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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 12:02 AM
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I like the new front bumper, but the jury is still out for me on those headlights.

The new RAM Box is pretty sweet looking.

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2012/07...t-exposed.html


 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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Oh, and I wonder if the R/Ts are going to come from the factory debadged?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 12:37 AM
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Holy crap that truck is sweet! But the new 13' headlights HAVE to go...disgusting. JJ over at retro-shop are MUCH better looking for sure!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 03:32 AM
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Whats new about the ram box?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Holy crap that truck is sweet! But the new 13' headlights HAVE to go...disgusting. JJ over at retro-shop are MUCH better looking for sure!
I have to agree to disagree mikey..I agree that they are not the sharpest headlight in the bunch. But I have to give credit to Dodge that they are understanding that by putting a little more into their headlights will make people happier. To have projectors (and I think I read somewhere that they were self leveling) will make a big difference to the light projection. We all know old factory quads light output sucked right out of the factory. It will be interesting to see if we will be able to swap the halogens out of these for HIDs...That will be the big test!

Also I do have to agree, when I upgrade I will not be getting those exact headlights. This must be just the style for the R/Ts, if you do a search you will find the clear/chrome? Headlights of the same style. Personally I like those much better then the black. They seem to go with the truck a little more...
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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would be nice if they would have just made them HID from the factory
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Man, the stance on the RT in this photo almost looks like it's 4wd model. Or is that an option with the RT Ram?

Truck does look nice with the new front grille and headlights, however on the RT model, I could go without the Ram-box option. That truck needs a set of color matched street flares.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Nate, the projectors are nice but why not just make them HID like Plum said...everyone complains how crappy they lights are stock dual and quads...we all know they suck.

It's foolish, there is a difference when it comes to HID/Halogen projectors. Look at some of the caravan even other chrysler products, they come w/ HID's. When I open my driver door there is even a sticker that states something along the lines that this vehicle may be equipped w/ HID's and blah blah. It's just a general sticker from Chrysler. They have the technology to do it...I'd honestly put $$ down saying they'll add them in 2014 and it'll be the "new" option for that year.

I'd be curious to see how the Halogen projectors hold up against an HID projector over time w/ the heat. I wonder if it'll slowly make the inside of the projector warp at all....

Was the ram box offered on the other R/T's? I never looked at an R/T that closely on the lot to notice...It could be a nice option for that extra storage.
 
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Whats new about the ram box?
It's suppose to be longer with more storage and bigger openings.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Nate769
I have to agree to disagree mikey..I agree that they are not the sharpest headlight in the bunch. But I have to give credit to Dodge that they are understanding that by putting a little more into their headlights will make people happier. To have projectors (and I think I read somewhere that they were self leveling) will make a big difference to the light projection. We all know old factory quads light output sucked right out of the factory. It will be interesting to see if we will be able to swap the halogens out of these for HIDs...That will be the big test!

Also I do have to agree, when I upgrade I will not be getting those exact headlights. This must be just the style for the R/Ts, if you do a search you will find the clear/chrome? Headlights of the same style. Personally I like those much better then the black. They seem to go with the truck a little more...

These will be the headlights for the Laramie, Longhorn, and I'm guessing any upgraded Lone Star/Big Horn. No idea which version the Sport will get.


 
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