new to this forum but not the site
just bought a 2014 Ram 1/2 ton with 63k miles and have a couple of questions I'm sure there will be more but thought I would start with these.
1. the headlights are not as bright as i am accustomed to. The lenses are clear but appear to have a light film on the inside. Watched a few videos on different ways to appraoch the issue(s) but thought it best to ask here first.
a. Is it better to replace the entire assembly or
b. Try to take them apart and clean them?
c. If replacing, recommended sources?
c. Replace the bulbs with LED's
d. again recommended source
e. any issues with doing so? Not so concerned with T/S just the head lights

2. Bottom drivers seat cover is in great condition but would like to have a replacement ready, or to install & save the existing one from additional wear. I see quite a few offerings on line BUT ???? I'm not opposed to doing the upper as well if needed. Would prefer not to do the passenger seat as it's pristine Are there any Experiences/recommendations on sources that will match or be real close?

3. Wondering what the thing is at the top of the pic in the RED box?

TIA

Amazon has replacement pairs of headlight assemblies for around $110. Add Philips X-treme vision Plus 130% bulbs and you can see way better than stock. Or keep the headlight assys you have and just upgrade the bulbs to begin with. This only works if you don't have projector headlights.

Headlights were “ok” in my 17, but I upgraded both bulbs to LED from https://dieselleds.com/ Tried a couple lesser $ LED bulbs off Amazon but sent them back. I’d already gotten the diesel leds backup bulbs and they were great, so I decided to give their headlights a whirl. Very satisfied. If the lenses are cloudy I’ve always just replaced them.

Seats: I’ve put two lower cushions on from https://www.theseatshop.com/pages/d...koPTmiAMVpg2tBh2hDCFIEAAYASAAEgLvGPD_BwE That customers supplied. They were both a very quality product and matched quite well.

Round cylinder thingy….. hard to see in picture but looks like some sort of weight to offset some frequency to reduce nvh.

Thanks for the replies. And yes the round cylinder thing is a noise dampener per another member as well.
I'm going to try checking with the servicing dealer on the Carfax report to see if I can establish what has or has not been done regarding recommended services.
It was last in just over 60K miles which is a major service point. Hoping to get lucky with cooperation and possible copies of their recent invoices (without the previous owners details).

thanks again and I'm sure I'll be back down the road with more questions

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2. Bottom drivers seat cover is in great condition but would like to have a replacement ready, or to install & save the existing one from additional wear. I see quite a few offerings on line BUT ???? I'm not opposed to doing the upper as well if needed. Would prefer not to do the passenger seat as it's pristine Are there any Experiences/recommendations on sources that will match or be real close?


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Check ebay for seat covers/foam.

Plastic headlamp lenses respond well to rubbing compound - I've saved several with a wet-sanding (2000 grit) and some cutting polish.
Be sure to mask around the area.

What causes that is the resins baking out - kinda like faded paint - so you're essentially cutting through the dead stuff on the surface.

Please post a pic of your seats and is your truck a quad or crew cab?

Thanks.

Quad cab I believe, Short back doors and not a lot of room. Sorry to appear so ignorant but this is a new area for me:(

Seats are on hold for now till I get some time to work on it

I might be able to help you.

Tried sending you an email but no response.

Send me a PM.

Thanks.

I tried to clean / polish mine.

Gave up and bought new off Amazon . I think they were in the 125 range for both sides