Laramie Headlights on a Tradesman??

[dablack21]

Traded in my Laramie a few months ago on a tradesman. Overall, I'm happy with the switch, but one thing I miss is how bright the headlights were on my Laramie. I hadn't given it much thought until I recently saw a 19+ tradesman at my hotel with Laramie lights. Saw him drive out later and the DRLs worked too. Anyone know what would be involved in making the upgrade, besides the obvious headlight purchase?

 

[Jimmy07]

Traded in my Laramie a few months ago on a tradesman. Overall, I'm happy with the switch, but one thing I miss is how bright the headlights were on my Laramie. I hadn't given it much thought until I recently saw a 19+ tradesman at my hotel with Laramie lights. Saw him drive out later and the DRLs worked too. Anyone know what would be involved in making the upgrade, besides the obvious headlight purchase?

Assuming you’re referring to the mid level reflector LED headlights with the accent strip on top and bottom, then they will swap and plug right in. You’ll need to make some BCM settings changes with AlfaOBD in order to make them work, though.

 

[dablack21]

Luckily I already have the alfaobd. And, yes, those are the headlights I am referring to. I also know that they are expensive lol

 

[pionex_80]

Luckily I already have the alfaobd. And, yes, those are the headlights I am referring to. I also know that they are expensive lol

Did you convert over to LED headlights yet? I would like to know what the experience was? What did you actually have to buy? Such as connectors, or wiring, or bracket pieces?

 

[Jimmy07]

Did you convert over to LED headlights yet? I would like to know what the experience was? What did you actually have to buy? Such as connectors, or wiring, or bracket pieces?

As far as the swap itself, you just literally remove and replace the halogen headlights with the led headlights. There are no other parts or connectors needed. Then, you just configure the BCM as if the truck was equipped with the LED headlights.

 

[pionex_80]

The connectors for power will just connect right up then? I am not for sure going to do this, but I would like to just make sure I know what I am doing before I would buy any parts.

 

[Wpg_Ram]

Assuming you’re referring to the mid level reflector LED headlights with the accent strip on top and bottom, then they will swap and plug right in. You’ll need to make some BCM settings changes with AlfaOBD in order to make them work, though.

Just curious what you mean by mid level reflector led ? I thought leds were leds but with the two options: adaptive or non ?

 

[Jimmy07]

Just curious what you mean by mid level reflector led ? I thought leds were leds but with the two options: adaptive or non ?

Because there are two styles of LED headlights for the 2019+ HD Rams. I guess I used the term “mid level” because there are three total sets of headlights. I just want to be absolutely certain which ones someone is referring to, because the wiring/connectors are completely different between the two.

 

[Wpg_Ram]

Because there are two styles of LED headlights for the 2019+ HD Rams. I guess I used the term “mid level” because there are three total sets of headlights. I just want to be absolutely certain which ones someone is referring to, because the wiring/connectors are completely different between the two.

So now I’m even more curious ... what are the two styles of LEDs? ... I’m asking cause I’ve been looking at headlight options for my 19 Big Horn with halogens ... the prices seem to have come way down now.

Headlamp 68360181ad | TascaParts.com

68360181ad - Headlamp

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$410 per side ... my only confusion is if they need different wiring and there is mention on the site of control modules. So not sure if I can just order those and plug them in or not. I do have the OBD and harness

 

[Wpg_Ram]

Just thought I’d do one more quick edit ... the confusion comes from this post mentioning needing a harness

Halogen to OEM LED swap

Retro Shop https://shop.retroshop.us/ is swapping out my halogens, headlights and tails, for OEM LEDs today. They’re using my truck for instructional photos and currently have everything available on their site to make the swap. Here’s what they’ve sent me so far. The owner has a gorgeous 2500...

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[Jimmy07]

So now I’m even more curious ... what are the two styles of LEDs? ... I’m asking cause I’ve been looking at headlight options for my 19 Big Horn with halogens ... the prices seem to have come way down now.

Headlamp 68360181ad | TascaParts.com

68360181ad - Headlamp

www.tascaparts.com

$410 per side ... my only confusion is if they need different wiring and there is mention on the site of control modules. So not sure if I can just order those and plug them in or not. I do have the OBD and harness

The two styles of LED headlights are the reflector headlights that have the signature light strip on the top and bottom of the headlights. The other is the adaptive LED projector headlights.
If you have AlfaOBD, then you don’t need any adapters, like retroshop uses, because the BCM can be configured correctly for them. The retroshop adapters have to fool the BCM with resistors, and a fuse tap to get the signature lighting to work.

 

[Wpg_Ram]

The two styles of LED headlights are the reflector headlights that have the signature light strip on the top and bottom of the headlights. The other is the adaptive LED projector headlights.
If you have AlfaOBD, then you don’t need any adapters, like retroshop uses, because the BCM can be configured correctly for them. The retroshop adapters have to fool the BCM with resistors, and a fuse tap to get the signature lighting to work.

Thank you so much for the information !!

 

[sako458lott]

I'm looking at doing the LED headlight swap and have a question for anyone who had ordered the headlight. Looking at the parts diagram, if I order the part# 68360181AC am I only getting the housing and still need the bulbs or will I get the housing with bulbs installed?

 

[el_barto]

The LEDs do not use bulbs. The LEDs are installed on a non serviceable board mounted on the headlamp housing.

In short, you do not need bulbs because they do not use them (except maybe for the turn signals, but Those are generic and I’m guessing can be swapped over if they aren’t included)

 

[pionex_80]

FYI, I ordered the chrome housing LED headlights: Right- 68360180AC Left- 69360181AC on December 9th and so far they are both on a long national backorder with no ESD available.

 

[MooneyFWD]

I will be doing the night edition headlight swap soon on my '19 2500, and will have my chrome LED reflector headlights for sale after the switch.

 

[pionex_80]

How long before you will make your switch? What would you be asking? No chips, cracks, gouges or scratches or other damage to the LED reflector lights? I am looking for the chrome ones as well, so this might work. I am at 13679 as a ZIP code, and I am interested if it would be soon enough. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[MooneyFWD]

My new lights are supposed to arrive today coincidently. Not sure when I'll be able to do the swap, but probably in the next couple weeks.

My existing lights have 9k miles on them. I don't see any flaws at all, but I'll check them out closely when they are removed and take pics.

 

[Catmechanic]

My new lights are supposed to arrive today coincidently. Not sure when I'll be able to do the swap, but probably in the next couple weeks.

My existing lights have 9k miles on them. I don't see any flaws at all, but I'll check them out closely when they are removed and take pics.

Price on the chrome LED take-outs?

 

[MooneyFWD]

I don't want to price them out until I get them off the truck and make sure they are perfect. Of course my new lights weren't included in the delivery of parts I just received. Backordered like everyone else apparently.