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Old 01-02-2008, 04:13 PM
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Quality of eBay Sport Headlights - ??

I'm looking at a replacing my headlights with some of the Sport (four bulb) models I see on eBay. I see them offered by a number of sellers, and when I look at the pictures they all look identical to me. I'm also planning on installing relay's at the same time.

For all who have obtained Sport Headlights from eBay or another non-OEM source, how would you rate the quality of construction compared to an original Dodge unit?

How well do they throw light in both High and Low beam modes? Any problems with fogging or leaking?

If you can, please list the eBay seller or other internet seller you used and any praise or problems. If your using relays, did you purchase or make your own harness?

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Old 01-02-2008, 05:19 PM
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I bought mine form 1aauto.com the quality seems pretty good all though I think they had a sticker that said maid in taiwan or something. They dont leak or fog up. They also make quiet a bit more light then the factory ones.
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I'm curious because of the fact that I need to replace one of mine because of a broken adjustment tab. How well do they match the OEM ones?
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My question is... Do they fog up like the stock ones do over time????? I need to either repair mine or replace them... What should I do??? Less then $50 to repair my current lights or $200 for new ones....
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Spend 15 bucks on an assorted pack of sand papers and polishing compound and do it yourself. I did one side and it came out great. I started to do the other side and then broke a tab, so I'm just gonna order a new set and keep these for spares.

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mine haven't fogged up at all and I think they look exactly the same as oem ones but I might be wrong
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I bought mine off of ebay (can't remember who from off the top of my head) and they are excellent. They do look a bit different than stock, but IMO, they are much better mainly because they aren't yellow and hazed yet. LOL
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some very fine steel wool is great for polishing that type of plastic, then hit it with the flitz or other polish to get it nice and clear again
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I haven't had any problems with mine (non-sport). I remember reading where they have had problems in the past but I think most of those have been resolved.
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Thanks for the responses, I went ahead and purchased a set of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...3049QQtcZphoto

I contacted a number of people who purchased them from the same seller and they all were happy. Hopefully I will be too after wiring up the relays to them.
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