Off-road lamp relays?

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Mar 30, 2009 | 11:33 AM

bigbadxj

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Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1995 ZJ 4.0

Off-road lamp relays?

Do I need to wire in a relay with just two off-road lamps rated at 100-watts each? If I don't HAVE to will it help at all (down the road even) or will it be a waste of my time?

Mar 30, 2009 | 12:15 PM

boyesreef

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i would recomend it, the relays lighten the load through your switch, and you will get a longer life out of it.

Mar 30, 2009 | 12:37 PM

bhulty20

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all four pairs of mine i did without relays and they have been like that for around 6 months or so with no problems what so ever. make sure you use the correct size wire and in line fuse

Mar 30, 2009 | 01:04 PM

boyesreef

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that is another good way, just keep it protected by fuses so you dont burn your jeep down. seen a kid with a neon burn his car down putting in subs and an amp cause he did it wrong.