Exterior Mods
Exterior Mods
What are your opinions on exterior mods? I'm pondering what to do with this 98 ram I got in blue, I wanna do headlights, tail lights, third brake light, probably the grill, and definitely an aftermarket rear bumper since mine is rusted to sh*t. I'm mainly wondering the cons to any aftermarket headlights, I'll have my daughter with me most of the time so I want to be able to see well. I've got an idea for rims and tires.
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Is the truck a sport model? They used different headlights. (four lamp vs. 2 lamp for non-sport trucks.)
My headlights sucked when I bought my 98. (sport, but, early production 98, so, still 2 lamp system, 4 lamp was 98.5 and up.) I replaced the headlights with OEM replacements, new sylvania silver star bulbs, and a heavy duty headlight harness from LMC truck. MUCH better. I can actually SEE at night.
My headlights sucked when I bought my 98. (sport, but, early production 98, so, still 2 lamp system, 4 lamp was 98.5 and up.) I replaced the headlights with OEM replacements, new sylvania silver star bulbs, and a heavy duty headlight harness from LMC truck. MUCH better. I can actually SEE at night.
Is the truck a sport model? They used different headlights. (four lamp vs. 2 lamp for non-sport trucks.)
My headlights sucked when I bought my 98. (sport, but, early production 98, so, still 2 lamp system, 4 lamp was 98.5 and up.) I replaced the headlights with OEM replacements, new sylvania silver star bulbs, and a heavy duty headlight harness from LMC truck. MUCH better. I can actually SEE at night.
My headlights sucked when I bought my 98. (sport, but, early production 98, so, still 2 lamp system, 4 lamp was 98.5 and up.) I replaced the headlights with OEM replacements, new sylvania silver star bulbs, and a heavy duty headlight harness from LMC truck. MUCH better. I can actually SEE at night.
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Biggest thing is, I don't have to worry about my headlamp switch melting down. 
However, with the relay system, the headlights get direct battery power. It doesn't have to go thru a bunch of other stuff, that tends to choke voltage, so, brighter lights, using the same bulbs. My lenses were REALLY yellowed though, so JUST doing those was a major improvement. Before the work, I would HAVE to have my high beams on to be able to see going down my (country, dirt) road.... after the change, no longer a requirement. When properly aimed, which I did in my driveway.... light output is MUCH better, and with the high beams, I can see a LONG way..... Great for SEEING the deer before hitting them. 
However, with the relay system, the headlights get direct battery power. It doesn't have to go thru a bunch of other stuff, that tends to choke voltage, so, brighter lights, using the same bulbs. My lenses were REALLY yellowed though, so JUST doing those was a major improvement. Before the work, I would HAVE to have my high beams on to be able to see going down my (country, dirt) road.... after the change, no longer a requirement. When properly aimed, which I did in my driveway.... light output is MUCH better, and with the high beams, I can see a LONG way..... Great for SEEING the deer before hitting them.
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I’d be interested to see what you did.
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