Alpha Rex Headlights

[DScherbarth]

Just curious if anyone has looked into these or tried them out, Alpha Rex. The Pro and the Luxx look pretty close to stock. The Nova looks a little different but has the highest output and is pretty pricey. Supposed to be plug and play LED.

https://www.alpharexusa.com/product...a_make:266;pa_model:2724;pa_fitment-year:1834

and a you tube video on them,

 

[Walker111]

I have alpharex in my 4th gen. I opened them up and put in morimoto HId lows and led highs. The light output is phenomenal. But the fitment is ****. Typical aftermarket…. One of these days I’ll build my OEM projectors.

TYC and Depo, I believe are the only aftermarket company that makes close to OEM fitting lights.

just my .02.

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[Mikey-KE7LBB]

I've been running a set since October, and I absolutely love them!! One drawback, is they are a real pain in the arse to aim. You have to remove the entire light assembly to make adjustments. Once they are set, you are good to go! A big plus is that they are indeed "plug & play", since you get to have LED's without dealing with CANBUS adapters.

Amazon product ASIN B08KXWW1P2

 

[Darkbloodmon]

That's alot of paper for plastic..... , .02

I got some cheap LED fog lights for my 03 and they made night and day difference even after I installed new TYC housings (aimed) with the highest output Hallogens I could find for a fraction of the new housings and bulbs cost.

For that price point or near it you could have and OEM projector set built.

 

[Rowdy Dalton]

When my Halogen replacements start to dim, I'm putting in some Beamtech LED's. I've heard nothing but good about them. For $43, it's easier to swallow than $1100. Plus, if I dont like them, I just take out the bulb and put the Halogens back in.

Amazon product ASIN B073ZDLKT9

 

[Darkbloodmon]

I apologize for getting off topic partially but,

Is there accident protection insurance on those housings? If a dumb four legged animal jumps out in front of you or a two legged one does something stupid; I'd have receipts ready to fire off for insurance given their price point.

I'm still looking for a heavier duty full face bumper for my 03 as a precaution for my Mishimoto Radiator and Intercooler. But Mishimoto does offer an accident protection plan on some of their products.

 

[Topzide]

@Darkbloodmon, Good luck with insurance replacement without pay premium for them to replace. It's just like adding a cap or other accessory item, you got to declare it and pay a premium for them to be covered! Now we return to the previous program - I like the newer LED bulbs that are CANBUS friendly. Have replaced in several vehicles and when tuned, they give wide bright beam!

 

[AEdelheit]

I have had the Alpharex Nova for about 2 years and they are great except for the adjustment part. If someone wants to try and save money by putting LEDs in the stock housing and blinding all oncoming traffic thats on you, I have never been flashed with my Alpharex and as someone who almost wrecked on a motorcycle due to some jack ***with HIDs blinding me I do everything I can to not be that guy....

 

[Crunch]

TYC and Depo, I believe are the only aftermarket company that makes close to OEM fitting lights.

I replaced mine with Depo from Geno's back in August. I wanted OEM, but for a 20 year old truck I was having a hard time justifying the price difference. The Alpha Rex would be great on a new truck, but not on an old truck. The Depo lights fit well, but they bug out about 3/4" from the truck where the OEMs were pretty much flush. When I switched them out I took the time to raise the beam, which is something I wished I had done 20 years ago. The OEM lights really suck for performance.

 

[Rowdy Dalton]

I have had the Alpharex Nova for about 2 years and they are great except for the adjustment part. If someone wants to try and save money by putting LEDs in the stock housing and blinding all oncoming traffic thats on you, I have never been flashed with my Alpharex and as someone who almost wrecked on a motorcycle due to some jack ***with HIDs blinding me I do everything I can to not be that guy....

You can adjust the Beam of LED's so it doesn't blind oncoming traffic. Its been talked about, at length, in Jeep forums.

 

[seafish]

You can adjust the Beam of LED's so it doesn't blind oncoming traffic. Its been talked about, at length, in Jeep forums.

Well please do take a moment and explain how that is done to help “enlighten” us lowly dodge owners

 

[Topzide]

On the "better" LED replacement bulbs, they have a tuning ring so that you can adjust the beam to horizontal vs being vertical or something of the sort. I've always mark the OEM beam on a wall with tape. Then when LED's installed, see where they are and adjust the beam and or the headlight bucket adjustment to be back at OEM height. Most times it's just tuning the bulb pattern is all that's needed. LED's are a directional beam and need tuning to housing vs a halogen. Just takes a little bit of time that most don't take or read the install directions. People assume LED's just go in with nothing else needed!

 

[Rowdy Dalton]

Well please do take a moment and explain how that is done to help “enlighten” us lowly dodge owners

I own a "Lowly" 2006 Dodge 2500 5.9 4x4" , as well as a 2018 Wrangler. So, read up on the newer LED bulbs out there, it will be both enlightening and educational.

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[Rowdy Dalton]

On the "better" LED replacement bulbs, they have a tuning ring so that you can adjust the beam to horizontal vs being vertical or something of the sort. I've always mark the OEM beam on a wall with tape. Then when LED's installed, see where they are and adjust the beam and or the headlight bucket adjustment to be back at OEM height. Most times it's just tuning the bulb pattern is all that's needed. LED's are a directional beam and need tuning to housing vs a halogen. Just takes a little bit of time that most don't take or read the install directions. People assume LED's just go in with nothing else needed!

Yes. Ditto.

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[User113]

Note that the NOVA and LUXX lights are LED, but the PRO-Series uses H7 halogens, which explains why the PRO-Series headlights are also more reasonably priced.

 

[AEdelheit]

You can adjust the Beam of LED's so it doesn't blind oncoming traffic. Its been talked about, at length, in Jeep forums.

You are still putting an LED into a housing that was never designed for it, yes some can have provisions to be adjusted correctly but few do.

 

[Jim W]

You are still putting an LED into a housing that was never designed for it, yes some can have provisions to be adjusted correctly but few do.

I have been using LED's lights in my third gen truck since Jan 2019, with the original light housings. The LED lights that I am using are made to be used in the third gen light housing. You clock the lights to provide the proper light output so, as not to blind on coming drivers. The lights provide both high beam and low light beam. You do need to use a driver for the LED lights so, they work with the CAN BUS wiring in the truck. Here is the home page for LumaWerx LED lights.

I am also using LED fog lights on my truck too but a different brand.

 

[seafish]

IMO, the most important thing when using a different or "upgraded" bulb in NON PROJECTOR headlights is to insure that the filament hotspot is in the exact same location as the oem bulb....otherwise you will be scattering light and blinding oncoming drivers no matter your best intentions and other headlight adjustments!!!

While I have never heard of this LED tech before (even though I also drive a Jeep LOL) , It sounds as if the newer LED bulbs allow for some sort of beam adjustment of their hotspot that allows for the light output to more or less match the location of the original bulb filament that it is replacing....that is definitely a good thing.

Thanks for the info.

 

[muchsnow]

FYI,...LED bulbs in any housing intended for H bulbs is still illegal (cept for fog lights). Sorry, but I work nights and I've been blinded by many a Dodge truck running illegal lighting. Shame on ya... How many accidents are being caused by this in America?

 

[Rowdy Dalton]

My LED's inside my Halogen housings are doing just fine. I haven't had anyone flash their high beams at me yet. And, for the $43 investment, I'm good with that. I plan on adjusting them a little more, to have a more consistent light pattern.