4th gen headlight options? - Competition Diesel.Com

ktmracer21 · 12-28-2011, 08:43 PM

ok heres the deal, my 2011 2500 stock with the single bulb headlight (st) was phucking pitiful. ok i got talked into hid's, almost positive theyre 8ks. they still suck. had a ballast go out already, getting a new one for free tomorrow.

my question is what have people done? i cant be the only one whos in this boat.

my guy is offering to get supposedly brighter bulbs for nothing before i give up. options?

ride42 · 12-28-2011, 09:39 PM

What HIDs did you go with?

Atchley · 12-28-2011, 09:59 PM

Don't buy cheap HID's. I'm not saying you did though. Hope you get it sorted out. I bought mine from VVME and they are holding up awesome.

kansasfirstgen · 12-28-2011, 11:55 PM

55 watt 6ks are what i went with. Pretty bright and not so "blue"

ktmracer21 · 12-29-2011, 10:50 AM

im not positive what brand they are. a friend is a dealer and i let him take care of it. those of you with hid's, are any in a 4th gen? i seriously think the factory design just sucks.

my guy said this is only the second ballast case hes ever had...so w/e. ill let him fix it for free. im thinking led driving lights mounted in thecenter of the bumper....

Atchley · 12-29-2011, 11:59 AM

Sometimes you just get a lemon, It happens. If it really is his second ballast i'd say it's just a bad one.

JAWilson · 12-29-2011, 11:39 PM

I've put 3 ballasts in my fourth gen so far and 2 different sets of lights. However I didnt take the time to wire in a canceler or a relay.

vinsane · 02-25-2012, 11:52 PM

are the 4 bulb ones off the slt/ laramies any better? maybe get some of those out of a wrecker

maddog_madden · 03-08-2012, 09:08 PM

55W DIGITAL HID KITS - Retro-Solutions Store

Do yourself a favor and buy these. You will love them i promise.

cummin up short · 03-10-2012, 10:26 PM

My truck is a Big Horn with the 4 bulbs. I have the 55w Retro Solutions in 5k for the lows in my quad lights. I think they're pretty damn bright, especially with highs on too. However, I get high beamed way more than I thought I would. If they're that bright, I kinda feel bad but they work for me. I've had them for over 2 months and no problems. A guy I work with got projector lights for his 1500 with the Retro kit and really has had nothing but problems. Maybe I was lucky or maybe they are just hit or miss?

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oldblu · 03-20-2012, 08:58 PM

If you call Todd at retro solutions ask him for "Jeremy's" contact info or email me
He is the go to guy for dodge lights : )

bandedgandr · 04-05-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddog_madden

55W DIGITAL HID KITS - Retro-Solutions Store

Do yourself a favor and buy these. You will love them i promise.

I bought these for mine. Install was a breeze and can you say LIGHT!! No problems so far.

12-28-2011, 08:43 PM	#1
ktmracer21 Name: ktmracer21 Title: smart a$$ Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2009 Location: pittsburgh Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,087	4th gen headlight options? ok heres the deal, my 2011 2500 stock with the single bulb headlight (st) was phucking pitiful. ok i got talked into hid's, almost positive theyre 8ks. they still suck. had a ballast go out already, getting a new one for free tomorrow. my question is what have people done? i cant be the only one whos in this boat. my guy is offering to get supposedly brighter bulbs for nothing before i give up. options? __________________ 2015 king ranch qclb a pile o crap 2013 f150 xl freebie official beer drinker of Apex diesel and the 2013 2.6 usa east points champ strung out pulling team

12-28-2011, 09:39 PM	#2
ride42 Name: ride42 Title: 980MW Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sandy, Utah Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,506	What HIDs did you go with? __________________ Bryce Out of sight, out of mind. 2015 Subaru WRX

12-28-2011, 09:59 PM	#3
Atchley Name: Atchley Title: Holler dweller Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Tn Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,775	Don't buy cheap HID's. I'm not saying you did though. Hope you get it sorted out. I bought mine from VVME and they are holding up awesome. __________________ Jesse 15 F250 95 twelb valb

12-28-2011, 11:55 PM	#4
kansasfirstgen Name: kansasfirstgen Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 234	55 watt 6ks are what i went with. Pretty bright and not so "blue" __________________ 94 puller Shout out to AT Performance and Team PULL-N-PRAY

12-29-2011, 10:50 AM	#5
ktmracer21 Name: ktmracer21 Title: smart a$$ Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2009 Location: pittsburgh Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,087	im not positive what brand they are. a friend is a dealer and i let him take care of it. those of you with hid's, are any in a 4th gen? i seriously think the factory design just sucks. my guy said this is only the second ballast case hes ever had...so w/e. ill let him fix it for free. im thinking led driving lights mounted in thecenter of the bumper.... __________________ 2015 king ranch qclb a pile o crap 2013 f150 xl freebie official beer drinker of Apex diesel and the 2013 2.6 usa east points champ strung out pulling team

12-29-2011, 11:59 AM	#6
Atchley Name: Atchley Title: Holler dweller Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Tn Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,775	Sometimes you just get a lemon, It happens. If it really is his second ballast i'd say it's just a bad one. __________________ Jesse 15 F250 95 twelb valb

12-29-2011, 11:39 PM	#7
JAWilson Name: JAWilson Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 236	I've put 3 ballasts in my fourth gen so far and 2 different sets of lights. However I didnt take the time to wire in a canceler or a relay. __________________ 2010 CCSB, 68rfe, H&S, Industrial Injection, Airdog, Amsoil, ARP, Maxxspool, Haisley, Stainless Diesel, Suncoast, TS performance, Fluidampr, afe Power, GDP...

02-25-2012, 11:52 PM	#8
vinsane Name: vinsane Title: ... Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: canada Member`s Gallery Posts: 77	are the 4 bulb ones off the slt/ laramies any better? maybe get some of those out of a wrecker __________________ 02 Ford F-350 7.3L 4x4 Ext Cab Lariat 6-speed w/exhasut brake,predator programmer, leveling kit for the front, Pro Comp mud tires, Triple pillar pd w/ pryo boost and oil temp, satelite radio too 315hp and 725tq

03-08-2012, 09:08 PM	#9
maddog_madden Name: maddog_madden Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Member`s Gallery Posts: 74	55W DIGITAL HID KITS - Retro-Solutions Store Do yourself a favor and buy these. You will love them i promise. __________________ 05dodge,4094r/GT98,85%CP3s,ZZ intake,5" Stack,port & polished 6.7 sleeved to 5.9,rings&studs,ATS IC,Exergy150%,188/220,springs,AFE intake,ATS st6 w/stand alone,fass260,FlexPlate,monothms,WoodruffRods,bala nced&cryoed,[COLOR="DarkRed"]1189hp/2268tq Smarty Revo on #4

03-10-2012, 10:26 PM	#10
cummin up short Name: cummin up short Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2009 Location: Western PA Member`s Gallery Posts: 785	My truck is a Big Horn with the 4 bulbs. I have the 55w Retro Solutions in 5k for the lows in my quad lights. I think they're pretty damn bright, especially with highs on too. However, I get high beamed way more than I thought I would. If they're that bright, I kinda feel bad but they work for me. I've had them for over 2 months and no problems. A guy I work with got projector lights for his 1500 with the Retro kit and really has had nothing but problems. Maybe I was lucky or maybe they are just hit or miss? Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Ram 2500 HO CCLB Auto Deep Water Blue Last edited by cummin up short; 03-10-2012 at 10:30 PM.

03-20-2012, 08:58 PM	#11
oldblu Name: oldblu Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 11	If you call Todd at retro solutions ask him for "Jeremy's" contact info or email me He is the go to guy for dodge lights : )