headlight conversion

[ownedueasy]

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?

[87MJTIM]

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

[87Warrior]

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:

[krustyballer16]

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!

[Motorcharge]

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.

[AMCJeepMJ]

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

 

 

[Motorcharge]

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.

[Jeep Driver]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/hella-h-4-headlight-/390968505429?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b0789f455&vxp=mtr

[benjy_26]

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.

[cruiser54]

It's just SO SIMPLE.

 

Do the harness. Experience the results. Then, proceed on an upgrade path if you feel the need.