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View Poll Results: Should I get the black headlights with a clear or an amber reflector?
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Need Help Deciding On My New Headlights

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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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I have been trying to decide which type of headlights I want to add to my truck and I thought I had my choice made. My choice came down to the stock style light in black with either a clear reflector or an amber reflector. Chose the ones with the clear reflector and I was getting ready to order my new headlights when I find out that the one's I really like are now no longer DOT approved, great. However, I can still get my hands on a set even though they aren't approved any longer. The reason they are no longer approved is bc they don't have the amber reflector in them. So, my question is do you think I should just say "f" it and go with the ones I really like (the top choice) or just go with the DOT approved set (bottom ones) and avoid any future problems.

The ones I like more:


The ones that I like a little less but are DOT approved:
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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honestly, I like the amber reflector better, that's why I left mine on. But if you like the clear reflector better, then go for that one. DOT isn't gonna nail you for that.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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i like the top ones better but would buy the legal ones. (unless you drive squeeky clean)
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dutter
i like the top ones better but would buy the legal ones. (unless you drive squeeky clean)
And that's the thing, I already have the cutout on here (which I just recently found out is illegal in PA) so I don't know if I should even worry about if the lights are approved or not bc they could always nail me for the exhaust anyway.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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I say buy what you like and what looks best on your truck.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Screw the DOT regulations. I agree get what you want to get.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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I like the amber reflector better myself...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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i like them bolth i cant decide
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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*uck the police!
get the clear ones, they look badass!!!!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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truck needs a little color to it...LOL I vote for the Amber lens and run the cutout wide open....
 
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