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Jonas Janek
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4/11/2001
22:59:48
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I just was on www.ebaymotors and by bidding scored a brand new set of front clear lenses with all 6 amber bulbs and wiring harness's for $35.00. I see them all over the web for up to 100.00 for the same exact thing. In fact the place I won the bid though sells them outright for 75.00. check it out.
Jonas
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broeheem
GenIII
4/12/2001
03:06:56
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Lemme guess.... "procarparts.com"? I just won a bid for that package, too, although I'm ashamed to admit that I paid $36.00 (plus shipping, of course). Helluva deal, if they fit. I kinda don't like buying products sight unseen, but lately the prices and availablity are beginning to be too good to pass up. In the last week, in MAJOR anticipation of my truck finally arriving, I've mail-ordered:
Clear lens kit (eBay)
Xenon HID bulbs
MTX Thunderform
Infinity 5-channel amp
Boss graphic equalizer
Painted factory grille (to replace the bright grille)
I've convinced myself that I've just saved a bucket 'o money, and what the hell.... it all comes to my house with very little effort expended.
Patriot Blue '01 CC SLTplus, 4.7/multi-spd auto/3.55:1 LS
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weebedna
Unregistered
4/12/2001
07:09:18
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not bad...a month or so ago i was bidding on the clear lenses....never saw a closing bid price of less than $42 during about a week time span(which is what I got mine for)...but mine only included the 2 small side marker lights...had to go out and buy 4 amber bulbs at the 'big k' for $10...oh well..they do look good.
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Jonas Janek
Unregistered
4/12/2001
11:37:33
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How easy do they install? Is it hard to wire etc? How long did it take you?
Jonas
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87Dakota
Mechanic
4/13/2001
22:43:12
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I think clear lenses look like crap. They can stay on those hmong built rice burners. Just my opinion though.
1987 Dakota 3.9L, 3 speed, 220,000 miles
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RonW
*GenIII*
4/14/2001
13:34:44
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Thay are a pain to install! Somewhere I have detailed instructions that I wrote because the ones that came with them aren't worth the paper they're written on. There is no wiring to worry about. The stock wiring and sockets will be used. Let me see if I can find the instructions and I'll post them under a separate heading.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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WEEBEDNA
Unregistered
4/14/2001
20:08:17
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Mine went on easy....
I had both mine done in about an hour. I got mine via Ebay. They only came with the 2 side marker lamps/sockets and wires...I had to clip off the stock wire and solder these on. This was the hardest part and that wasn't a big deal.
There is only 1 t10 torx screw to remove and the lens assembly will slide right out...
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Black98Dak
DakotaEnthusiast
4/15/2001
07:44:16
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I had to use my drimel to get mine to fit.. had to cut off the "lip" of the socket where the bulb/harness attaches. Other than that, they were easy. I bought mine on the a group buy on the DML. Ask for Dester, I think you can still get the group buy price. They are made by APC.
I think the look sweeeeeeeeet on a black truck with a speed grille (like mine) Gives it that black and silver look on the front. I don't care for the rears too much.
Black 98 5.2l RC with lots of toys
http://members.home.net/ggaskin
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RonW
*GenIII*
4/15/2001
11:58:58
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To Weebedna,
The lights and wiring that came with yours, don't those go on the part that came with no light? These clear corners have lenses and light bulbs all along the bottom. Then, there's that small triangular piece that sits beside the headlamp. That comes from the factory with no light in it nor wiring to go with it, however there is a cutout for a light, at least in the factory corner. I haven't pulled my clear corner off to verify it's in there too. I would like to get those extra lights too so I can make cornering lamps out of that triangular part. Is that how you wired it up?
TIA,
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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Ernie
Unregistered
4/15/2001
21:00:32
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Are clear lenses DOT legal.
2001 Dakota RC Sport Plus V6 5 Speed RED
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RonW
*GenIII*
4/15/2001
21:16:46
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I can't say for certain but nobody in blue has stopped me here in Irvine. And these boys in blue will stop you just cuz they ain't got a donut left to chew on.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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WEEBEDNA
Unregistered
4/16/2001
00:25:39
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RonW....
My clear corners, like the stock units, only have a very small hole that is taped over on the triangular part. The bulb assemblies that came with mine was for the small lower side markers. Adding a bulb to the triagular area is a good idea though
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