Truck-Lite LED Pros/cons review.. Pic Heavy
12-07-2014, 11:03 PM
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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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12-08-2014, 08:25 AM
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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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12-08-2014, 08:47 AM
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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.
12-08-2014, 01:20 PM
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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.
12-08-2014, 02:06 PM
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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.
12-08-2014, 05:47 PM
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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.
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.