ownedueasy Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Has anybody done a headlight conversion to the bixenon/HID lights? If so what did you use to go about doing that? A link to something that would fit please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 There are several threads about headlight conversions on CC. I just did the HID upgrade a few weeks ago. http://comancheclub.com/topic/38541-headlight-wiring-harness-questions/page-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I've done it. Two IPF housings and a VVME H4 HID kit. The bulbs are actually 4200K since I dislike blue lights. These are nice and white with a good beam pattern. Here is a poor quality photo I snapped while welcoming the new day cruising down the highway: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I haven't done HIDs in mine. I don't like them. I have the delta housings, putco wiring harness and 130watt Narva off-road motorcycle bulbs. VERY bright. They outshine my kc daylighter pencil beams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcharge Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 HIDs are fine as long as you get proper housings that can aim the lights correctly so you're not blinding every one else on the road. Another option is upgrading to H4 housings. You can get the harness, bulbs, and housings off Amazon for under $100 shipped and the difference in lighting is night and day. http://www.amazon.com/Genssi-Headlights-Bulbs-Non-Sealed-H4651/dp/B007JNXAL2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1414857830&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=autopal+7x6+h4 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P29X4G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000COBLKW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Even just the harness is a huge upgrade over stock because the stock harness doesn't put out enough power. It's entirely plug and play and takes about 10-20 minutes to install. Some people have issues with the relays that come with the harness, but I've been running mine for 3 years without issue. They're fine if you keep them dry. If you want replacements they're the same as the headlight relays that come on early and mid 2000s Hondas. I know its the same ones the S2000 and Miata used, not sure on other models. This has been the first upgrade I've done on the last couple XJs I bought and my current MJ because it's such a cheap and drastic improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 No recommendations for LED lighting yet? https://olympusoffroad.3dcartstores.com/Zeus-LED-Headlight-Pair_p_161.html Images: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/lighting-electronics/1116962-zeus-off-road-led-lighting.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcharge Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Unless you have proper housings to aim them correctly they're as bad as HIDs. And the guy that runs Olympus off road is an absolute moron on par with the idiot that runs Wayalife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/hella-h-4-headlight-/390968505429?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b0789f455&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 HID conversions can be somewhat delicate in my experience. If you off road or travel a lot of rough roads, I'd stay away from them and just do the putco harness and H4 conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 It's just SO SIMPLE. Do the harness. Experience the results. Then, proceed on an upgrade path if you feel the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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