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I recently had my front bumper plastic trim off to do some headlight work and decided to clean up the chrome under the plastic. It cleaned up pretty good. I kind of like the extra chrome look, but would like to add some kind of a strip where the clips that hold the plastic cover on are...

Another question. There are several ground wires for the harness and the ballasts. If I find an existing Dodge ground screw that is close to my ground wire, can I use it for my ground, and, on the side with the ballast and the MotoControl, is it ok to ground the ballast and the controller to...

Bromiley99, Thank you for that information. The pictures really helped.

I was wondering for those members who have upgraded their headlights with the Retroshop headlights, where have you attached the ballasts and the Moto Control unit? The ballasts and the control unit are not too big (about 2x3x1 inches) but kind of heavy. They definitely need to be attached to...

I just replaced the batteries on our '97. They were Interstate AGMs. Lasted 6.5 years. We don't drive the truck too much so I keep it on a solar trickle charger. Also, my '07 FJ has an Optima Red Top that is 8 years old. No trickle charger, but drive it more frequently. Supposedly, the...

Thanks again guys. I do have an angle grinder. I'll give that a try.

Several follow up questions: 1. Should I disconnect the negative battery terminals before starting the project? 2. I don't have a sawzall. Should I buy one or can I make the cuts with a hacksaw and/or file? Thanks again.

Guys, Thank you very much. I think I have the info I need. I cannot wait to start and finish this project!

Hi Guys and Ladies. Old topic, but after searching, many of the links no longer work. Our Ram is a '97 2500 diesel. Headlights are terrible. I have replaced the housing many times with new OEM housings and finally Sylvania zXes but nothing really helps the lack of light. I have been reading...

Thanks for the input. As a follow up, I think I may have sort of isolated the water source. We had a good rain the other day, so I got in the truck during the rain and watched a trail of water on the front edge of the plastic trim by the passenger side of the right kick panel. Tracing it up I...

Ours is a '97 2500 diesel with the back seat. I have been fighting the issue of water on the passenger side floor for a long time. Spent lots of money at the dealer fixing the AC condensation line, cleaning cowl vents, etc. Still getting water on the floor when it rains. I cannot find any...

Thank you. I think I get it.

Thanks to everyone who has helped with answers. As a follow-up question what does being in lockup mean and how do I get there and keep the truck there? Thanks in advance.

We have a '97 Ram 2500 Cummins SLT auto with the 3.54 rear. My wife pulls her 27.5 foot aluminum goose neck horse trailer with one horse and some tack which in total weighs about 8,000 pounds, I think. The truck runs great, we are the original owners and it only has 105k miles on it. We have...

Guys, I need your help. Our Dodge is a 97 Ram diesel 4x4. Most of the time it just sits so the batteries tend to run down. The Interstates I have in there now are about 18 months old and are starting to need to be jumped if I don't drive the truck about once per week. Based upon this thread I...