If they don't perform I'll replace 'em with one of the main stream brands immediately. You're sure right about cutting corners though .... I'm definately a 'function before form' type of person and I'll know PDQ what the deal on 'em is ... and I'll take pics.

 

I used the same lights as the links I posted and got better lighting than the siverstars

 

ill second that!! altho im using the delta tech brand its basically the same thing. mine are e-codes with h4 xenon bulbs and they were welllll worth the extra cash

 

My IPF H4s have the Xenon bulbs.

 

It's probably gonna be worth your time to uprade the wiring as said above. Fitch always does good work. Here's Go-Jeep's writeup on it as well.

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.ht

I plan on getting some Delta Housings and a good set of H4 bulbs after the christmas budget crunch is over, in the meantime I'll be working on this to get ready for them. Another good point, my Optima battery really increased the output of both my factory headlights as well as the driving lights.

 

Ya dont cut corners, I bought a XJ off a guy who put in new housings and bulbs, they were really bright to look at but put out a really junky amount of light. I had to drive with my roof lights on whenever i could.

 

I haven't looked into lights in a long time but are KC lights still around

 

Yeah KCs are still around, but I dont think they make headlight replacements though....

 

You can always do what my buddy's dad did to his '76 Chevy p/u...
Wire in a set of aircraft landing lights...

 

If I remember right they had a replacement head light for off road only
but every one used them any way

 

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I've swapped out the cheap lights for the 20 buck sylvania ones and its a little better but I still cant really see well in certain situations. I'm looking into re wiring mine with a thicker guage wire in hopes that more power will solve the issue. I'll let you know, but the sylvania lights did make a difference.

 

My bad, should be fixed:

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm

Lemme know if that one doesn't work.

 

These are the AutoPal H4s from Ebay for 25 bucks. Metal reflector, same right and left, and the blue bulbs (a couple dollar upgrade). The vendor assures me that the bulbs contain Xenon and burn at 4000K. The blue H3s are for the clear fogs ... installed but still waiting on a switch. Everything was packed nicely in boxes and looks good. On the down side; there is extra adhesive in a couple of places where the lens attaches to the reflector .... a little sloppy construction .... other than that; they look fine. Can't hardly wait to see how will they shine.

Tonight, since the rain has stopped, I'll adjust and take photos of the SilverStars by themselves. Once the switch comes in, I'll take some pics of the SSs and the clear blue fogs. Then I'll install the headlights and take more pics. Pretty soon I think I'll have a good idea of what is fact about these cheap lights and what is ... uhhh ... less than that

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Links to more pics ..

the back of the reflector
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/IMG_0003.jpg
the clear fogs
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/IMG_0004.jpg
the lens
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/IMG_0002.jpg
the soon to be replaced SilverStars
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/IMG_0006.jpg
da jeep
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/IMG_0005.jpg



On another note, after reading all the posts, I'm a little concerned that both the fogs and the 200mms say "Off Road Use Only" ... lol.

 

Has anybody ran projector lenses with HID??