OC455
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BX2350 LED ROP, FEL, Belly mower,modified snow blower, pole boom, middle plow
So,
After doing some custom headlights for my 2018 RAM 1500, I was going to use a set of OEM fog lights and put some small HID projectors inside of them for a retrofit. I traded in my truck for a new Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, so it has all big upgrades so no need for any mods.
So, the fog lights have been sitting around collecting dust after getting them opened up and the projectors fitted inside. I removed the projectors from the fog lights housing and then removed the Kubota's headlight assembly. I had a cheap pair of LED bulbs inside....they only made the headlight whiter and provided no extra light out front.
Placed the headlight assembly in the oven at 210 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. Took them out and was easily able to remove the lenses from the headlight buckets. Used one of the washers for the projectors as a template to mark the back of the headlight housing around the bulb opening to make sure the projector shafts have enough of an opening to get them seated.
Attached the projector shrouds and then got them set up and tightened down. While the headlights were still open, I hooked up a relay harness to my car and test out the projectors to make sure the cutoffs were level. Good to go with a slight adjustment and got them set.
Th butyl rubber sealant that is used on the Kubota headlights is good, just stick them back in the oven and re-heat to soften the sealer and stuck the lenses back in and pressed them in place. (Also had to sand and polish the lenses because they were yellowed).
After replacing the hood/bonnet because I cracked it, I put the headlight assembly back in and then wired everything up using the Heavy Duty relay harness to provide power from the battery. The harness uses the headlight plug for the input to turn it on.
List of materials:
Bi-Xenon: Morimoto Matchbox 2.0 Easy Install HIDs | TRS (theretrofitsource.com)
HD Relay: 880 Relay Harness | The Retrofit Source
H1: Morimoto XB HID 3000K-6500K HID Bulbs | TRS (theretrofitsource.com)
35W: Morimoto XB35 2.0 Computer (Universal) (theretrofitsource.com) At the time I bought these the 50w ballasts were on closeout.
AMP: Morimoto XB Igniter Ballast Outputs | TRS (theretrofitsource.com)
Morimoto MotoHo1ders Precision Bulb Holders | TRS (theretrofitsource.com)
Mind you I was going to use these for a Ram 1500, so I spent the money on good quality parts.
Most of the bulbs/ballasts/and other stuff is on closeouts so it could be done cheaper. The Matchbox 2.0 projector is perfect for the small space installations.
I'll get some pics up shortly.
After doing some custom headlights for my 2018 RAM 1500, I was going to use a set of OEM fog lights and put some small HID projectors inside of them for a retrofit. I traded in my truck for a new Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, so it has all big upgrades so no need for any mods.
So, the fog lights have been sitting around collecting dust after getting them opened up and the projectors fitted inside. I removed the projectors from the fog lights housing and then removed the Kubota's headlight assembly. I had a cheap pair of LED bulbs inside....they only made the headlight whiter and provided no extra light out front.
Placed the headlight assembly in the oven at 210 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. Took them out and was easily able to remove the lenses from the headlight buckets. Used one of the washers for the projectors as a template to mark the back of the headlight housing around the bulb opening to make sure the projector shafts have enough of an opening to get them seated.
Attached the projector shrouds and then got them set up and tightened down. While the headlights were still open, I hooked up a relay harness to my car and test out the projectors to make sure the cutoffs were level. Good to go with a slight adjustment and got them set.
Th butyl rubber sealant that is used on the Kubota headlights is good, just stick them back in the oven and re-heat to soften the sealer and stuck the lenses back in and pressed them in place. (Also had to sand and polish the lenses because they were yellowed).
After replacing the hood/bonnet because I cracked it, I put the headlight assembly back in and then wired everything up using the Heavy Duty relay harness to provide power from the battery. The harness uses the headlight plug for the input to turn it on.
List of materials:
Bi-Xenon: Morimoto Matchbox 2.0 Easy Install HIDs | TRS (theretrofitsource.com)
HD Relay: 880 Relay Harness | The Retrofit Source
H1: Morimoto XB HID 3000K-6500K HID Bulbs | TRS (theretrofitsource.com)
35W: Morimoto XB35 2.0 Computer (Universal) (theretrofitsource.com) At the time I bought these the 50w ballasts were on closeout.
AMP: Morimoto XB Igniter Ballast Outputs | TRS (theretrofitsource.com)
Morimoto MotoHo1ders Precision Bulb Holders | TRS (theretrofitsource.com)
Mind you I was going to use these for a Ram 1500, so I spent the money on good quality parts.
Most of the bulbs/ballasts/and other stuff is on closeouts so it could be done cheaper. The Matchbox 2.0 projector is perfect for the small space installations.
I'll get some pics up shortly.
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