2nd Gen Dodge Ram (94-01) Replacement Headlights

ridered3 · Jan 29, 2018

With as many 2nd Gen Dodge Ram trucks still on the roads, what does everyone like for replacement headlight housings???

The ones in the 99 (non-sport) truck are yellowed out and the light output is turrible. Drove the truck 600 miles, mostly at night, this weekend with the High Beams on the entire time and didn't get flashemifyougotem

a single time.

I'm looking for headlight housings that will actually put some light down the road and have a noticeable difference between Low and High Beams. Not really trying to fancy the truck any via halo style/projector/LED etc, but if that's what y'all recommend I'd be willing to try them out.

So with that in mind, post up if you've got a a set of headlight housings you've been using and like or post up the ones you dislike so I stay away from them.

Feel free to post up any links.

zukimaster · Jan 29, 2018

Re: 2nd Gen Dodge Ram (94-01) Replacment Headlights

Just check ebay, I always install new lights and park lamps in stuff I sell. Makes them look so much better.

zukimaster · Jan 29, 2018

Re: 2nd Gen Dodge Ram (94-01) Replacment Headlights

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paradisepwoffrd · Jan 29, 2018

Re: 2nd Gen Dodge Ram (94-01) Replacment Headlights

I thought everyone was full of crap when I wad searching this same thing. They kept saying get sport headlights. I thought it was the "just go Dana 60" type.

After buying some cheap clear eBay housings, they suck. They look good, but send light all over the place. I've tried them with halogens & HIDs. I had to add fog lights just to see the road evenly.

While they are pricey, true dual bulb sport headlights are the ticket.

Mine were like these:

ridered3 · Jan 29, 2018

zukimaster said:
Just check ebay, I always install new lights and park lamps in stuff I sell. Makes them look so much better.

Yeah I've read through reviews for Amazon and eBay versions of the headlights and get a mixed bag of opinions. Figured I'd get trustworthy opinions from here before proceeding.

ridered3 · Jan 29, 2018

paradisepwoffrd said:
I thought everyone was full of crap when I wad searching this same thing. They kept saying get sport headlights. I thought it was the "just go Dana 60" type.

After buying some cheap clear eBay housings, they suck. They look good, but send light all over the place. I've tried them with halogens & HIDs. I had to add fog lights just to see the road evenly.

While they are pricey, true dual bulb sport headlights are the ticket.

Mine were like these:

Good to know an opinion of those. Any idea what it takes to swap over to the dual bulb sport headlights? I know I can search the almighty Google, but figured I'd check here first.

paradisepwoffrd · Jan 29, 2018

Re: 2nd Gen Dodge Ram (94-01) Replacment Headlights

You can buy or build the adapter harness. There are cheap ones that come with a simple Y cable. I started with that and added relays inline to give true power to the lights.

https://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html#Buy
Alot of ppl recommend this company's stuff. But you can diy it for alot cheaper.

ridered3 · Jan 29, 2018

Re: 2nd Gen Dodge Ram (94-01) Replacment Headlights

paradisepwoffrd said:
You can buy or build the adapter harness. There are cheap ones that come with a simple Y cable. I started with that and added relays inline to give true power to the lights.

https://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html#Buy
Alot of ppl recommend this company's stuff. But you can diy it for alot cheaper.

Cool deal on the link and additional information. May have to consider that option for sure.

DirtMonkey · Jan 30, 2018

Yeah, I purchased the direct replacements from ebay for my 3rd gen, they looked good but the light dispersment and adjustment is crap! I would like to hear more quality options also.

banditbronco · Jan 30, 2018

I used to have the same issues, then I went sport housing and never looked back! You will get flashed all the time in low beam that is how bright they are. I used www.ceautoelectricsupply.com harnesses, more expensive than others but worth it for ease of install in my opinion. Also there are install instructions on the website.

paradisepwoffrd · Jan 30, 2018

That does look like a nice kit.

ridered3 · Jan 31, 2018

DirtMonkey said:
Yeah, I purchased the direct replacements from ebay for my 3rd gen, they looked good but the light dispersment and adjustment is crap! I would like to hear more quality options also.

That's what I'm trying to avoid for sure. Based on the product reviews, that seems to be the case with several of the replacement headlight options.

banditbronco said:
I used to have the same issues, then I went sport housing and never looked back! You will get flashed all the time in low beam that is how bright they are. I used www.ceautoelectricsupply.com harnesses, more expensive than others but worth it for ease of install in my opinion. Also there are install instructions on the website.

Thanks for the link. Question about the Sport headlight conversion. Since the RockAuto website is easy to use, essentially I'd need to buy the L&R housings, then either build or buy a wiring harness to convert the non-sport single bulb headlights currently in the truck over to sport dual bulb lights correct?

paradisepwoffrd · Feb 1, 2018

ridered3 · Feb 1, 2018

Good to know. Will certainly look into the sport housings and wiring kits more.

Keep posting links and opinions.

paradisepwoffrd · Feb 1, 2018

Biggest thing I have found with headlights for different cars, make sure the ones you're buying have adjusters or are adjustable.

Dirt700 · Feb 2, 2018

As far as bulbs go, I have opt7 led bulbs and love them. Had them in my truck for 2 years now, problem free and super bright

ridered3 · Feb 2, 2018

paradisepwoffrd said:
Biggest thing I have found with headlights for different cars, make sure the ones you're buying have adjusters or are adjustable.

Good point. The housings I've looked at so far all come with adjusters etc.

Dirt700 said:
As far as bulbs go, I have opt7 led bulbs and love them. Had them in my truck for 2 years now, problem free and super bright

I wondered about the LED bulbs as well. What does it take to convert from regular style bulb to an LED style? Also is it DOT compliant?

Dirt700 · Feb 2, 2018

ridered3 said:
Good point. The housings I've looked at so far all come with adjusters etc.

I wondered about the LED bulbs as well. What does it take to convert from regular style bulb to an LED style? Also is it DOT compliant?

Mine were plug and play, I'm not sure about dot. All these new trucks are running LEDs now, so I would think so.

ridered3 · Feb 2, 2018

Dirt700 said:
Mine were plug and play, I'm not sure about dot. All these new trucks are running LEDs now, so I would think so.

Good deal on plug and play. Hadn't thought about the newer vehicles with LEDs from a legal standpoint.

Got a link to the bulbs you used?

Dirt700 · Feb 2, 2018

ridered3 said:
Good deal on plug and play. Hadn't thought about the newer vehicles with LEDs from a legal standpoint.

Got a link to the bulbs you used?

OPT7 Fluxbeam H11 LED Headlight Kit w/ Clear Arc-Beam Bulbs - 60w 7,000Lm 6K Cool White CREE - 2 Yr Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNBDWPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JSsDAb33PTF5Z

Not sure what size bulb for your truck, I just selected one off of Amazon