Anyone got projectors? [Archive] - Dakota Durango Message Board

threesixoh

02-02-2008, 10:49 PM

Anyone have these headlights (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-01-DAKOTA-1PC-LED-TWIN-HALO-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-BLK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ007QQitem Z170190506954QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)?

got pictures of them installed, prefferably on a black truck?

Squishy

02-05-2008, 02:21 AM

Those are similar to what I've been looking for but I'm a little nervous about the fit. I've heard the horror stories on here about it.

JoeMN

02-05-2008, 11:05 PM

I'm looking for some projectors too...not sure how many options are out there at the moment, though.

AndysRedRT

02-05-2008, 11:17 PM

I PERSONALLY HAVE THEM....they fit great on my 02 dakota....they lok nice and make a huge difference. THey are a pain to get aimed, but once u do that your golden. I went with a 8000k HID kit a week after just using the stock bulbs.

In my opinion they are really nice, the quality is fine also.

Id get another set in a second.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20437&stc=1&d=1202249822
Nice front end.jpg
http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20438&stc=1&d=1202249834
1.jpg

WraithR/T

02-06-2008, 02:40 AM

Here ya go on a black truck.....
These headlights have no fitment issues. Those would be the 1 pce headlights that first came out.

EmwhiteR/T

02-06-2008, 03:30 AM

I installed them on my truck too without an issue! I did not hook up the LED's though but everything else is plug n play.

I still have to adjust the beams because they sit too low. Mine came with bulbs for the projector and the high beams. I just used the bulbs from my turn signals.

You will have to tuck a turn signal into your fender. If you cut it, then you will have to use a resistor of some sort to keep your turn signals from blinking too fast.

I know they are not black but you can see them from all angles...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/emwhite/Dakota%20RT/DSCF0330.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/emwhite/Dakota%20RT/DSCF0329.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/emwhite/Dakota%20RT/DSCF0328.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/emwhite/Dakota%20RT/DSCF0327.jpg

threesixoh

02-07-2008, 03:53 AM

I just cant make up my mind on these

*sigh*

I'm on the fence between these and the sabersports.

Anyways, I guess I should mention my plans. I intend to cut out the projector from these, and put in a new projector that's actually intended for an HID bulb, maybe even a bixenon projector.

I'd do the same thing to the sabersports as well if I got those instead

WhiteHot

02-07-2008, 05:53 PM

Wow, I'm sorry but I think those look goofy.

JoeMN

02-07-2008, 08:26 PM

Those look pretty good, IMO. For me, it's more about function than fashion. If I can have a brighter-lit road in front of me at night, I'm all for that.

WhiteHot

02-08-2008, 01:59 AM

If it were me I would take a pair of the non projector one piece headlights which I think look way better and do an OEM HID projector retrofit on em. You can make the projector fit in a much smaller area than that if you don't put all that other crap like the halo and that huge chrome ring around it. It just makes it look bugeyed or too out of place to me.

threesixoh

02-13-2008, 12:07 AM

yeah, I'm thinking about hacking up some sabresports to do just that. Either that or make a set of headlights like the ones Draven made, that are currently on Sincity's truck.

Squishy

02-13-2008, 04:51 AM

yeah, I'm thinking about hacking up some sabresports to do just that. Either that or make a set of headlights like the ones Draven made, that are currently on Sincity's truck.

Those are some bad ass headlights right there. I'm definitely on the fence about how the first ones you mentioned protrude out like that. I ,much like someone else mentioned, am not to happy about the "bug eyed" look of those. Function is definitely over form but not if it's ugly, lol.

GTbikes51

07-10-2008, 07:10 PM

I like the lights on the truck, I was looking at getting a pair as well but was worried too about placement and fitting properly.

s7n7a7k7e

08-05-2008, 04:37 AM

Here is a video of them. Pics will be up later. Sorry for the shaken camera. My wife isn't the greatest at filming, lol...

Video:
Durango Halo Demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0I7WGETdc0)

Pics:
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176628.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176629.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176634.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176637.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176639.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176638.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176640.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176641.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176652.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/13747176636.jpg

JoeMN

08-05-2008, 05:23 AM

Looks good man...minus the orange reflector.

5point9

08-07-2008, 09:49 PM

I have these and i love them. They light up the road so much better than stock ones. They look a ton better in person by the way. I was hesitant to get them but once i got them i really liked them. The wiring for the angel eyes is increadibly easy too. They are good quality and the fitment is great.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l139/lowRT32/Bomb%20Shots/n171500792_30374222_8376.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l139/lowRT32/Bomb%20Shots/n171500792_30374229_441.jpg

crunch

01-30-2009, 07:30 PM

I'm doing mine but don't know how to remove the stock headlights, seems like I have to remove the front bumper, Does anyone know how to remove the bumper.

Here are some pics of my retro, I bought the same headlights than yours but I put a Acura TSX projector instead for better results from the beam.

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1189/dsc00671gq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/dsc00671gq4.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img142/dsc00671gq4.jpg/1/)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9818/dsc00682xb1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/8548/dsc00686zm8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7962/dsc00681fe4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Any help would be apreciated...:drive:

EmwhiteR/T

01-30-2009, 08:23 PM

I'm doing mine but don't know how to remove the stock headlights, seems like I have to remove the front bumper, Does anyone know how to remove the bumper.

Here are some pics of my retro, I bought the same headlights than yours but I put a Acura TSX projector instead for better results from the beam.

Any help would be apreciated...:drive:

No need to remove the stock headlights. There should be 3 bolts that are holding it in. 2 of them are between the bumper and the bottom of the headlights. The last one is on the side next to the grill. They are 10mm bolts(i think) and you will need a relatively long 6" + extension to get them. The headlights, corner and turn signals should come out as one piece.

crunch

01-31-2009, 07:21 AM

Almost done,

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4646/dsc00690xh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7277/dsc00692em9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1007/dsc00687yu9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1636/dsc00694be8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I have seen the bolt that is next to the grill but the one that is between the bottom of the headlights and the bumper seems like I cannot acces to it without taking out the the bumper.

EmwhiteR/T

01-31-2009, 12:09 PM

Almost done,

I have seen the bolt that is next to the grill but the one that is between the bottom of the headlights and the bumper seems like I cannot acces to it without taking out the the bumper.

Are you using a long extension? You should be able to reach it with a deep socket and long extension. It's a tight fit between the bumper and headlight but it will work.

Was your truck in a front end collision and maybe that's why you are having issues with getting to the bolts? :huh:

crunch

01-31-2009, 08:37 PM

That's weird I had to remove the corner and turn signals first because there is a piece of metal that doesn't allow me to see the bolt. I'll take some pics later.

WhiteHot

02-11-2009, 05:52 AM

That looks real good. Did you do the washer mod? I highly suggest it, makes the color incredible.

crunch

02-11-2009, 11:55 PM

That looks real good. Did you do the washer mod? I highly suggest it, makes the color incredible.

Yes I did, I'll post more pics in the next days.

My front bumper had front collision that's why I could't reach that bolt. So I need to cut little bit over here and over there and is gonna take me time, when I have time:huh:

domay11

05-27-2009, 04:02 PM

Seems like these headlights get pretty good fitment reviews. Anybody have trouble with theirs? Sloppy fit?

JethroStyles

05-28-2009, 02:26 AM

Must be nice that your TSX Retro is so easy.

Mine sucks. Hahaha

crunch

06-03-2009, 01:29 AM

Yes. they were easy, and the lighting performance is awesome, much better with tsx mod

Cloned_R/T

06-03-2009, 02:04 AM

I had the same problem with getting to the lower bolts on my truck because of the bumper cover. I had to get to the bolts from under the truck, this takes a little longer but does the trick.