Switching out big horn headlights

[moosem]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase from? Interested in doing the

If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase from? Interested in doing the same.

Not at all.

I got them from BAM Wholesale Parts:

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Of course, the adapter comes directly from Retro Shop

 

[Maverick4]

Thanks for the info moosem!


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[jlanc20]

If anyone is interested they are running a group buy on alpha rex right now, its a 150 dollar deposit to get you on a list, once the list reaches 20 people alpha rex will send out discount codes ...if you want more information contact alpha rex on instagram or facebook!

 

[Grip750]

I would like to do that for the 30%

If anyone is interested they are running a group buy on alpha rex right now, its a 150 dollar deposit to get you on a list, once the list reaches 20 people alpha rex will send out discount codes of 30 percent off...if you want more information contact alpha rex on instagram or facebook!

 

[jlanc20]

I would like to do that for the 30%

https://alpharexusa.com/product/19-20-ram-1500-headlights-group-buy-deposit/ here is the link!

 

[Boston]

Is there any performance difference between factory halogen v factory LED headlights?

 

[Rhombus]

You can pickup a set of the AlphaRex Headlights for about half the price of the OEM headlights and they come with the DRL adapter harness.
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Headlight Assembly

Way better than stock! Nice mod :) Thank you!

5thgenrams.com

Ordered mine last night with the H7 led I the lows.

 

[Mr. Hindsight]

Is there any performance difference between factory halogen v factory LED headlights?

I’d say definitely yes. The factory leds on my bighorn are way brighter than the traditional halogens. I don’t even have to use the high beams really. Plus the styling of the headlight assembly looks a lot better and they’re not even the upper trim leds. If you’ve ever had a vehicle with them, it’s very hard to go back to halogens.

Plus what’s funny for me is that as much as I like all the exterior leds nowadays on vehicles, I can’t stand led interior lights. I like that softer, warmer light, not that integration lighting lol.

 

[jws350]

Has anyone had there local dealer switch the stock lighting that comes with the bighorn 2020 ram to the optional premium lightning package? Found a truck with every option besides that one. Wondering if I should keep looking or ask the dealer to order the led headlights and swap them out. Thanks in advance.

I performed the swap last year using the headlights and taillights from the retroshop. Using there harness made the swap a breeze. Since then, many companies have come out with LED replacements for the halogens. Let me know if I can offer you any guidance.

 

[Grip750]

I performed the swap last year using the headlights and taillights from the retroshop. Using there harness made the swap a breeze. Since then, many companies have come out with LED replacements for the halogens. Let me know if I can offer you any guidance.

Hello, are the retroshop lights OEM but with more functions? Or are they aftermarket headlights that are made to look OEM but have more functions?

 

[RAM Patriot]

Hello, are the retroshop lights OEM but with more functions? Or are they aftermarket headlights that are made to look OEM but have more functions?

They are OEM, but you also have to purchase a harness to work with the Bighorn.

 

[Grip750]

Thank you

They are OEM, but you also have to purchase a harness to work with the Bighorn.

 

[Slutzk]

You can pickup a set of the AlphaRex Headlights for about half the price of the OEM headlights and they come with the DRL adapter harness.
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Headlight Assembly

Way better than stock! Nice mod :) Thank you!

5thgenrams.com

how are these working out for you today? i have heard bad things from Alpharex and morimoto and that most switch back to OEM LEDs?

 

[RAM Patriot]

how are these working out for you today? i have heard bad things from Alpharex and morimoto and that most switch back to OEM LEDs?

I'm still rocking the AlphaRex Headlights with no issues.

 

[Scram1500]

I've had Morimoto housings in for about 10 months, no issues knock on wood. I waited until the bugs were worked out

 

[Slutzk]

I'm still rocking the AlphaRex Headlights with no issues.
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nice! looks great!
your probably the first person i have heard/seen/met/found that STILL has had no issues and still has them installed with Alpha or Mori after a year, let alone 3 years. Most i have read or met usually just end up getting rid of them and going with OEM LED housings or put the halogen lights back in and put LED "bulbs". im waiting till next month for black Friday sales to purchase my LED housings. i have LED bulbs in my halogens for now but IMO the halogen lights are absolutely disgusting and ugly as helll. They literally make the entire truck just look basic and super ugly. i mean the fact that halogens are still even a thing now a days is crazy to me. it should all be LED. so still debating to go OEM or Mori. but from what ive read OEM is what im leaning to

 

[RAM Patriot]

nice! looks great!
your probably the first person i have heard/seen/met/found that STILL has had no issues and still has them installed with Alpha or Mori after a year, let alone 3 years. Most i have read or met usually just end up getting rid of them and going with OEM LED housings or put the halogen lights back in and put LED "bulbs". im waiting till next month for black Friday sales to purchase my LED housings. i have LED bulbs in my halogens for now but IMO the halogen lights are absolutely disgusting and ugly as helll. They literally make the entire truck just look basic and super ugly. i mean the fact that halogens are still even a thing now a days is crazy to me. it should all be LED. so still debating to go OEM or Mori. but from what ive read OEM is what im leaning to

The driving factor for me pulling the trigger on the AlphaRex was not to switch to LED vs Halogen bulbs but to add DRL to the truck. (I agree the stock halogen headlights look dated)

The OEM Halogen headlights are not designed for LED lights and you and everyone else that puts those bulbs in those housings are blinding on coming traffic.

If you want to run LED headlights then purchase the headlight assembly that is designed for the LED bulbs.

 

[Ratchet]

I've had Morimoto housings in for about 10 months, no issues knock on wood. I waited until the bugs were worked out

Had mine for about the same. Started having issues where the driver's turn signal was pulling voltage from the DRL and causing a dance party. Recently, the high beam shutter on same assembly would not close unless you manually switched the lights off and back on.

Found that the weather seal from the headlight harness to vehicle harness had failed and was full of moisture and corrosion. Was able to clean and repair it. Also replaced one of the terminals as it was not properly seated inside of the connector on the headlamp side. May want to disconnect yours and make sure you don't have the same underlying condition.

 

[Jritch]

I've had Morimoto housings in for about 10 months, no issues knock on wood. I waited until the bugs were worked out

Which set did you buy? The Hybrids (Part#LF525) or the LF523-ASM

 

[Scram1500]

Which set did you buy? The Hybrids (Part#LF525) or the LF523-ASM

LF523-ASM