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Anyone done one of the H4 headlight conversions? If so which brand did you go with? I have seen Hella, Delta and Rampage and curious which ones perform better or are easier to install?

This will be on a 91 XJ..
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IPF also makes a very well respected H4 conversion, do a search on them or I can give you a couple of links.
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i didn't know IPF made one..I'll do some searching and see if I can find somewhere cheaper then quadratec...Thanks for the info...

Have you done this or know someone who has? If so was the results worth the expense?
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I have some made by autopal off ebay which are very similar to IPF or Hella. They perform very well over stock. I have done the silverstar thing but will not go away from these.
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Yes it is a very noticeable difference, if I had the money I would consider doing it. But money doesnt permit right now
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Well I found some IPF's for a decent price I may just snag em payday and call it good..Now this Silverstar what does that entail?
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The silverstar is just a direct replacement bought at any autopart store made by sylvania. They are brighter than stock and I personaly liked them. But the H4 conversion is much better.
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Originally Posted by jeep98b
The silverstar is just a direct replacement bought at any autopart store made by sylvania. They are brighter than stock and I personaly liked them. But the H4 conversion is much better.
X2 You will be impressed with the conversion.
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Sounds good and looks like I have to spend some pay day money on the 15th.. Wife will love me for that..
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We are also into family togetherness. So get her to help with the new lights. They are for her safety afterall.
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Originally Posted by okcjeeper
Well I found some IPF's for a decent price I may just snag em payday and call it good..Now this Silverstar what does that entail?

mind sharing where you found them?
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Originally Posted by okcjeeper
Well I found some IPF's for a decent price I may just snag em payday and call it good..Now this Silverstar what does that entail?
Silverstar is a direct replacement which is just a bit brighter, personally I am very happy with them so far.
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Originally Posted by POLAR_JEEP_04
mind sharing where you found them?
http://www.dpgoffroad.com/IPF_Headlamps.htm

You buy the lenses for $70 then buy the bulbs of your choice..Pretty much what all the other places do but these are a bit cheaper..

Quadratec sells some Rampage MSR's for $90 that includes the lenses and bulbs and also some Deltas as well..So far DPG has had the best price on the IPF lenses..My main thing is al glass and no poly lenses as they scratch and eventually will dull out like most new cars do..
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I run the Delta Tech H4 conversion and I like it. I run the Xenon bulbs with it, and although when they're off, the blue hue to the lenses looks kind of ricerish, they provide nice bright, white light when they're on. When I had the normal h4 bulbs, I wasn't all that impressed, but upgrading to the Xenon made a difference. They definitely have a nice light pattern and I'd buy them again.
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Originally Posted by ddeadserious
I run the Delta Tech H4 conversion and I like it. I run the Xenon bulbs with it, and although when they're off, the blue hue to the lenses looks kind of ricerish, they provide nice bright, white light when they're on. When I had the normal h4 bulbs, I wasn't all that impressed, but upgrading to the Xenon made a difference. They definitely have a nice light pattern and I'd buy them again.
Are the xenon bulbs a higher current draw than the standard H4 bulbs?

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