Amazon ROW Ranger LED headlights for US use.

[AdamHarris]

I know there’s other threads about the mustang style ROW headlights fitted to US Rangers, but I’m not personally the biggest fan of those to be honest. This style looks a little better to me. Who has fitted/wired these up or something similar? And just save your “those won’t fit “comments because you “heard” they would not. Looking for input from those who have actually done it. Thanks!

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[OFC Ranger]

Red Flag:

How nice of them to post their "blurred out" certification letter.

Oh wait, let me click on the image maybe I just need to zoom in....

Oh.

Which begs the question, why do they bother with the smoke and mirrors:

THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS "DOT APPROVED"

What's Up with 'DOT APPROVED' Product Statements?

There is significant confusion and misunderstanding regarding lighting regulations for the transportation industry in the United States. Truth is, the terms "DOT approved" or "SAE approved" don't mean anything unless you're talking about headlights. That's because headlights are the only lights required by law to have a "DOT" marking. Even then, the 'DOT' marking only means the manufacturer of the headlight certifies the product was made in compliance with DOT standards; not that the US Department of Transportation has approved it.

ie; they are lying - there is no certification

 

[T Bone]

I agree with ofc ranger that blurry dot certificate would keep me away for sure.

 

[AdamHarris]

Well ok I get what you are saying and yes they’re probably not actually “DOT certified“ whuch means they have not been tested in the US which probably also means they are properly bright, as they should be...

A whole bunch of “DOT certified “new vehicle headlight assemblies are failing the brightness tests in the US.

But yes that’s why this Chinese company bothers to put it on there because it gives folks a warm and fuzzy to see that they are “DOT certified”

 

[OFC Ranger]

All they have to do is make sure they work for over 30 days, then you are boned on returning them to Amazon due to a failure.

Maybe they work fine, who knows. I have some higher dollar chicom light bars that work fine, but I also break them down and seal them with gasket maker and put a heavy coat of wax on the lense. and or/spray with non-yellowing clear coat.

 

[Big Blue]

Save yourself a ton of problems and spend a little more on a set of Alpharex lights. Then you will know they fit and plug in, a number have already done it. And they really do meet US standards.

 

[AdamHarris]

Save yourself a ton of problems and spend a little more on a set of Alpharex lights. Then you will know they fit and plug in, a number have already done it. And they really do meet US standards.

OK you may very well be correct. However, what do we really know about AlphaRex? We have a few guys on here running them I believe. How are they holding up? Are they really a better quality product? They’re made in China just like everything else.

 

[Big Blue]

OK you may very well be correct. However, what do we really know about AlphaRex? We have a few guys on here running them I believe. How are they holding up? Are they really a better quality product? They’re made in China just like everything else.

Alpharex is a known lighting company in the auto industry for many years. And having as you put it A FEW guys running them is certainly better than none. At least you can know they will fit without modification and will be plug and play electrically. Also they aren't toting some bogus certification certificate. Just not worth the risk for really not that much more money. I do agree the Lariat lights are ridiculous in price even used.

 

[Dahveed]

ROW lights will not fit a US-spec Ranger without some surgery. The outside lower mounting tab is not in the same place. The US light's tab protrudes outwards, whereas the tab on the ROW light is pulled in. The ROW Ranger doesn't have the same front bumper and valence that the US Ranger has so things aren't quite in the same place.

US:

ROW:

 

[Trigganometry]

I know there’s other threads about the mustang style ROW headlights fitted to US Rangers, but I’m not personally the biggest fan of those to be honest. This style looks a little better to me. Who has fitted/wired these up or something similar? And just save your “those won’t fit “comments because you “heard” they would not. Looking for input from those who have actually done it. Thanks!

I work a lot with plastics. The automotive types are also some of the most expensive. Not all headlamps are are the same. Quality ones built with the right materials and adhesives will last decades without micro cracking or leaking. You pay for that though.

Knockoffs look the same but everything about them is to squeeze profit using bare minimum. They won’t last but a few years. If you get 5 I would consider that getting lucky.

 

[AdamHarris]

ROW lights will not fit a US-spec Ranger without some surgery. The outside lower mounting tab is not in the same place. The US light's tab protrudes outwards, whereas the tab on the ROW light is pulled in. The ROW Ranger doesn't have the same front bumper and valence that the US Ranger has so things aren't quite in the same place.

US:

ROW:

Yes I know the lower mounting tab would have be left off or some fabing done for it to bolt up. Yes I know some wiring would have to be done as well. The body outlines however matchup.

 

[AdamHarris]

Well I think you guys are right. For as much is these cost and how difficult they are to mount, and if one LED goes out then you’re buying a whole new set of lights and any kind of support will be nonexistent, the risk of them being pieces of shit is too great.

 

[shaketxavius]

Just take your pick of these: https://alpharexusa.com/product-category/performance-lighting/ford-ranger-2016-2020/

I have the LUXX Alpha Black and I am absolutely happy with the purchase. And the silly startup sequence is very quick and you hardly ever notice it. It's done by the time most people open or close the door anyways.

 

[21VBRanger]

Just take your pick of these: https://alpharexusa.com/product-category/performance-lighting/ford-ranger-2016-2020/

I have the LUXX Alpha Black and I am absolutely happy with the purchase. And the silly startup sequence is very quick and you hardly ever notice it. It's done by the time most people open or close the door anyways.

Shaketxavius-How are the lights holding up? Any issues so far?

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