My 03's headlights are morbidly dim. They are aimed properly however they are scary dim. Voltage is good. Bulbs are standard. Would pricey bulbs make a difference or is it just a scam. I've never felt with them before

 

you can get silverstar or w.e they are called. the are supposed to be much brighter but have a tendency to burn out earlier.

 

First are your lenses all milky old glossed over if yes thats one problem lots of options out there like these. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=200 3+dakota+headlights&_sacat=See-All-Categories

I don’t recommend any of those upgrade bright headlight kits HID lights they call them.

Just new bulbs are a good choice at local auto parts store.

 

Go HID'S you will never complain about not having enough light.

 

There is nothing wrong with the HID lights I just think they are a pain to install and not cheap if done correctly.

But if you need/want a bright head light it’s a good choice like if you drive on dark roads or out in the boonies but just city driving you really don’t need them.

I always say why spend money if it’s not needed.

 

What you pay for a sliverstar bulb will cost you just as much as a hid kit. I got my kit and it wasnt even on sale for 65.00.

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W (lifetime warranty)

OR

This is what I have. You can sometimes find it cheaper on ebay
http://www.mydepots.com/hid-headligh...-kit-brightest

Took me a hr and a half to install and get it looking good

 

Rather than spend $100+ on a new set of headlights or even $50+ on a new set of bulbs, you may want to look into a headlight lens restoration kit. I know Mothers has one and i've heard of several people who have done it on their own with 2000 grit sandpaper and polishing compound. A brighter bulb will still look crappy if your lenses are fogged up. You might find a DIY on Youtube.

 

Yes you can do that but after one year they look like crap AGAIN and they never look good just buffing them out they will still be a bit foggy.

A wast of time buy new last you years not one year forget it.

 

You know those lens covers come off and I wish they would just sell the covers instead of the whole unit. Its very waste full when the old ones are typically fine and the covers are the ones that have problems; they naturally do that over time.

Unless someone can point out just the lens covers.

 

i wet sanded mine with 2k grit and buffed them out. that was over 2 years and 60k miles ago. they still look as good as new!