askingxforxit

Installing a wiring harness is easy and doesn't take very long at all. For the led lights is it necessary? Who knows. Is it still worth doing? Most likely.

Fred/N0AZZ

I bought a set from Chris one of the first few and took forever to get them long story. When I did one was broken another long story but 2 months later got a replacement, I returned the broken one the day after I received it USPS Priorty Mail he had it 3 days later. Said he would have a replacement in the mail the day after he received,,,Right.

Finally going to install them in a week or 2 had been too disgusted to do anything with them now 4 mo. later.

If I had it to do over I would buy a new harness even if just to improve the stock set. I would buy the Hella's and be done with it, now I really don't need the headlights and should sell them. Extra lighting I added is plenty for what I need.

There are a lot of options out there now so many its hard to choose that's why I suggested Hella a well known brand. Good luck on what ever you decide on let us know what you decide on.

cruiser54

Same thing. The Putco is fine if you make good grounds to bare metal so the relays don't get hot. also be sure to mount the relays so they don't get moisture in them.

wiggles

Just like putting in a replacement bulb, really easy. You do have to make a hole for the cooling fan but otherwise its cake. Also you do not need a aftermarket harness because the amp draw from the LEDs is so little.

Jeepcrazy5722

I bought the LMC and as long as your not me it is a cake walk to install. Don't cheap out and not do the wiring harness if you are going to do new lights. I ended up with the Rampage lights and really like them. It is crazy how much brighter they are than stock.

stitch702

I ordered the FST hid. What a nightmare....no communication and it took nearly 8 months to get them. I finally did and have to say they are a great product! However I would not recommend anyone to order from his company. Long shipping times and no communication. I honestly did not think I was ever going to recieve it

andrewmp6

Just adding the harness with relays can make the stock lights brighter.But once you step up to a good h4 swap its amazing how much light you get with just the low beams.

Nick83

Ended up replacing the headlight switch and it solved the problem. For anyone who wants to know, my symptoms were all other lights working properly, but headlights would not work.

Here is a good video showing how to replace the switch on a 2000 xj:
I installed the hella housings with the bulbs that come with on amazon and they are very bright. Running without a new wiring harness right now and I don't know why I would need them any brighter than this, so might just pass on the wiring harness.

Thanks for everyone's input/help

cruiser54

Nick, Nick, Nick..........

The **** poor harness is why your switch burned out!! Now you've put a larger amp load on it? You NEED the harness.

Nick83

Alright alright... I'll replace the harness. Just being lazy!

cruiser54

Well, laziness is not always the best route. Guess when this new headlight switch is gonna fail.. At night!!

Alioncen

Yes, that's exactly the trouble always comes when you least expect it

cruiser54

Actually, headlight failure is most likely to occur in the dark. Hence, ignoring the fact that your headlight switch is gonna be overloaded by adding higher amp draw lamps is kinda irresponsible.

mrfajita

Truck-Lites. Yeah they are expensive but they will hold up in a crash that "totals" the Jeep (according to the insurance) with minor scratches, will last literally forever, draw almost no power, and make high end cars' HIDs look like Fisher Price children's toys.

Whiplash

i did the H4 swap w/ the putco harness a few weeks back...
drl doesn't work worth a shyt (flicker) so i just run with the lights on when driving it. Today both headlights decided they don't want to turn off