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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 08:27 AM
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Heyo I have a 96 Ram Van 2500 and It has pretty oxidized headlights. I have tried to clean them using a headlight restore kit and a power drill but it did not help much.

I did some searching online for some replacement headlights and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I would not be opposed to an LED Kit or projector lights but I have yet to find them for the Ram Van. There are many options for the Regular Ram but it appears the van headlights are using different adapters. Any thoughts?

Most recent photo of my van on our latest camping trip.

 
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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 08:56 AM
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I went to am-autoparts.com, and just bought stock replacements. They said they didn't come with bulbs, but, lo and behold, there were bulbs in them when they showed up. (I installed Sylvania Silver Stars anyway.....) They still looked brand new 8 years later, when I sold the truck. Did the same thing when I bought my 98. Been more than three years for those, and they still look good.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 10:18 AM
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I did the headlight restore, sprayed a layer of clear over them and then wet sanded. It came out looking OK and the light output seemed stronger but I'd go with a new set next time I decide they're bothering me.

Where did you get the fog lights? I like 'em...
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ramvan20
Heyo I have a 96 Ram Van 2500 and It has pretty oxidized headlights. I have tried to clean them using a headlight restore kit and a power drill but it did not help much.

I did some searching online for some replacement headlights and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I would not be opposed to an LED Kit or projector lights but I have yet to find them for the Ram Van. There are many options for the Regular Ram but it appears the van headlights are using different adapters. Any thoughts?

Most recent photo of my van on our latest camping trip.


3M headlight restore kit and clear coated with Meguiar's clear coat. They look new at only a fraction of the cost for new ones.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 12:38 PM
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I have to wet sand, polish, and clear-coat every few years. A pain but it works.

Has anyone seen glass replacements? Anywhere?
 
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