DODGE DAKOTA HEADLIGHT REMOVAL REPLACEMENT

In this DODGE DAKOTA HEADLIGHT REMOVAL REPLACEMENT we take out the headlights on this truck and replace them with DEPO upgraded black housing headlights. The headlights are the same for a 1997 to 2004 Dodge Dakota as well as a 1998 to 2004 Dodge Durango. They are a bit tricky to remove but once you see how they come out its pretty simple. We adjust the bumper as well so that our headlight gap is even on both sides and reinstall the new black housing headlights. We will also be upgrading the halogen light bulbs to LED soon but for now you can see what these upgraded headlights look like with just standard halogen bulbs.
#DODGE #MOPAR #LED
Here are the DEPO headlights we installed:
amzn.to/309ewwk
Here is Jonathan's channel
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[@BoostedMotorsports]

Here are the DEPO headlights we installed: amzn.to/309ewwk

[@gregoryburdette9754]

how'd you get the headlights with the clear side marker im not a fan of the orange

[@chaz13748]

Thank you so much for this video. Just picked up my son a 04 Dakota. The headlights are definitely the first things needed to be replaced. You made it look simple as hell! 🤙🏻

[@zacharyballard3428]

Oh thank god You just saved me so much time. My headlights was so easy to get out on my 2001 dodge Dakota. Thanks man!

[@Ryanbirkholtz]

You can also remove the parking light on the stock headlights to get the headlight out easier

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

There is a screw to separate the turn signal and running light from the headlight. I'm glad you pointed that out.

[@levigrafton6854]

Glad I saw this comment, I missed that in the video and the after market headlights have a different turn signal setup. Also that bolt looks like a bitch lol

[@toothytube]

Unfortunately, he did not "point out" the fact that there are also two retaining clips that need to be depressed if the assembly is still fully functional. In this case, the clips were either damaged, broken, or defective. You can not remove the turn signal assembly by simply removing the #10 Torx screw if those two retaining clips are in proper working order.

[@montgomeryfitzpatrick473]

Took 2 trips to the store to get right bit for that screw, I'm a plumber and nothing in multipacks of bits fit in in a bit holder. Got long T15 only to find out it's T10, owners manual doesn't specify 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@juancarraballo9731]

oh men thanx for the video !! right on time 💯. btw nice kota fr

[@jonathansargent889]

Looks good man

[@359alex]

Good stuff 👍

[@McDuffy92]

Looks great! You should get some aftermarket taillights also.

[@coryglandon9095]

got the same ones and this video helped alot thanks and their awesome!

[@kamronpowell5784]

Did they come with the white siding

[@Robert-if5hh]

badass!

[@jeffclontz3772]

Totally changed the face with those new 👓!

[@940joey2]

Nice video

[@juanmondragon779]

Amazing video thanks bro.. What size are the screws for the entire headlight? Mine is lose i need new ones

[@DarrensTruckzs]

Righton .. intrested to see with the new headlight bulbs,an I’m jus trying to understand one part !!?? Did you only have to use those screw on brackets that came with them .. therefor not have to use old brackets off old headlights ? Sorry Im gettin tired lol as it’s late here in my part of the land an my brain is slowing down lol.. I think the Dakota will look much better too when you get your other size tires on those ones jus look too big,curious to see what size an type you go with .. keep up the good build an good content coming I’m enjoying ! 👍

[@xA18kND1x]

Couldn't find the LED conversion video for this truck, just bought some and installed the rear LED but am getting the dreaded hyperflash. My Dak is an 01 so I think LED Flasher Modules is different for 2000 and earlier but really wanted to see your experience with it before I installed the front ones. A link or advice would be great if possible. TIA

[@aguyinpostfalls]

Zip ties rule!

[@assassinm22dakota49]

Lol that is exactly how my bumper is on my 2001 dodge dakota V8 sport. I bought some headlights and again broken screws on them so can’t even adjust them though. My driver side sits well for alignment passenger doesn’t sit well but that is also the one with a broke screw that broke out of the assembly.

[@davefrechette1419]

Thank you very much for the how to video; it made the process easy and explained some features that otherwise would have gone unnoticed. Good job!

[@Randy-gy6uw]

Love that blue

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Me too! I think I would have sold the truck by now if it wasn’t this color 🤣

[@Randy-gy6uw]

@@BoostedMotorsports I still have my 97 dodge but I have a green one love these trucks

[@ReverendMichels]

Can you do a few seconds showing indicator lights blinking?

[@JoseOrtiz_1416]

I tried aftermarket headlights on my durango and the aim and light output on them suck!! Hopefully you'll have a better outcome

[@jasonyates1305]

There is a T10 Torx screw between the headlight and the marker lenses.

[@chriscochran9752]

Did they require any beam adjustment or we they a true bolt in and go product?

[@aaronalbers3607]

What led did you use for the corner light?

[@DownHillgamer]

Duuude, I need you to make a shopping cart off all the bulbs I need to do the same set up you you did all around, I’ve got my shopping cart set up close but I feel like I’m missing somthing or I’m gunna end up buying the wrong shjt

[@09hockeygoalie]

How'd you do the cluster lights?!

[@barrytatatek5810]

I just bought replacement headlights for 1997 Dakota and seen the bottom bolt is hard to get to. You just showed an easier way to remove it. Thank you Great job.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Barry glad I could help!

[@Martinez07]

BoostedMotorsports How did you get the depo headlights with a white side marker? Because the ones you listed in the description have an amber one?

[@tommyphantom9961]

@@Martinez07 fr

[@kamronpowell5784]

How’s the side piece white. All of the ones I’m finding are orange

[@user-zy6sd8cb3s]

where did you get them brackets

[@ssh7778]

I need those lights

[@fmsida]

With those new shrouds, LED's are going to blind people in front of you and incoming traffic. Might look cool, but I would reconsider a different option. My suggestion, open those new headlights and add a proper HID installation with projectors and ballast.

[@eggnogsalad6730]

Are the headlights still holding up?

[@davidpaetsch8499]

There is a screw between signal lights and headlight take it out and the bottom slides out. I have same headlights but smoked and they suck the front reflector is way outta back and tosses the light everywhere you can't adjust them to be correct

[@averybrock6998]

I have the EXACT same bumper slant on my dakota

[@felipemarinho9597]

Preciso de uma par de faróis desse modelo lindos ... combinaria com a minha Dodge Dakota sport

[@jonicastle293]

Vc comprou? Tô querendo comprar pelo ebay

[@richardnielson3761]

the lower marker assembly comes off with a torx bit or phillips then the main headlight assembly is held on with 3 ten millimeter bolts

[@philbofa]

I don't understand why almost all aftermarket assemblies are sold as one piece. None of them go on right

[@tiorico7036]

How are the lights holding up? I'm looking at an identical set on LMC Truck for 200...I dont mind paying more for no leaks and fitment

[@BoostedMotorsports]

They are great so far!

[@POLOAZTECA]

Can you still find a lot of aftermarket cool stuff for this trucks? I'm thinking of getting one!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Yeah I’ve been having a ton fun building this thing and most parts are pretty cheap! I say go for It!

[@benharrell3223]

Don't

[@austin_94gt18]

Hey John, I went to the link for the headlights, but the lights its showing have amber side markers instead of white ones like urs. Does it actually come with white side markers?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Yeah the clear corner ones are discontinued I believe

[@austin_94gt18]

@@BoostedMotorsports 😫

[@Sam-lh7uh]

2:14 almost every dakota on the east coast has a rust issue on the inner bottom part of the fender here. be sure when washing your dakota to clean up under the hood up inside the fenders, as they are prone to collecting dirt grit and road salt. notice how clean boosted's is, cali doesnt share the corrosion issues the east coast does. EVERY pick a part junkyard in the DC area has dakotas, but its rare to find one with intact front fenders. ALL IT TAKES IS 5min extra when washing to make these trucks last FOREVER.

[@smallfredrick9]

Nice video man question what color blue is the truck it's nice af

[@OnlyGamerAround]

I believe it's the standard dakots blue

[@jansph]

Dakota R/T intense blue

[@russellf5832]

Learned that the 2 hr way...

[@Extinction.of.Innocense]

Renewed mine by vibrating sanding just the headlight lense and then used a micro polishing compound. Look as new. Snip off the 3 nibs 220 grit till it felt like 220 400 grit till it felt like 400 800 grit............................. Polished and buffed with micro polishing compound. Look as new. It took a while but with some sweat equity you could save $$$$$$.

[@Dcastoday]

Are the Depo headlights you linked in the description the same exact ones you installed? Just tryna get some confirmation because the picture of the ones on Amazon look a little different.

[@lukesweeney540]

Dwane Casey I agree, need confirmation! The corners look amber from the link!

[@briansorenson2045]

I would also like to know the same thing because the link looks like it still has amber corners

[@thomashutchison85]

Still waiting in a response about the corner lights

[@martinmaldonado3023]

@SrFtp can you please provide me the link

[@eggnogsalad6730]

@Bunta how do the headlights hold up?

[@nicholasbutterfield5644]

Did u have to order the driver and passenger side or was it a set doesn’t really say on Amazon

[@BoostedMotorsports]

It’s a set 💪

[@nicholasbutterfield5644]

Thank you

[@HappyHands.]

Probably a good idea to put a cloth over your painted bumper before doing this

[@craziswazzy4359]

I can’t find the same headlights. The link takes me to one with an amber colored reflectors, not the clear like yours.

[@kamronpowell5784]

Apparently it was discontinued which sucks. Sorry I’m a year late lol

[@user-nk4rw1yw8t]

What size were the bolts on the bumper?

[@eltonroberts6680]

I don't know that 3/4

[@oscarwalton1188]

If you removed the screw it would have been much easier most clear after market lights suck your better off with a factory style replacement I bought a set of clear ones for my 96 ram they weren't very good

[@ridgeabrams8352]

I can't find these headlights only ones I can find gave the amber marker

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Discontinued bud this video is 3 years old 😅

[@muko2002]

Use HID instead man! I use them on my corolla and them ballast are good and super bright 50W . It’s a Hylux Canbus ballast 2A50 . I wanted to use them on my ram but they turn off I’m assuming I need something else on it .

[@Sam-lh7uh]

for the ram youll need a canbus kit. LED headlights have come a long way, and might be easier for your ram! take a look on amazon, and be sure to check the fourms for your year of ram + canbus HID swap or CANBUS LED swap + your year of ram

[@muko2002]

Samuel p i really don’t need that . I was able to change the setting on my BCM telling that you have HID and LEDS on the rest of the truck. You can use Alfa OBD to change all those settings and more . I really don’t have all those wires and stuff .

[@Sam-lh7uh]

@@muko2002 wish they made something like that for the late 90s early 00s dodge gas trucks

[@Sam-lh7uh]

@@muko2002 sadly thats only an option if you get the pin from dealer too

[@muko2002]

Samuel p that’s true tho . But you can go to the dealer and ask for your pin with your car registration.

[@shein360]

I got my gf these and the lights barely shine. I went to buy brand new ones, and barely any better. I have to go led with these

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Yup get the LED bulbs for these! 💪

[@itsmeswirly9877]

Anyone figure out what that peg/clip thing is called. I can't figure out where to get them or what they're called

[@jamesm.1467]

Best way to identify it could be just going to a Dodge Dealership with this video and playback the video to the person behind the counter. They may be able to pull up some schematics and might be able to identify that clip...can't hurt to try.

[@kamronpowell5784]

Ever figure it out?

[@ericbarnes6371]

What about that damn plastic bolt I can't get out

[@josecortes9615]

I HAVE THE SAME TRUCK 99' R/T THIS BLUE 50K MILES FACTORY

[@arberfilms2302]

Will this kit work on a Durango slt?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Lifetime LOL’s yes! Same headlights 👍

[@matthewabt9348]

Headlights on these trucks are a royal pia

[@lilspookie954]

I have a 97 dakota, i purchased today new lights, but when i turn them on they don't stay on, like when i pull the lever they dont stay on, does anyone know the problem???

[@SnubBarracuda]

I have to wiggle the crap out of the knob to get the headlights to come on with my 98. I'm pretty sure it's that knob because the interior lights are finicky too.

[@lilspookie954]

@SrFtp yea, but I fixed it, the problem was with the nob I got it replaced and it stays on,

[@SnubBarracuda]

@SrFtp I found one new online for like $12 and swapped them out and they work perfect now too. :thumbsup:

[@Art70s]

Whats the paint code or the paints name

[@Furyous68]

Intense blue

[@81rfrench]

I noticed those new (used) tires in the thumbnail....but not in the video. Bet i can guess what the next video is about. **spoiler alert** 😆

[@jameswilkins288]

sale me those headlights

[@kylestrokelitus360]

Ok 1st off, take the entire 1st 3 minutes of the video cause it's evident you realized it mistake. Cut to the chase people aren't here to hang out we're trying to learn quickly cause we're already pressed for time. And I apologize to be an ass it just seems everyone wastes people's time for no reason all the time lately. My fuse has burned short these days.

[@ChaseEchols-sn3pb]

DO NOT REMOVE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. Just reach behind the light turn the clip counter clockwise. & Remove the Bulb & replace. it is three steps that’s it. PULL THE PLUG IN OFF THE LIGHT. Remove the Clip & pull the Bulb. No tool required. Just Hands!

[@montgomeryfitzpatrick473]

First time changing 02 durago turn signals drove me crazy. Having a 2" T10 is lunacy for anyone but a mechanic and short bits in bit kits won't fit once installed in and any driver extension.

[@Mark7thH]

Just unscrew the one screw holding in the marker lights to the haedlight and the headlight bolts are easily accessible.

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

hmm one year from.now just another faded plastic light...me ole H3 head light..just wipe...glass

[@bongcaballero2209]

hicm jeep copass

[@jeffersondarcy6648]

This didn't really help me much.

[@terrybaker2324]

Not much help

[@_DrDrakeRamoray]

You can't polish a turd.

[@HappyHands.]

if it's fossilized you can ;)