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Old 10-11-2010, 06:07 PM
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I would like to convert from the rectangular sealed beams on my 89 Cherokee to halogen or HID so I can get enough light to actually see what is in front of me on the highway. Do you buy a lens system to replace the sealed beams or how do I go about this folks?
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A few companys sell aftermarket housings that come with H4 bulbs. I have Delta. But I know Rampage and IPF both sell good ones as well. I am told one brand of ebay lights is alright. But you can get h4 sized hid drop in bulbs if you want a ton of light. Check 4wheeldrive.com, quadratec.com, and Summitracing.com I think they all have some.
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if you go HIDs please get a projector lens!!!
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Or get a Hi/low kit and adjust properly. DDMtuning.com sells them for around 65 after shipping I think. 35w raptor. I had them on my older bmw. Very very bright. Even projectors can be pointed too high..
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i just went with hella squares and rocked some HID's in em ..aim em a lil bit lower and the scatter wasnt to bad..
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http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...3&partID=11264

Then purchase your choice of H4 bulbs.

Or, for HID, http://www.norcalmr2.com/store/ (though you'll lose your high beams).
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heres a good set of hid i got for my 92 cherokee the web site http://www.norcalmr2.com/store/ and i never get people flashing there light at me
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Originally Posted by Bilo-cherokee92
heres a good set of hid i got for my 92 cherokee the web site http://www.norcalmr2.com/store/ and i never get people flashing there light at me
Plus they have awesome customer service and you get an actual projector lens with a legal cut-off line and beam scatter.
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post a night view pic!
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Originally Posted by truckntractorhick
post a night view pic!
And from further away
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ok i just have to wait till dark
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Originally Posted by Bilo-cherokee92
ok i just have to wait till dark
Can you do one like it is in that photo further away?
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yea sur can
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Its alreay dark here in FL
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http://ddmtuning.com/products/102/

For the best value.. 25 bucks for h4 hid's $45 if you want hi/low

http://www.norcalmr2.com/store/

These look like decent projectors(not oem quality) but for 200 without ballasts/bulbs I'd hope they'd be okay.


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