cruiser54

I couldn't resist:

NewKindOfClown

Not sure, but I know they have a lot of inventory that isn't listed on the site. Call them and see what they have shelved.

Or go here. Read the descriptions; ignore the pictures:
http://stores.zmjeeps.com/compare/60...95/56324/56326

cruiser54

From my dear friend Rod Hart. The main theme song from Junior Bonner filmed in my town in 1972.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068786/

salad

PRESS-CAUGHT

Thanks Clown I'll drop them a line.

cruiser54

Come visit.......

World's Oldest Rodeo, brew pubs, yada yada.

salad

Don't worry. I'm waiting on some passport stuff, then I will be sure to test the treaties between our two cou - I mean I'll drop by.

Golf could probably get me down there for $40 in diesel.

cruiser54

I don't play golf...

DESERTXJ206

does anyone know which light housings I should be looking for on eBay? I'm planning to do a headlight overhaul nd run a put co harness and non sealed housins with a hi power bulb.

cruiser54

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200mm-H6054-H4-EURO-CONVERSION-HEADLIGHTS-KIT-/330594258615?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4cf8f40eb7

DESERTXJ206

Can I run HIds out of this housing or is there a better option for those?

salad

No, HIDs are very application-specific. You need proper projectors for those.

IMHO if you don't like the H4 halogens look into the TruckLite LEDs.

Have you done the harness upgrade yet?

cruiser54

Read this:

Originally Posted by xjsnake https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/hea...151196/index2/ - post2069179https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/headlights-151196/index2/ - post2069179
Upgraded headlights the legal (ish) way...

1) Get a new headlight harness.

You can make your own http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm

Or you can buy one: http://www.eautoworks.com/Putco-H4--...s-PRD7540.aspx

The eautoworks harnesses used to be quite cheap until everyone on this forum started recommending them and the price was raised accordingly.

You can pick them up for $29.99 here http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csd/full.aspx?Page=48 part number 36-3580. It says it fits a chevy blazer but it's the same as the eautoworks harness and I'm running the LMC harness in my XJ.

There are other more expensive options for pre-made harnesses but I'm not super familiar with those.

2) Upgrade to H4 housings

There are two types of regulations pertaining to headlight housings. There are DOT approved housings which are legal in the US and there are Ecode lights which are European housings and aren't legal in the US although many people use them as they are considered superior housings due to the light pattern.

DOT
Rampage http://www.quadratec.com/products/97009_501.htm
IPF http://www.quadratec.com/products/97017_1600.htm
Delta http://www.quadratec.com/products/97009_121.htm
Hella http://www.quadratec.com/products/97009_02.htm

Ecode
Autopals (look on ebay for Autopal 200mm H4 housing)
Hella http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=744
Cibie http://www.clearcorners.com/products/cibie/

Personally I won't buy housings that have plastic lenses, I much prefer glass but your mileage may vary.

3) Get good bulbs

Some of the above housings come with bulbs included with them. I tend not to recommend bulbs as the choices are extremely vast and everyone has their own preferences as to color and wattage.

4) Aim your headlights properly!

I can't say enough how much improperly aimed headlights annoy me on the road plus you are wasting all that time and effort to upgrade the lighting if you don't aim the light where it does the most good... http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=78017

5) On HID Lights

I do not recommend HID's for use in XJ's... People will show links to cheap HID kits and "Projectors" off of ebay and other sites which will give you a lot of light and will also throw a lot of light in all directions making you very visible to police and possibly blinding other drivers.


Read http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html for a well written description of the problems with HID kits.

When using HID's you need a true projector housing. I'm sure people will chime in and say they run HID's and ebay housings and have had no problems but I'm describing the legal (ish) way.

If you want to go down the road of HID's, take a look at what true projector housings cost http://www.kbcarstuff.com/6054-200mm...-p/xd-6054.htm
http://www.brightheadlights.com/hid-upcoming.htm
or you can buy the projectors and retrofit them into existing housings if you are so inclined: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/hea...9/#post1391556

There are a myriad of options available to consumers with the limiting factor being cost. One can spend under $100 and have significantly upgraded their lighting or they can spend $1000 and upgrade their lighting more. It's all in how much money you want to spend.

For those wanting to do some of these upgrades but not necessarily all I would do them in the following order:
1) Headlight Harness (major improvement even with sealed beams)
2) Housings and Associated Bulbs
3) Hid and Projectors (Cost prohibitive to do correctly)


For installation of the harness and housings see this excellent write up: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/my-h4-upgrade-114440/

Disclaimer: Always check your local and state laws as some places have more stringent lighting laws than others... I am in no way associated with any of the above companies and none of what I say should be taken as the absolute truth or only way to do things. Flame on...

cruiser54

Putco harness, Autopal housings, and 90/100 good quality bulbs work just great.

NewKindOfClown

I love my TruckLites.

Agreed, also a solid option

lonski349

Hello,

I am currently designing my own rear bumper with tire carrier but my calculated weight seems very excessive. Has anybody weighed their aftermarket bumper. If you could post your bumper weight without any extra components that would be very helpful for me to see if my weight of 200lbs with tire carrier but no tire is realistic.

Thanks