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Old 04-12-2017 | 01:14 AM
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Which headlight brand is the best for a 2001 jeep cherokee?
I used a Japanese brand, but it did not work well.
Old 04-12-2017 | 01:48 AM
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Trucklites, hella e-codes, there are a few depending on your wallet
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Originally Posted by Arab1970
Hi,
Which headlight brand is the best for a 2001 jeep cherokee?
I used a Japanese brand, but it did not work well.
You upgraded your harness already, right?
Old 04-12-2017 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Guywitha92
Trucklites, hella e-codes, there are a few depending on your wallet
Thanks
Old 04-12-2017 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
You upgraded your harness already, right?
No
Old 04-12-2017 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Arab1970
No

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f74/he...pgrade-219596/
Old 04-12-2017 | 11:39 AM
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Do the harness upgrade. It takes the load off the headlight switch, and the lights will be brighter for it. Search for Putco or H4 headlight upgrade, etc.. You can find them on ebay. Thats where i got mine. Part # H6054-HRNS.

The link jhc7399 posted is the harness i bought. Dont remember the price, but it was less than a Putco. Maybe $30 or so.

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Old 04-12-2017 | 03:20 PM
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Definitely do the harness upgrade first. Here is a before and after of just the harness upgrade.

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Old 04-12-2017 | 05:28 PM
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Do the harness upgrade first.
Old 04-12-2017 | 06:26 PM
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Does the harness upgrade really do anything for LED headlights since they draw less amps then a standard light? I havent tested voltage with the lights on so I have no idea if mine would benefit from it.
Old 04-12-2017 | 07:03 PM
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I am going to be doing the harness upgrade myself soon. But OP, as far as just a regular brand of headlight, ive noticed a very nice improvement with GE Nighthawks. Sylvania Xtravisions look too blue and arent quite as bright, and ive heard the Silverstars burn out fast.
Old 04-12-2017 | 07:21 PM
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I've had my Putco harness and Silverstars for I'd guess going on 5yrs now. Had one relay I had to replace early on. Silverstars are fine.
Old 04-12-2017 | 09:48 PM
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OP do the harness upgrade then get some eBay E-codes some even come with the bulbs. Then your are done and done.

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Old 04-13-2017 | 01:54 AM
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Even with leds the relays are a smart idea,They cut the power that goes through your headlight switch which will make it last longer.And the power has a short line to the headlights giving any headlight more power and faster.
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Thanks to all,
But I always replace the lamps only, I do nothing with the harnness...



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