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Old 12-08-2014 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
The 4136 is the Putco replacement and is available at any parts store.
^^^^ Yes on this. I actually used one of Cruisers old post from back in 2012, to fix the one that burned out on my Putco harness last winter.. and that is the number he posted.
Here is the post I found where he gave info on the relays.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/autopal-headlight-question-156706/#post2175981

and another

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/h4-...issues-170778/

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Old 12-08-2014 | 01:47 AM
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Subd. Nice write up.
Old 12-08-2014 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
The 4136 is the Putco replacement and is available at any parts store.
My bad.................I thought you were referring to the other harness.....

Sorry Duma to hijack your thread with the relays and harnesses....

I did a little research this morning, cause last time I went to buy one of these relays I had a hard time finding one.....

Turns out this relay that fits the "Putco" harness originally has it's origins in Ford Escort/Mercury Tracer, various Mazda vehicles, and some Suzuki models......

I did a search on all the major auto parts retailers, cause I have access to most of their wholesale websites at my work........
Here's what I found.............
Part numbers: BW4136, and 4136 didn't return any hits.
Part numbers: R4136, and R4136P are the ones you want to use.........I searched for interchanges for both part numbers.....

Here's who stocks them in the Denver area.....

Autozone: Part number 19327, $18.19, not stocked in stores-only at their hub store.
Napa : Part number AR374, $16.30, not stocked in their stores-only in their D/C.(edit- 3 stores in Denver area show it in stock)
Carquest: Part number 56-1588, $18.68, not stocked in thir stores- only in the D/C...............They had one in their cheaper "Red" line, part number 83302, $14.77, stocked in the store.
Advance Auto: Part number R4136, $22.99, not available in stores.
Part number R4136P, $17.99, only stocked in 2 of their stores within 25 miles from me.
O-Reilley's: Part number R4136, $19.99, their website didn't have access to search which stores stock this, so unsure.

Pricing will probably vary, as this is government pricing from our account....

If I had this harness, I would definately keep spare relays in the glove box.......At least in Denver area, chances are you wouldn't be near a store that has one in stock when you needed it. Not every town has a Carquest, but that would be your best bet..................(As a side note, Carquest was perchased by Advance Auto Parts recently, and they are closing some Carquest locations)

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Old 12-08-2014 | 09:39 AM
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I have trucklites and love them, interested to see how they will be in the nh winters but great light output compared to my hella vision plus headlights I used to have on

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Old 12-08-2014 | 09:41 AM
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Lows

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High with rigid 20"

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Originally Posted by triplets_red_xj
I have trucklites and love them, interested to see how they will be in the nh winters but great light output compared to my hella vision plus headlights I used to have on
Looking good, please come back and let us know in this thread how they did in the snow for you down there. Try to get pics of what the snow fall looks like and how the T/L performed, what the temp was, and so on.
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Ok I will
Old 12-08-2014 | 11:56 AM
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I love my trucklites as well.



Old 12-08-2014 | 12:33 PM
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I love my trucklites as well.



Man They really look good ....Nice jeep..
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy
I love my trucklites as well.




Very nice looking XJ.........................Great Job!
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Wish I had it in the budget for a set. Nice review and comments. Has me wondering if a clear headlight cover would keep the snow from covering the lights. Kind of looked like there is enough heat to melt the first bit of snow but as it accumulates it is just too much and freezes over. A flat vertical surface may help with that.
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Originally Posted by Tsaani97xj
Wish I had it in the budget for a set. Nice review and comments. Has me wondering if a clear headlight cover would keep the snow from covering the lights. Kind of looked like there is enough heat to melt the first bit of snow but as it accumulates it is just too much and freezes over. A flat vertical surface may help with that.
Dont let the price bug you. You can get sets for cheap. Just have to keep your eyes open. I've seen sets go for $280.00, $290.00 $300.00 (used) but in killer shape.
Old 12-08-2014 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Dumajones
Dont let the price bug you. You can get sets for cheap. Just have to keep your eyes open. I've seen sets go for $280.00, $290.00 $300.00 (used) but in killer shape.
philips version LED02X1 are $350/pr new, shipped. amazon.ca
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Originally Posted by Dumajones
Man They really look good ....Nice jeep..
Originally Posted by Firehawk068
Very nice looking XJ.........................Great Job!
Thanks guys!
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I had the Trucklites in my old YJ. Built very well and installed great. I wanted to love them but I had a few gripes with them.

The "shadows" in the pattern bothered me during long drives. Everyone's eyes are different though so some won't mind it.

Didn't seem to project well in the rain. I'm guessing due to the whiter light being scattered more from the rain.

The snow issue. Didn't melt and had to pull over to clear the lenses.

I ended up selling them and getting Cibie housings with good bulbs and harness. I like them a ton better than the TLs. Sharper cutoff, smooth and even spread of light, and they melt snow no problem.



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