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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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http://www.eautoworks.com/Putco-H4--...s-PRD7540.aspx
Is this harness worth it? I just upgraded to the Rampage H4 conversion kit.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Absolutely!

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.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Probably 30% brighter stock headlamps with just teh harness. I've done 2 Jeeps using stock halogens and one with 90/100 H-4 conversions. Worth every penny.

What really makes it worth it is that the current draw for the headlamps no longer travels through the headlamp switch so you don't have to worry about that burning out like they tend to do. The harness only costs a bit more than a headlamp switch and takes about the same time to install.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Yes - I installed Hella H4s which was a big improvement, then installed the harness which was an additional improvement. Easy install too, take your Grill off.

JB
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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It was a night and day difference when I did the harness. Doesn't take very long either.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo laser
It was a night and day difference when I did the harness. Doesn't take very long either.
Was that intended to be a pun?
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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what headlights do you have to go with that harness? I'm getting tired of my stock headlights, especially with all the moose floating amuck
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by theangler
what headlights do you have to go with that harness? I'm getting tired of my stock headlights, especially with all the moose floating amuck
You can use stock if you want, halogen or some Autopals with 60/55 bulbs. Heck, try the harness with the stock lamps and you'll be quite surprised at how well they work when they get full voltage.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Alright cuz sometimes i can barely see even with the upgraded lights
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Get the harness and install it then.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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I put one on my 65 pick up and it made one heck of a difference.
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MudMann94
http://www.eautoworks.com/Putco-H4--...s-PRD7540.aspx
Is this harness worth it? I just upgraded to the Rampage H4 conversion kit.



can i use that harness on stock headlights?
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Yes, it will greatly improve your stock headlights too!
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by digger21
Yes, it will greatly improve your stock headlights too!

cool thanks. i hate how the stock head light suck on it.. not bright at all. is it easy to install ? anywhere were i can see pics?
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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It's pretty much just plug n play. If you search hard enough there will be some pictures. I'm on my phone so I can't help too much right now
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