boardmanMJ Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I ran the H4 bulb conversion on my XJ for awhile. I used 60watt lows with 100watt highs if I do recall. They weren't exactly street legal but I never had any problems with the police. I had cheap housings that I got off eBay and I bought the hella lights from 4wd. They were much brighter than stock. I upgraded to the truck lite LED lights now (really pricey but I got them as a gift so why not?) but they aren't "soft white" like you are looking for they are "cool white" which has a tiny bit of a blue tinge to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Ok, I am bringing this back from the dead. Driving home tonight just as it was getting dark. Put my lights on - to be seen, not to see. Pulled in to my drive way and with my lights shining on the garage door, I could hardly tell they were on. My truck is totally stock. What are all the parts I need get for this upgrade? Suggestions on brands and where to purchase? Harnness, lights, switch, light-cans, anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/CERAMIC-H4-HEADLIGHT-RELAY-WIRING-HARNESS-2-HEADLAMP-LIGHT-BULB-SOCKET-PLUGS-7X6-/330813121438?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4d05ffa39e http://www.ebay.com/itm/200mm-H6054-H4-EURO-CONVERSION-HEADLIGHTS-KIT-/330594258615?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4cf8f40eb7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzzzBear Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 These Bulb Casings are Similar to what I have, Nice Glass Face, Good Light Output. http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-88-JEEP-COMANCHE-PAIR-OF-7x6-CRYSTAL-CHROME-DIAMOND-CUT-HEADLIGHTS-/201114859826?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AJeep%7CModel%3AComanche&hash=item2ed3613932&vxp=mtr Here is where I get my 130W Foglight Bulbs, 140W/100W H4 Halogen Bulbs. Will be getting others too. www.memotronics.com I have dealt with him, willing to do good deals when getting Quantity Order. He was on evilbay, sent a Business Card in the Package. Great Prices, Good Quality Bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The Autopal housings are a huge improvement over stock with the relay harness and 55w H4 bulbs. The Hella E-code housings are a huge improvement over that. Much improved light dispersion and sharper cutoff. The Hella housings cost more unfortunately but are worth the extra expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 There is no valid need for anything beyond halogen sealed beams at most. Just what the heck did you do before halogens? Seems like some in here need to give up driving after dark....(ducking and running) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 How clean are your headlights? Older scratched and cloudy lenses can also cause issues. The relay harness upgrade will make a difference by itself. Sadly I'd have to say that the Lada I bought this summer had better headlight wiring from the factory... and we're talking about a car built by a company that was driven out of business in this market by Hyundai in the mid nineties. At any rate, any of the harnesses suggested in this thread will do better. The Silvania H6054XV's that I put in are definitely more than adequate for unlit roads in the middle of nowhere where there's always a large animal on the road on a stormy night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertmike Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi guys I have an 88 MJ and 89 XJ. Just wanted to check and see if this is the correct harness for Putco. The fitment guide says no. The links that cruiser54 posted seem to be old or not available anymore. Will the Putco harness fit both cars? http://www.amazon.com/Putco-230004HW-Premium-Automotive-Lighting/dp/B001P29X4G/ref=au_as_r?ie=UTF8&Make=Jeep%7C42&Model=Comanche%7C348&Year=1988%7C1988&carId=002&n=15684181&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Yes, that's the one. Here's a better pic of it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertmike Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 After reading the reviews I'm not so sure its the one. I found a new listing that cruiser54 had posted for a few $ more and has ceramic connectors. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CERAMIC-H4-HEADLIGHT-RELAY-WIRING-HARNESS-2-HEADLAMP-LIGHT-BULB-SOCKET-PLUGS-7X6/331273872366?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D24934%26meid%3D89e034a2ae3d4e808110fc4997ff557f%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D10514%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D330813121438#ht_11082wt_1028 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 After reading the reviews I'm not so sure its the one. I found a new listing that cruiser54 had posted for a few $ more and has ceramic connectors. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CERAMIC-H4-HEADLIGHT-RELAY-WIRING-HARNESS-2-HEADLAMP-LIGHT-BULB-SOCKET-PLUGS-7X6/331273872366?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D24934%26meid%3D89e034a2ae3d4e808110fc4997ff557f%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D10514%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D330813121438#ht_11082wt_1028 I'm sure it's the right one for the Putco harness, as was your question. It's the same one I used many moons ago when it was marketed by IPD. The other one you reference is not from Putco, it's from octane_lighting ?, but it should be fine also. It's up to you. Go for it............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 It's all good. Choose whichever you prefer. They will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolsJK Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Here are my LED's from highbeamoffroad.com with H4 housings. They are white 6000K temp, CREE LEDs with lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Putco part number is 23004HW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butchershop Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I think this fits in here somewhere (feel free to move). I'm providing info, not an endorsement of litigation.. Sylvania class action suit. $10 to you if you purchased select Sylvania products (some mentioned in this thread) between Sept 2005 and July 2014. www.autolightclaims.com to check the list and fill out a claim form... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Here are my LED's from highbeamoffroad.com with H4 housings. They are white 6000K temp, CREE LEDs with lifetime warranty. How is the output on these LEDs? Got a night pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolsJK Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Here are my LED's from highbeamoffroad.com with H4 housings. They are white 6000K temp, CREE LEDs with lifetime warranty. How is the output on these LEDs? Got a night pic? I might. Can't get one if I don't though. It's on jack stands in the garage. Very good output in these housings. Square headlights FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolsJK Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Here are my LED's from highbeamoffroad.com with H4 housings. They are white 6000K temp, CREE LEDs with lifetime warranty. How is the output on these LEDs? Got a night pic? Ah ha! Before adjusting. They're bright. But don't blind oncoming traffic like HIDs can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I think this fits in here somewhere (feel free to move). I'm providing info, not an endorsement of litigation.. Sylvania class action suit. $10 to you if you purchased select Sylvania products (some mentioned in this thread) between Sept 2005 and July 2014. www.autolightclaims.com to check the list and fill out a claim form... This must have something to do with the very ordinary Sylvania SilverStar headlamps with extraordinary claims that everyone raved about, si? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butchershop Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 :yes: SI! ...misrepresented claims about brightness, road visibility, and the life of the bulbs.... Sylvania denies these claims and denies they did anything wrong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm glad they were exposed. Too bad for the suckers that bought them though. The German company Osram manufactured quality automotive lighting products until they merged with Sylvania. Osram was OEM equipment on Benzs, BMWs, Audis etc.; good products all. Now they have "outsourced" overseas like everything else. :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Meh. I got them cause they were the only "oem equivalent" a particular parts chain carried. They're a step or two above the lights that were in the MJ when I bought it, but yeah, nothing too special. Not surprising since they were only $12 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 No wonder I got my silverstars for $5 for the pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Well, everything costs more up here... More or less the same price for every other sealed beam at said chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Someone on another forum a year or so ago did a test of lumens on stock lamps before and after the supplemental harness. 35% improvement with just the harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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