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KP97DAK
Dodge Dakota
11/11/2001
01:03:21
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I have a 97 that came without the fog lights already in it. I am looking into buying some ASAP. I have a couple of questions though. I have a 1 inch black square next to standard light switch that has a plug hooked into the back of it. What do those wires go to? Can i hook up my fogs so i can just turn them on with my regular light switch? And last, does anyone know where i can get a good set of clear lights for under 100 bucks? if you could help me out that would be great.
kyle
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Dakota 2 Time
Dodge Dakota
11/11/2001
08:13:14
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On the 97, the little square button next to the light switch is the factory fog lamp switch. It may be easilest to just connect to that. Assuming the switch is ready to go, once you hook up the fogs you can turn them on with low beams and/or parking lights.
I know the factory ones are about 2 bills. I would imagine those under 1 bill would be pretty weak. I would look into PIAAs. They have a model that pretty much fits the Dakota. Someone else I'm sure could give you details.
97 CC SLT 5.2 Auto 3.55 Brilliant Blue/Silver
01 CC SLT 4.7 Auto 3.92 LSD Flame Red/Silver
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Marks DQC
GenIII
11/11/2001
18:05:12
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PIAA 510s
These are the PIAA replacements that fit in the factory location. They run about $200+ also.
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate, Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Wet Okole Covers
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BB2DAK
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
08:47:41
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Here is the fog light kit that I got for my truck
Pilot PILPL119X
http://www.autoaccessory.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/AutoAccessorycom/go.d2w/report?siteID=c8wxdBrCXsE-wRLxO6leFyZ9Ll0HGPIVRg&start=2105
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KP97DAK
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
14:05:04
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Those are the lights that i am probably going to get. Do you like them? how do they fit and are they really britght?
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Dave
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
16:54:59
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KP97DAK, On my 97 SLT, the truck was already prewired for fog lights. there were two wires hanging down where the lights should go.Just get the switch and relay(goes in the fuse box under hood) from dodge then go to Ebay Motors under Parts and Accessories and search for "dakota". There is a guy on there that sells lights with a metal housing and glass lens that is a perfect replacement for the dodge plastic units.The factory units are 35 watt :( I think the guy gets like $65 a pair for the replacements.
I put 55 watt bulbs in my factory lights and melted the lenses :(
Dave.
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QUAD2NV
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
19:50:54
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If you go to ebay to buy your fog lights, don't buy them through an ad that says "Dakota". When they add the name of a specific vehicle to a title, it always drives the price up because people think they're getting something factory even though the add will say "Dakota Style". Style means they're not close to the real deal. Search by typing in "fog lights" or "driving lights", then look for 4" lights...they fit perfect. Just as a side note, compare those lights (that you can get for about $20 including shipping) to the ones that guy sells for $65-$120...they're the SAME thing (made by "Blazer"). And they still come with that same metal housing and glass lens (which you can get in blue ion or crystal blue).
QUAD2NV
2001 2wd Dakota Quad Cab - Patriot Blue
8" lift, 33x12.50R15 Swamper SSR tires, 15x10 Weld Racing Sidewinder rims and a whole lot of bolt on accessories.
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HSKR
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
22:39:20
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Quad2NV is correct. I bought some from the guy(fellow R/T owner) who sells them for $60-$90 for Dakota specific with the correct "kit" to bolt on. All it consists of is a longer mounting bolt double nutted to make them reach the hole in the air damn. One of my lenses cracked from a rock, and I asked him if I coudl buy just one, and he said he can only sell them in sets, and gave me a website that he "buys" from. They were listed at $55+shipping. Then I went and looked at his feedback on Ebay. And looked at some of the items he has won. about five of th emost recent that he was a buyer on were the 4" fog lights QUAD2NV mentioned. I bid on a set, and got them for $14+shipping. A hell of a lot better price than the $80 I piad for the first set, the $62 PepBoys wanted for same lights, and the $55 the website link I got listed them at. If you need help on how to make them work let me know and I will help you with install. You MUST use the supplieed wire harness or they won't work. The factory harness won't work for the aftermarket lights. The factory lights use a different style of ground(negatice ground I believe). 12V is always present at the connector when relay installed, and the light only comes on when ground is closed by the switch in dash. So if you use the factory harness for aftermarket lights, as soo ans you connect wires the lights come on and stay on until battery is dead. I used the supplied harness, and tapped the parking light wire for relay power. So now when my parking lights are on my fog lights come on. Lets me keep fog lights even with high beams.
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KP97DAK
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
23:54:23
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Thats awesome... do you think you could get me the website that you were thinking about getting them from?(the $55). Or do you know if that guy is still selling them on ebay? i want to get these lights as soon as possible. that would be great if you could help with the install. What brand are the lights that you got and how good are they? Talk to you later.
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