HID kits for Dodge trucks?

[Chevycummins]

i have searched around on here and seen there was issues on and off with the dodge trucks. havent seen anything posted recently about if there is a fix for it that is working all the time or if it is still hit and miss if the resistor fixes the issue. looking to get some but dont want to deal with the hassle if there is not a solid solution to getting them to run right.

[Jmehatt]

I am running a retro solutions kit on my dodge and i havent had any problems so far. It was plug and play but i mounted it alittle different then what the instructions read. The only glitch i have noticed so far is that the lights flicker every once and a while when i open the doors sometimes.


Jamie

[HightechRedneck]

I will run only ddmtuning.com hids in my trucks any more. 75 bucks gets you a high/low 55w kit your choice on color temp. Light quick and I have had mine in my Dakota for a year now with no issues except for low beam is high beam on lights. Tried rewiring and didn't change. Minor thing to awesome lights.

I removed my high beam indicator light for a quick fix.

[Chevycummins]

I think I have seen those listed before. The main reason I ask is a local shop near me refuses to install on a dodge vehicle because of so many coming back for light flickers and what not. If there is a better brand or something to help him out and keep from turning down business. I want a set myself too and if people are relocating their install location and that is fixing the issue I will look into that too

[WUnderwood]

try these, they have great results:

Retro-Solutions Store (http://www.retro-solutions.net/)

[haloman]

I think I have seen those listed before. The main reason I ask is a local shop near me refuses to install on a dodge vehicle because of so many coming back for light flickers and what not. If there is a better brand or something to help him out and keep from turning down business. I want a set myself too and if people are relocating their install location and that is fixing the issue I will look into that too

Flickering shouldn't be an issue on the second gens. Or at least I have never heard of it. Mainly an issue on computer controlled headlights that have DRL, auto on, lamp out indicators.

I got the ones for my old 01' from vvme.com they are still on the truck today and have been there almost 5 years.

[RDPsmoker]

Been searching the same thing

[Chevycummins]

try these, they have great results:

Retro-Solutions Store (http://www.retro-solutions.net/)




ok will look into those thanks


Flickering shouldn't be an issue on the second gens. Or at least I have never heard of it. Mainly an issue on computer controlled headlights that have DRL, auto on, lamp out indicators.

I got the ones for my old 01' from vvme.com are still on the truck today and have been there almost 5 years.

Thanks. I don't have much free time and was calling around and a lot of the shops don't really want to install them because of the ones they have had come back.

[Mudn_1]

retro solutions has a kit specifically for the Dodge ram to address the flicker issues.... but the problems lie in the 03+ trucks, not the 2nd gens.....I as well as others on here have the retro kit... they are the best money can buy....

[Krazeeun]

allhids.com <--- place is tits

[Got Smoke?]

Another vote for Retro-Solutions....I had one of his kits in my 99 Cummins with ZERO issue's and before that I purchased a power harness from him to correct a flicker problem I had with a cheap ebay kit.

The flicker problem is mainly due to lack of stead current to the ballast. When you install a power harness that draw's power directly off the battery and only uses the factory wiring to turn on the relay for the HID's.

I actually pulled the Retro kit out of my 99 when I sold it and installed it in my Jetta and they are still kick'n no problem! :rockwoot:

[Howling]

I'm running retro solutions in my headlights and my fogs in my 06.

[Hammer]

When it comes to Dodge HID's the only word is from dodge05cr a fellow Comp D Member.
Drop him a PM and Pat will fix you and help you if you have any issues.
Anything else is not worth the time or the aggravation.
We have them in all of our Rams and have had zero issues at all.

[Chevycummins]

i have seen they offer a "bulb capping". have any of you done that? does it make a difference between a normal one?

[weedahoe]

Our trucks PCM and FCM read a resistance measurement through the headlight and tail light bulb filaments. When a filament blows the resistance drops and this lets the PCM/FCM know a bulb is out and two things happen here.

1) the modules reduce voltage and
2) the Lamp Out on the dash comes on to notify the driver

So because HIDs are gas filled and not a filament type bulb, when you plug them in the PCM/FCM module does not see "bulbs" and those two things stated above happen.

But because the voltage has been reduced, the HID kits will normally strobe or flicker.

The OEM filament type bulbs are 55w/65w bulbs. One the headlight harness plugs there are three wires. There is the low beam (12v), the high beam (12v) and the common (-).

So my taking 50 watt load resistors and adding them onto the HID harnesses, we can used them to replicate the resistance needed to trick the PCM/FCM into thinking there are bulbs there and that will reciprocate the two issues stated above. In other words, full voltage will be supplied and no Lamp Out light on the dash.

Specifically, the resistors get wired as such. We know there are two ends to each resistor and there are three wires on each headlight. Take one load resistor and splice it to the low beam (12v) wire and the other end to the common (-) wire. The other resistor goes with one end spliced to the high beam (12v) wire and the other to the same common (-) wire.

You can find load resistors on ebay. I have pics of mine in my signature links

[jkidd_39]

retro solutions FTW!

[kansasfirstgen]

ddm 55w hi/low here. no issues

[Chevycummins]

retro's is not a bad price for everything thats needed to do the conversion. i am just curious as to what the bulb capping really does if it even makes that much of a difference.

[jkidd_39]

Capping is for fog lights. I'm sure someone will come in this thread and talk trash about HIDs and how they are not designed for the factory housings..

The best way to see what capping does it to pull beside a factory HID vehicle.. Like an Audi, Acura or a BMW. You will see the light will cut off rather sharply if you are driving along side the other car. It only costs $9 iirc.. I can't tell you if it even makes a huge difference.. just passing on the info I got. The RS kit is put together very well. I love my HIDS.. best driving upgrade i've done so far.

[Chevycummins]

yeah i think thats the set i am gonna go with. i was just wanting to hear a little more on the whole bulb capping before i ordered them to see if it was worth the extra money or not.

[jkidd_39]

There is a promo code over on PSA.. I think it's for 10% off..
PowerStrokeArmy - View Single Post - Buy DIGITAL brand HID kits 35w and 55w high output! (http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showpost.php?p=367993&postcount=97)

Ohh.. and the lights come in nifty little metal cases.. I've been using them for storing specialty tools that I never really use.. I'll see if I can dig up a pic of those

[jkidd_39]

sorry for the blurry pics.. my iphone glass was totally screwed up

PowerStrokeArmy - View Single Post - Buy DIGITAL brand HID kits 35w and 55w high output! (http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showpost.php?p=243994&postcount=70)

[Chevycummins]

thanks man gonna have to get a set ordered my lights suck for driving at night.

[jkidd_39]

You will love them. Can't even describe how much of a difference they make.

[myusername]

Are you guys having issues with glare or anything? I have a hid pnp low/hi beam kit on my truck. 4300k temperature. I love the light output, but can't stand driving at night due to being flashed by all oncoming cars. I've even had people roll down their windows just to yell at me, and nearly ran off the road.

[LIGHT-SOURCE]

Have you tried adjusting your headlights down?

[Chevycummins]

Mine are pointed correctly, they just suck as far as output. Also mine is an 01 dodge which I have found out shouldn't have the flicker issue.

[LIGHT-SOURCE]

Are you guys having issues with glare or anything? I have a hid pnp low/hi beam kit on my truck. 4300k temperature. I love the light output, but can't stand driving at night due to being flashed by all oncoming cars. I've even had people roll down their windows just to yell at me, and nearly ran off the road.

On most occasions where this has happened I have recommended aiming your lights lower and most of the bright flashing will stop but not all of it!

[myusername]

I guess my problem is i have the cheap piece of junk one piece lights. They are adjusted down as far as possible. I need to find some clean oem housings and see what happens, or retrofit projectors

[haloman]

I guess my problem is i have the cheap piece of junk one piece lights. They are adjusted down as far as possible. I need to find some clean oem housings and see what happens, or retrofit projectors

Put a Washer behind the top mounting blot.

[LIGHT-SOURCE]

Put a Washer behind the top mounting blot.

Ive done this before as well..

[LIGHT-SOURCE]

I dont think you will be happy with projectors.

[THATpreston]

I use the DDM Tuning kits in motorcycles all the time. Have not had any issues personally and the few issues I have heard of were resolved quickly. Pricing is very competitive as well. I give them a thumbs up!

[BgBlDodge]

Get Retro. Got them in my ford. Love them.

[Ackerdiesel]

Do retro 55w kits come with relay harnesses? Or is that somethin you must make?


Ryan

[Chevycummins]

i am not sure on those yet. my light purchase got put on hold with the engine swap/build.

[BgBlDodge]

The 55w kit comes with the relayed harness and everything. Just put the bulbs in, run a couple of wires, and your done.

[Ackerdiesel]

Where does everyone mount the gold resistors? Going on a 04.5 cr.


Ryan

[Ackerdiesel]

And one more question does it matter if the ceramic on one of the wires that run from the base of the bulb to the end is cracked? I pulled my kit out of the box and where they pushed the bulb into the styrofoam it broke that ceramic


Ryan

[njk4o5]

i only use DDM tuning kits. They have hi/low beam ones and they are durable. Put a set on my quad 3 years ago, and honestly didnt expect them to last very long. But they still work excellent!

[Purn1973]

I bought my HID's from Burke here:

HID Kits, HID Bulbs items in BURKE Moto Pros store on eBay! (http://stores.ebay.com/BURKE-Moto-Pros)

They are 6000k, true plug and play lights that come with a 5 year, UNCONDITIONAL warranty. I have had an issue twice with a blown ballast on the fog lights. I e-mailed them and had a new one on my door step in 3 days, no questions asked. Headlights were $75 shipped at the time, and fogs were $55.
Just my $.02

[EasternAggie]

I will run only ddmtuning.com hids in my trucks any more. 75 bucks gets you a high/low 55w kit your choice on color temp. Light quick and I have had mine in my Dakota for a year now with no issues except for low beam is high beam on lights. Tried rewiring and didn't change. Minor thing to awesome lights.

I removed my high beam indicator light for a quick fix.

I have been running DDM's 55w 6000K high/low kit for the past year and a half, and no negatives to say about them.

I say go for the 6000K. For my kit, the light they throw is nearly pure white once they light up, but they still have the blue look when you see the truck coming on the highway. Any higher than 6000K and you lose visibility IMO.

Dustin is actually the one who got me to buy my HID kit from DDM.

[DieselheaD]

whats the bulb type for a 2nd gen?

[Chevycummins]

whats the bulb type for a 2nd gen?

9004

[97rada]

for those of you doing this in second gen dodges are you just using the sport housings?

[Phooker]

for those of you doing this in second gen dodges are you just using the sport housings?
I did mine in a black one piece...
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/134898_4585583752988_760288916_o.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/135211_4585584072996_598888220_o.jpg

[Chevycummins]

Mine are in the one piece that Tyler had on the truck when I bought it

[97rada]

hooker you like them?

[Phooker]

hooker you like them?
Lots better than the glaucoma lights I took off.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/52475_4585582272951_1607905081_o.jpg

But they will be getting a set of these installed in them. Hids are meant to be focused in a projector...and not the cheap ebay projectors. 200 bucks and that kit comes with bulbs and ballasts. Bake apart, install.
http://retro-solutions.net/avactis-images/bixenon010.jpg
9007 9004 HB1 HB5 Complete BiXenon Projectors Kit G5 G3 - Retro-Solutions Store (http://retro-solutions.net/product-info.php?9007_9004_HB1_HB5_Complete_BiXenon_Projec tors_Kit_G5_G3-pid648.html)

[EasternAggie]

I might have to check into those projector kits.

[Phooker]

I might have to check into those projector kits.
Then this would probably be of interest to you. HIDs the Correct way- How To - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum (http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116437&highlight=projector+swap)

[Got Smoke?]

Then this would probably be of interest to you. HIDs the Correct way- How To - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum (http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116437&highlight=projector+swap)

You need to do a similar write up when you do yours Phil....I would definately be interested in it. I have plans for Retro Solutions HID's in heads & fogs and would like to do the true projector as well.

[Phooker]

You need to do a similar write up when you do yours Phil....I would definately be interested in it. I have plans for Retro Solutions HID's in heads & fogs and would like to do the true projector as well.
I plan on it, need to send them a message and see if anybody has done a set...been looking for a dodge writeup for a while.
Found these...2nd Gen Dodge Ram HID Projector Retrofitted Headlamps (http://shop.retroshop.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2G.RAM.RETRO)

[Got Smoke?]

I plan on it, need to send them a message and see if anybody has done a set...been looking for a dodge writeup for a while.

If you find a good one send me a link!

[EasternAggie]

Then this would probably be of interest to you. HIDs the Correct way- How To - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum (http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116437&highlight=projector+swap)

Dude awesome link!

Times like this I wish CompD had a "Thanks" button.

[Phooker]

Dude awesome link!

Times like this I wish CompD had a "Thanks" button.
No problem at all man, I figured you'd like that link from your avatar. Hopefully I have a similar thread when I get the coin together for the projectors and no other stuff comes up. Maybe everybody on the fence with a second gen should chip and buy em for me, I'll guinea pig.

[EasternAggie]

I've had HID's in stock (well aftermarket) housings for about a year now, I like the sound of what these projectors will do.

[dieseltech1]

the projectors are nice, but are a very tedious and time consuming job. the end result is great tho

[Phooker]

the projectors are nice, but are a very tedious and time consuming job. the end result is great tho

If its worthwhile...its usually not easy.

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[STROKETHISF350]

Ddm tuning ... Best hid kits ive ever seen all the way around

[EasternAggie]

And 50 bucks for a 55w kit with a lifetime warranty at that. I've been running one of their kits for about a year and a half now. Was no way I was going to pay $200-400 for a kit.