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Old 12-10-2012 | 03:25 PM
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I'm in the same boat. I bought a set of Euro style one piece lights and it helped a bit but the damn things melted inside near the bulb on the reflector. I am considering some DEPO one piece clear lights now.
 
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Old 01-03-2013 | 10:16 PM
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I've got a set of Depo one piece units ordered from Amazon too. They should be here soon. They HAVE to be better that stock.
 
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Old 01-03-2013 | 10:24 PM
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I can assure you that you will NOT be disappointed. Once you install the mounting brackets, make sure you also use a washer on the plastic mounting holes or else the screw will pull through the hole and make a headache for you. I learned this the hard way.
 
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Old 01-03-2013 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MoparMan1991
I can assure you that you will NOT be disappointed. Once you install the mounting brackets, make sure you also use a washer on the plastic mounting holes or else the screw will pull through the hole and make a headache for you. I learned this the hard way.
Is it the bottom hole on the core support? It looks as if the PO already had that happen.......
 
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Old 01-03-2013 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by alaskajeff
Is it the bottom hole on the core support? It looks as if the PO already had that happen.......
Actually It's the top hole on the inside.
 
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Old 01-03-2013 | 10:58 PM
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I've seen amazing results using toothpaste. Just squirt some on a rag, rub it into the dry headlight lens, and rinse it off.
I used toothpaste on mine on a lunch break. Not perfect, but definitely made a difference.
 
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Old 01-04-2013 | 01:11 PM
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Like to hear more about gertie240 idea.
 
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Old 01-04-2013 | 01:17 PM
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It will improve it some. Will you be able to tell a difference? That im not so sure about maybe a slight difference but will it help that much when on the road? I doubt it. They do this mod on rams because the power for the lights can sometimes melt the switch some guys said it helped some.
 
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Old 01-04-2013 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mmguy18
Like to hear more about gertie240 idea.
If he can guarantee it then he should do it to his own vehicle.
 
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Old 01-04-2013 | 01:35 PM
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any pics of the Depo lights during installation or after?
 


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