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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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So is this an actual upgrade for newer (my 2001) Jeeps or just the older ones? My headlights suck!
both... i have the upgrade on my 2000
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by iowaSSfan
So is this an actual upgrade for newer (my 2001) Jeeps or just the older ones? My headlights suck!
ALL MJs and XJs.

Here:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/hd...rite-up-11306/
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:55 AM
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Before and after

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Led trucklites only way to go
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:56 AM
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Very nice. But not the only way to go for everyone.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by skrewy
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Led trucklites only way to go
Looks great. Let me know how they do with snow and ice buildup. My understanding is that they produce zero heat.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Looks great. Let me know how they do with snow and ice buildup. My understanding is that they produce zero heat.
Yep. Very good and cheaper alternatives out there.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Here is the $34 harness I got from Ebay.
People said it's better than the Putco.
2 months and works fine so far.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/hea...inners-182360/
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by salad

Looks great. Let me know how they do with snow and ice buildup. My understanding is that they produce zero heat.
No build up at all exept when its not moving it will build up on the ledge right inderneath.
It is hard to get used to in the snow because the lights are white and so is the snow messed with my eyes a bit takes some getting used to
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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This harness looks pretty good.... any opinions on it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110952340367?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony_SS
Looks EXACTLY like the Putco but with fuse and black tube instead of yellow. Everything else appears to be identical
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Yeah you're right..
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Installed the Putco two weeks ago. It's amazing what the stock lights put out afterwards... Plow lights are a little funky now but that's for another day...
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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What sort of relays does the Putco use? Can I get replacements at Radioshack or something?
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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BW-4136, won't find it at a Radio Shack as it's pretty much only an automotive application.
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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I've had luck finding these relays at some auto parts stores, the most recent was Canadian Tire. (Not that you have those in the US though, lol). It isn't difficult to swap to a regular 5-pin relay either, if you are worried about availability of the BW-4136 ones.
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