Cherokee Chat General non-tech Cherokee chat
XJ/MJ/ZJ/WJ

bought the h4 harness upgrade, stick with factory lights or sylvania?

Old 12-11-2012, 06:56 AM
  #1  
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
 
black2000xj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Grand Haven, Michigan
Posts: 493
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default bought the h4 harness upgrade, stick with factory lights or sylvania?

i got the harness in the mail...but what should i do for the headlights

anybody use the silverstars from napa or advance auto parts?

im thinking those...but what does everyone else use?

just looked on quadratec...the has all kinds of lights...i'll be honest, i dont know anything about lights

searched the forums...some people love sylvania, other hate them...im kinda lost

Last edited by black2000xj; 12-11-2012 at 07:04 AM.
Old 12-11-2012, 07:55 AM
  #2  
Newbie
 
wtabke's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MI
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

I did the cheapy Sylvania from the local auto parts store - huge improvement.

It was around $30 for the pair - they work fine and are a huge improvement over what I had.

That being said, although I have no complaints, I wish I would have spend a bit more and got something that is maybe a little better - maybe the AutoPals that I have read so much about...

Thanks,
Bill

Originally Posted by black2000xj
i got the harness in the mail...but what should i do for the headlights

anybody use the silverstars from napa or advance auto parts?

im thinking those...but what does everyone else use?

just looked on quadratec...the has all kinds of lights...i'll be honest, i dont know anything about lights

searched the forums...some people love sylvania, other hate them...im kinda lost
Old 12-11-2012, 08:14 AM
  #3  
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
 
black2000xj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Grand Haven, Michigan
Posts: 493
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

Originally Posted by wtabke
I did the cheapy Sylvania from the local auto parts store - huge improvement.

It was around $30 for the pair - they work fine and are a huge improvement over what I had.

That being said, although I have no complaints, I wish I would have spend a bit more and got something that is maybe a little better - maybe the AutoPals that I have read so much about...

Thanks,
Bill
well i just wonder if i did that..but i have the harness, which is suppose to increase it alot...but then if i add silverstars...it should be a little brighter than your set up..right
Old 12-11-2012, 08:34 AM
  #4  
Newbie
 
wtabke's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MI
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

I did the LMC harness upgrade and bulb replacement at the same time, but I am sure the harness contributed quite a bit to the improvement.

I would think the silverstars would be even better but I have never used them.

Originally Posted by black2000xj
well i just wonder if i did that..but i have the harness, which is suppose to increase it alot...but then if i add silverstars...it should be a little brighter than your set up..right
Old 12-11-2012, 08:45 AM
  #5  
CF Veteran
 
ZINGGG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Seal Beach, CA
Posts: 4,440
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
Default

Use the harness with the stock bulbs and see how you like em. It'll be a huge improvement. If you still want them to be better, search eBay for Autopal 200mm housings. They get nothing but great reviews here
Old 12-11-2012, 10:43 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Bbasso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SC
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
Use the harness with the stock bulbs and see how you like em. It'll be a huge improvement.
X2
In my thread I have those Sylvania bulbs and the harness... take a look, I have before and after pictures.
Old 12-11-2012, 01:12 PM
  #7  
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
 
black2000xj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Grand Haven, Michigan
Posts: 493
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

Originally Posted by Bbasso
X2
In my thread I have those Sylvania bulbs and the harness... take a look, I have before and after pictures.
holy crap, i just went thru 25+ pages on your jeep... Obsessed much? LOL

makes me want to go wash my xj now

i think silver stars with the harness will be a huge improvement for now

i can always change it later...i will try to install the lights/harness sometime this week
Old 12-11-2012, 03:31 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Bbasso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SC
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by black2000xj
holy crap, i just went thru 25+ pages on your jeep... Obsessed much? LOL

makes me want to go wash my xj now
Old 12-11-2012, 07:24 PM
  #9  
Member
 
brg0012's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Chattanooga,TN
Posts: 174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I have the h4 wiring upgrade and the silverstar sealed beam head lights. it was a improvement but like a lot of other things its exaggerated. I would say its a 20% improvement over stock. If you really want to see a big improvement I would get the autopal head lights. You can get them off amazon.
Old 12-11-2012, 10:20 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
Bbasso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SC
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by brg0012
I would say its a 20% improvement over stock.
only?



Old 12-11-2012, 10:57 PM
  #11  
Newbie
 
ekisjota98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by black2000xj
holy crap, i just went thru 25+ pages on your jeep... Obsessed much? LOL

makes me want to go wash my xj now

i think silver stars with the harness will be a huge improvement for now

i can always change it later...i will try to install the lights/harness sometime this week


SAME HERE! hahaha good looking XJ u got there!
Old 12-11-2012, 11:18 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
EvstaG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Albert
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Default

I have the Putco harness with the sealed beam Silverstars. It was a massive improvement over stock for me, but that can be faulted to cheap previous lights as well. For versatility, the H4 Autopal's seem to be an excellent choice, because, obviously, you can put whichever H4 bulb you want in it; however, I have no complaints about the Silverstars, and they were quite reasonably priced. I got mine on Amazon.

Sylvania H6054 SilverStar 65-Watt High Performance Halogen Headlight, Pack of 1 : Amazon.com : Automotive Sylvania H6054 SilverStar 65-Watt High Performance Halogen Headlight, Pack of 1 : Amazon.com : Automotive
Old 12-12-2012, 01:06 AM
  #13  
Senior Member
 
Bbasso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SC
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by ekisjota98
SAME HERE! hahaha good looking XJ u got there!
Old 12-12-2012, 06:16 AM
  #14  
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
 
black2000xj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Grand Haven, Michigan
Posts: 493
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

Originally Posted by EvstaG
I have the Putco harness with the sealed beam Silverstars. It was a massive improvement over stock for me, but that can be faulted to cheap previous lights as well. For versatility, the H4 Autopal's seem to be an excellent choice, because, obviously, you can put whichever H4 bulb you want in it; however, I have no complaints about the Silverstars, and they were quite reasonably priced. I got mine on Amazon.

Sylvania H6054 SilverStar 65-Watt High Performance Halogen Headlight, Pack of 1 : Amazon.com : Automotive
im going to get some silverstars tonight...and go with that..later on im sure will go with autopals...but for now i think silverstars would be huge improvement ....especially with winter snow coming up

unless somebody wants to order them for me..and i send them a check. I dont have a ebay account...and i clicked purchase as a guest..and it wont let me..still need a membership....and to be 100% honest...i dont trust ebay..

but if someone wants to order some for me and i write them a check...that would be fine...if you live in michigan near the holland area i will pay you cash!

Last edited by black2000xj; 12-12-2012 at 06:46 AM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JeepStephie99
Engines/Tranny/T-Case
13
03-23-2016 10:53 AM
Gauge
Cherokee Chat
5
09-05-2015 02:18 PM
clark40
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
7
08-28-2015 03:08 PM
clark40
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
1
08-28-2015 07:11 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: bought the h4 harness upgrade, stick with factory lights or sylvania?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:51 AM.