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Old 03-26-2009, 09:14 PM
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if so which ones and did that increase visability thanks. also im looking into a harness for the lights
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I have the diamond cut projectors w/ H4 bulbs. Awesome replacement for the stock"candles", especially @$25 w/ shipping. No harness mod required, simple bolt in, cheap, good fit and better lighting. Others don't like em' , but anything is better than the stock relics. I wanna say the better ones are the E-Codes from the U.k.. New JP mag has a test on some $100 HIDs(pair, I think) and they got a decent review. Can be found @ Kragen.com pn99000CSK. If I had $, I'd get em'. Hope this helps+someone else has probably used the ecodes.
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I run the Autopals, love them.

Theres a huge thread at NAXJA on these with before and after pics if your interested. Also touches on replacement bulbs, harness' and lense patterns.
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I went with the IPF's from quadratech ($39.95 each + shipping) and H4 bulbs from Ebay (Summit $20 for two 80/100watt + shipping) and a HD harness from LMC truck.com for a chevy with Sealbeams...for $38 shipped.

And now I have lights! Check out the writeup in the XJ section.
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Anyone bought an HID kit from ebay? Im thinking about it for my Cherokee since there is almost no difference between lights on and lights off at night.
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I got the hellas... and they seem decent.
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HID will work well as long as you get a nice set of e-code housings.
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what is a e-code housing
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Originally Posted by bsljacques
I went with the IPF's from quadratech ($39.95 each + shipping) and H4 bulbs from Ebay (Summit $20 for two 80/100watt + shipping) and a HD harness from LMC truck.com for a chevy with Sealbeams...for $38 shipped.

And now I have lights! Check out the writeup in the XJ section.
Wanna come install that stuff on my heep..:P This is on my list of todo's this summer. Stock headlights suck.
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Wanna come install that stuff on my heep..:P This is on my list of todo's this summer. Stock headlights suck.
Sure! Second time would go even easier....even though it was not hard at all....lots of fun really!
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Sure! Second time would go even easier....even though it was not hard at all....lots of fun really!
Yeah I want to do this upgrade for sure just need to find the time and money later this summer. So many things on my plate for the jeep already.
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Yeah I want to do this upgrade for sure just need to find the time and money later this summer. So many things on my plate for the jeep already.
I know what you mean!
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Originally Posted by miltontl
what is a e-code housing
european-style housings. they have a very sharp cutoff compared to a DOT housing. IPFs, autopals, cibie, and hella make them. honestly, the harness is the best thing you can do. i bought this one:

http://www.eautoworks.com/product-eA...com-189849.htm

and so did a few other guys on naxja bought them, and its a real nice upgrade. made a huge difference. i planned on upgrading my GE HO housings with some Cibies, but since the jeep isnt my DD anymore i dont plan on it. but i DO plan on getting another harness for my subaru.

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Originally Posted by 93XJLI
european-style housings. they have a very sharp cutoff compared to a DOT housing. IPFs, autopals, cibie, and hella make them. honestly, the harness is the best thing you can do. i bought this one:

http://www.eautoworks.com/product-eA...com-189849.htm

and so did a few other guys on naxja bought them, and its a real nice upgrade. made a huge difference. i planned on upgrading my GE HO housings with some Cibies, but since the jeep isnt my DD anymore i dont plan on it. but i DO plan on getting another harness for my subaru.
WOW...that is even cheaper than I paid....that is a GREAT DEAL!
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Originally Posted by 93XJLI
european-style housings. they have a very sharp cutoff compared to a DOT housing. IPFs, autopals, cibie, and hella make them. honestly, the harness is the best thing you can do. i bought this one:

http://www.eautoworks.com/product-eA...com-189849.htm

and so did a few other guys on naxja bought them, and its a real nice upgrade. made a huge difference. i planned on upgrading my GE HO housings with some Cibies, but since the jeep isnt my DD anymore i dont plan on it. but i DO plan on getting another harness for my subaru.
I still want to swap my harness. Honestly, with just the improvement in the addition of the Autopal's i was content.

Whats the difference in this harness compared to the pricier options?


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