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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Alright guys havent been on here in a long while, and I've got a question. How do i get the insert into the bumper opening. I looked under it and around and have no idea how to attach it and make it look good.

And please disregard the bird crap...never park under trees.



Oh and what do you guys think would look better..smoked headlights or crystal clears? Im undecided as I havent seen a silver dak with the charcoal trim. Thanks in advance
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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Not sure to your first question but there has been a couple of guys that did it and they will know. Your second question is go with smoked lights. Something like mine would look good.



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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:00 AM
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Thanks man! And god I always loved your truck, its been awhile since I've seen it but damn dude looks sick. Link or brand please? I've been browsing eBay with no luck. Those are the exact one I want. And it looks like a one piece right? Do you have hids in there?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-97-04-D...item45fefce154

I have 55watt 6k hid's in them

If you want I can snap a few more pics today of them.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Yeah please do, if it's not to much to ask maybe a few with lights on and off. How's the fitment? Any tips?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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They fit good. Just when You mount them use washers. The stock headlight bolt isnt much bigger than the hole on the headlight. I've had them since august with no problems. The only real problem I had with them is the turn signal bulbs. Even with the rubber gasket in place it was still kinda loose. So I just doubled up the gaskets and it was tight like it should be.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Ok cool thanks for the tip. I'll be on the lookout for the pics.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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I had bought some off ebay before, they had a gasket around the edges. The big one in chin spoiler or lower bumper valance was zipped tied into place. Similar to these, except mine were black to hide the zip ties...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CCG-DODGE-DA...item231330e649
 
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So did you drill holes in the two pillars to run zip ties through? Also I tried to figure out how to take my bumper cover off but don't know where to begin. I was lying underneath and was like where the hell do I start?
 
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So did you drill holes in the two pillars to run zip ties through? Also I tried to figure out how to take my bumper cover off but don't know where to begin. I was lying underneath and was like where the hell do I start?
I think the newer ones are all 1 piece. On mine I had to take off my bumper and then there was like 20 screws holding the lower valance to my bumper.
 
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