Nice, keep the pics coming

 

WOO! Ordered H4 harness from Amazon (same one as eautoworks) for only $24.58 and also two Hella 100/80 bulbs. These will go along with the IPF housings that have been sitting on my floor since Christmas

 

some options like the service jeeps (park services, police package) had the 117 amp option so from jeep you probably could order it with the 117 alternator

 

dude your gonna give people tans with those Hella 100/80's

 

Thanks for the info. I was curious when/what models the 117 option was available. I just went ahead and replaced it with a 90 amp.

Yeah, I figured if they are too bright Ill get some lower wattage. They were like $7 a bulb, so its not going to break the bank. The reason for it was I do almost all my night driving on county backroads, rather than in town.

 

Got out of class early today, and came home to this sitting on the doorstep, finally!



Got all the supplies I needed together including the IPF housings, Hella 80/100W bulbs, Upgraded headlight harness, electrical tape, and lots of wire ties, they were my friend!

I began by placing electrical tape around the H4 sockets where the bulb plugs into as I found the connectors were somewhat loose in the socket. Figured it couldn't hurt. I also placed tape around the OEM drivers side socket that is no longer used and tucked it out of the way.





First, disconnected the battery prior to anything, I then started at the battery, where I fished the harness through an access hole located behind the passenger headlight and ran the correct sockets through into the headlight hole while continuing the rest of the harness on.

Small hole where I began running the harness:


Correct socket plugs in passenger side headlight base:


I continued running the harness to the drivers side by passing through a hole located on the bottom left end of the radiator. From there, I just followed the factory harness to the drivers side and fished the socket into the drivers side headlight base.

Hole below radiator to follow OEM harness:


End of harness on drivers side:


Where I am at as of right now:


I then began pondering a place for the relays. I didn't really feel like drilling or whatever to mount the relays, so I was pretty much set on using a bolt someplace near the battery to mount them. I soon realized space was limited (not as limited if you don't have cruise). However, I noticed the ground strap from the negative battery terminal would give me plenty of room.

Relays mounted using negative terminal ground strap bolt:


I then grounded each end of the harness using radiator top place mounting bolts. Didn't want to have an issue with grounds, so I used a grinder to get rid of the paint quick


It was time to connect to power to the harness. I wasn't really hip on going straight to positive battery terminal and had read somewhere about the post located at the front of the fuse box (just pop plastic cover off) for power. I quickly tested with a multimeter and found out, sure enough, power to the fuse box post. I connected the leads and placed the plastic cover over the wires. I finished up by using zip ties along the OEM harness to the new harness to keep it hidden and tight.

Power wires connected:


Ziptied harness:


Finally placed bulbs in housings, and went to check the aiming and see how the new lights looked. Turns out my aiming was correct so didn't have to fight that hassle

Didn't get any before pics, but we all know what the Cherokee stocks look like.

Low Beam:


High Beam:


Overall, this was an amazing upgrade! Well worth the money, and can't wait to drive around at night! The harness looks to be well built, and for $24 dollars for the harness, it can't be beaten. Everything came out to a clean install, and will try to get more pictures of the headlights when I can.

 

Haven't updated this in awhile, but then again not much has happened. Gave it a wash yesterday due to the near 80 degree weather we had here While doing that, decided to replace the rusted trim screws in the door jamb (will post pics later today).

As for other news, the Canyon wheels are going away. Got a steal on nearly brand new (owner said only 30,000 miles) set of Ravines. My canyons had some clear coat issues and I like the look of the Ravine better. They will be mounted with 31 BFG All Terrain's by the first week in May, possibly sooner, now that I saw BFGoodrich is offering a $50 rebate

 

Lights look great man. Can't wait to do it to mine. Clean xj by the way

 

Thanks man! The lights made a huge difference and I definitely recommend those bulbs...I don't see the point in spending $80 on a set because these are plenty bright and cost around $14 a set.. They too shoot out a whiter light than yellow...

 

Mine was burning HOT and i have to switch back to 60/55W....how's yours?

 

Actually haven't had any problems with them..I have heard of people running the 90/120's in the IPF housings...Not sure I feel THAT brave

 

Thx.
Hmm...yours are not hot (burning) to touch?

 

Well after them being on for about 25 minutes I touched the housing lens and it was definitely warm, but not instantly get burned hot..if that makes any sense

 

Mentioned earlier that I picked myself up a set of Ravine's for a really good price and they are in AWESOME shape. Today I got them clean and put a coat of wax on them. I will be putting a set of BFG At 31's on them very soon. Here a few pics I took.

 

Thx bro!

Btw, love those Ravine.