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CaliDak98
Dodge Dakota
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12/23/2002
16:21:37
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 Subject: Front Valance Lights Install!!
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Hopefully this is a new subject, it took me a month to scan through all the pages of Q&A's but I don't think there was one.. I'm a do-it-yourselfer yet I don't know anything about anything so I have a few Q's about the lights..
I notice what comes from the factory on the Durangos and Dak's seem to fit well and look flush and perfect with the holes given.. Where can I find these particular styles bulbs? Who's the manufasturer? Whats the wattage?
Where did you buy your lights from?
And lastly haw difficult was the install? Are there some tricky parts you didn't expect when you did yours?
There's a good vibe in this forum, I'd appreciate any feedback..
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Stoney
GenIII
12/23/2002
23:24:26
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My fogs were missing when I bought my SLT(used).
I bought new OEM units and found the easiest way to install them was to remove the complete bumper/valance unit and do the job on the floor.
Stoney
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CaliDak98
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2003
15:38:19
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Stoney, thanks for the info..
How much did you pay for the OEM lights?
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Stoney
GenIII
1/21/2003
16:45:08
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CD98,
The OEM units were a little pricey: They list for $95 ea and I was given a 25% discount because I bought the Dak at that dealership.
I chose this route because I had an SLT, which came with the lights already installed. The previous owner had rammed the valance and snapped off the light housings (the mounting bracket is an integral part of the housing).
If you choose aftermarket lights, you will have to fabricate some metal bracketry to mount them. If your valance did not come with lights, you will probably find a hole saw the easiest way to open the holes.
Hope this helps.
Stoney
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Lee
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2003
21:13:03
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go to walmart and get the PIAA lights.. they're $40 and very nice lookin... fits perfect in the valance holes.. they shine a bright white.. good luck
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CaliDak98
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2003
15:19:58
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Do you really have to saw a hole? I took a quick look underneath and there seemed to be a removable back to open up the hole, though it seemed difficult to remove albeit a half-assed attempt.
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Stoney
GenIII
1/23/2003
16:05:39
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Donno if you did a search, but I recall reading some old posts discussing the need to cut out the blanks for Daks not originally equipped with fogs.
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Gentleman
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2003
10:56:22
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4" hole saw minus the pilot bit works perfect
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CaliDak98
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2003
14:41:41
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Sweet
Thanks alot
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