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Old 01-09-2019 | 11:32 AM
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The OEM headlights on my '04 Dakota SXT 3.7 are weak. Saw a lot of listings on ebay for LED bulbs. Was wondering which bulbs some of you guys are using? My truck doesn't have fogs, so Id like to get as much light from the headlights as possible. I see some bulbs that are 6500K which is pretty good. I would really like to get some more brightness out of them. Thanks in advance for the replies!
 
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Old 01-09-2019 | 11:44 AM
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6500k is actually lower light output. 4300k to 5000k is the best color choice. I don't recommend putting LED's or HID's in stock housings as the reflectors are not designed to focus the light properly resulting in blinding oncoming drivers due to the scattered light. Doesn't stop people from doing it though.
 
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Old 01-09-2019 | 07:35 PM
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I have these newer clear housings. They came with some HB5 bulbs. I want to get whiter, brighter if possible with Leds. I think with the "bullet" dissipation they should not be too harsh.
 
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Old 01-10-2019 | 07:54 AM
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Those are halogen reflector housings designed for halogen bulbs....hence the shroud over the bulb. But, like I said, that does not stop people from doing it. Check out superbrightLEDs. They sell quality stuff.
 



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