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View Poll Results: Which headlight do you like?
headlight 1
1
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headlight 2
6
54.55%
headlight 3
4
36.36%
headlight 4
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Old 06-08-2011, 10:05 PM
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97 dakota color green

I narrowed down some headlights from ebay and I need helping choosing what's a good style to go with my truck.


headlight 1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DEPO-...mZ310322458086

headlight 2

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-04...mZ160598066580

headlight 3

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-04...Q5fAccessories

headlight 4

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-04...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old 06-08-2011, 11:46 PM
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I really like 1 and 3 Only thing is I dont know how well #3 will reflect since its all black. You should get 3 so that way I know how they are with light output lol
 
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Old 06-08-2011, 11:49 PM
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i might buy number 3 for mine now i love them
 
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i vote 1
 
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I like 3, but those 1 piece headlight have some figment issues so be careful...
 
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Vote #2. Go-go bias!

The last 2 seem too dark to me. There wouldn't be any contrast, really. I don't like how the clear cover gets cut off in the corner of number 1.

As for fitment issues...they fit pretty well. It's just the adjustments that are a PITA. I fixed any gaps by installing weatherstripping, so my headlights are actually sealed to the fender.
 
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I like the Euro (2) ones. I want to get them for my Durango but I haven't decided whether I liked the chrome or black better.
 
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Originally Posted by dodgeramguy85
I really like 1 and 3 Only thing is I dont know how well #3 will reflect since its all black. You should get 3 so that way I know how they are with light output lol

I like 3 a lot and I see that it's clear with a black chrome background instead of a smoked cover. The only thing that is stopping me from buying number 3 is like you said, it might not be bright. My second choice is headlight 2. Since my truck is green with black bumpers and mirrors I really don't want any chrome to go with it.
 
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Well im going to do a lil research with the jeep guys. My moms jeep came from the factory with blacked out chrome lights so ill have to see if I can find if they are that much of a difference to worry about it. I really like the all blacked out look.
 
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I don't really like the blacked out headlight look at all, but I would say number 2. I think blacked out headlight just look cheap to me. I like things looking very clean and to me, they don't look clean. But it's just me. Smoked is okay if it isn't too dark... I voted for 2, seemed like the nicest to me, but go with whatever you like. Which ever one you are leaning towards is what you should get.

I think user has the nicest headlights on here. Between the HID's and the clear lenses they look incredibly clean, especially with his truck being silver.
 

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