Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Much needed headlight upgrade

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 06:11 PM
  #1  
MTLXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Cherokee Forum Vendor
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 1
From: Montreal, Canada
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: V6 4L
Default Much needed headlight upgrade

I do a lot of night driving and the stock headlights are just not bright enough.
Would these be a noticeable upgrade from the stock headlights?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoHeadlights/SealedBeam/PRDOVR~0203691P/Sylvania%252BSilverstar%252BSealed%252BBeams.jsp?l ocale=en

or

http://www.napacanada.com/en/PartsAc...ry.aspx#Detail

Any other suggestions?

I don't have a credit card so I can't buy anything online.

Thanks!
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 06:15 PM
  #2  
wildbill1's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 358
Likes: 3
From: Illinois
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I put the Silverstars in my '99 and notice a dramatic improvement over the stock lamps. I have not installed a high current harness yet because I didn't find any voltage drop at the headlight plug. Some people report that a heavier gauge harness helps.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 06:22 PM
  #3  
Crawler's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

go with the sylvania. great quality and long lasting.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 06:32 PM
  #4  
MTLXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Cherokee Forum Vendor
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 1
From: Montreal, Canada
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: V6 4L
Default

Thanks guys ill go pick them up tomorrow and compare the two
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 06:49 PM
  #5  
djb383's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 8,172
Likes: 17
From: The Republic of TEXAS
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
Default

I've read that headlights diminish with age and don't have a clue how old ours were.....the SilverStars made a huge difference.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 07:13 PM
  #6  
MTLXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Cherokee Forum Vendor
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 1
From: Montreal, Canada
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: V6 4L
Default

What size do I get? My truck didn't come with the manual.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 07:36 PM
  #7  
posjeepxj's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,059
Likes: 1
From: Indianola IOWA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

40 amp realys and 10ga wire make them nice and bright

Name:  0501101741.jpg
Views: 507
Size:  96.3 KB

Name:  0501101110.jpg
Views: 508
Size:  59.5 KB
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 07:52 PM
  #8  
Bimmer_2002's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 873
Likes: 2
From: Quebec, Canada
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 High Output
Default

Originally Posted by RidingHighandDry
What size do I get? My truck didn't come with the manual.

Just go there and they have a little computer that you can use to find the right part number. I checked 2 weeks ago, but I forgot what the number is. I'm also buying those because I too think the original headlights sucks!!! I had Silverstars in my Intrepid and loved them.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 08:04 PM
  #9  
xj guy's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 730
Likes: 2
From: Joliet, Il
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO4.0 I6
Default

Like some one already mentioned I too think they go out with age. I just went to a local parts store and they told me what kind I needed and put em in myself. There was a huge difference and it turned out awesome for just a dd.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 08:05 PM
  #10  
odgreen's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 15,581
Likes: 8
From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

h6054 silver star is the part number you want
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 08:21 PM
  #11  
Bimmer_2002's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 873
Likes: 2
From: Quebec, Canada
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 High Output
Default

Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
h6054 silver star is the part number you want

I just checked and was gonna post it lol.

Thanks!
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 08:33 PM
  #12  
MTLXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Cherokee Forum Vendor
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 1
From: Montreal, Canada
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: V6 4L
Default

Thanks a lot for the quick responses guys. Got to love this forum.
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:36 PM
  #13  
Bimmer_2002's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 873
Likes: 2
From: Quebec, Canada
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 High Output
Default

I ended up buying them this morning. They look bright as hell. Will take the Jeep for a spin later tonight.
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 11:16 PM
  #14  
MTLXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Cherokee Forum Vendor
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 1
From: Montreal, Canada
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: V6 4L
Default

Originally Posted by Bimmer_2002
I ended up buying them this morning. They look bright as hell. Will take the Jeep for a spin later tonight.
Well I'm glad you left me a pair I grabbed the last ones lol(I'm guessing you went to Canadian tire)
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 11:21 PM
  #15  
MTLXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Cherokee Forum Vendor
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 1
From: Montreal, Canada
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: V6 4L
Default

All I can say is what a difference! I highly recommend these headlights to any cherokee driver.

Old headlights:


New headlights:
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:28 PM.