My lights on bright are dimmer than my dads 2014 explorer's projectors on dim. So what are a good set of 1 piece lights that fit right and actually light up bright like a newer car? I'm not rich but I'll gladly pay for quality
 
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Old 09-25-2014, 11:47 AM
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99% of pre-made aftermarket projectors for rams suck.

You can get some made for it but they aren't cheap. ballpark of $500 for a pair of HID projectors retrofitted into clear ram headlight housings.

by far the brightest and most precise light output you will get...


or the halogen alternative = sport conversion.

sport headlights are brighter and have better beam patterns.
 
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I had a set of Anzo lights on my 2001, and they were way, WAY better than the factory headlight assemblies. With some upgraded bulbs, like NightHawks, they were more than enough for city and busy hiway driving.

ANZO USA | DODGE RAM 1500 94-01 / RAM 2500/3500 94-02 CRYSTAL HEADLIGHTS BLACK w/ CORNER LIGHT 2PC - Headlights

Blacked out, kinda. You get more than what you pay for with these.
 
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I got myself a set of smoked 1 piece ones from amazon. They are made by gforce USA. Only complaint I have is they are non adjustable. Otherwise with a set of better bulbs its a ton better than what I had with stocks.
 
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2nd Gen Dodge Ram HID Projector Retrofitted Headlamps

Spendy, but if you want the best you gotta fork over the big bucks...

those are OEM HID projectors retrofitted into clear one piece ram headlight housings. properly attached and aimed. and the projectors are specifically designed for HID light. they are NOT designed for halogen bulbs. they will properly aim and focus HID light output on the road better than ANY cheap aftermarket projector.

They come with the HID kit and the Morimoto H1 projectors pre-installed.

you can do the retrofit yourself but it won't be too much cheaper and you will have to bake the lights in an oven to get the lens off, install and aim the projectors, then bake again to re-attach and reseal the lens.
 
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Originally Posted by Pclem
I got myself a set of smoked 1 piece ones from amazon. They are made by gforce USA. Only complaint I have is they are non adjustable. Otherwise with a set of better bulbs its a ton better than what I had with stocks.
I forgot about this thread but I did get headlights from g force usa on Amazon and love them. Plug and play was awesome.

Amazon.com: Dodge Ram Glossy Black Led Halo Projector Headlights, Smoke Altezza Tail Lights: Automotive Amazon.com: Dodge Ram Glossy Black Led Halo Projector Headlights, Smoke Altezza Tail Lights: Automotive
 
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I got some on e bay for about $85 and they are way brighter than the stock lens that were so yellow looking I had to drive with them on high just to see .
 
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Anyone wanna try a set of Coolbulbs HID conversions I can get a free set to someone if they want to take the time to write a detailed review and post installation instructions.. You must be able to show me other content like this that you have produced please.
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