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Old 11-16-2011, 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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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Alright cuz sometimes i can barely see even with the upgraded lights
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Get the harness and install it then.
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I put one on my 65 pick up and it made one heck of a difference.
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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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Yes, it will greatly improve your stock headlights too!
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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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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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