91 BangNbuck

I need some ideas and opinion from y'all. I realize that the stock alt prob can't handle the 6, 100w off road lights I got on my lightbars but, I'm thinking of swapping the bulbs to HID's because thay draw alot less AMPs, but I'm not to sure about(A) where to mount the ballasts. (B) how to run the wires without having a cluster * * * * of wires everywhere. (C) if my theory is right bout the alt and HID's and lastly. (D) how once the ballasts are mounted, wherever, sealing them so that water and mud wont phase them when they get covered or rained down on. My Idea was to maby mount the ballasts on the inside roof?!?!?!? And I know I could if I had to probaly buy an aftermarket alt like a heavy duty one, but I'm just looking for some advice and opinions here thanks y'all.

xj^REMY

theres not really 1 right/easy way to go about what ur trying to accomplish

HID fogs would be sweet...brighter, last longer, & do use less power....but u gotta factor cost of converting halogen to hid & ballasts

start here....watts/volts = amps.....600w/12v = 50A (if u plan on using the all 6 at the same time)

not sure what the amperage output of ur 91 is, might be 90A....at idle, or low RPM's, it'll output about 60-70% of its max, enough to let the battery run the basic essentials (fuel pump, spark plugs/distributor, sensors, etc) & provide adequate charge at the same time......so, you're right in thinkin ur alt wont handle the fogs additional 50A draw...but u really dont need the rears on at the same time as the fronts do u??....so run them to separate switches to spread the load....4 front, 2 rear

i see u also have a winch.....that bad boy draws a lot when in use....prolly wouldnt even be able to use it with the lights on

u could get away with it, but u will be straining ur alt & battery....u could look into what alternators swap into ur year....my 98's got 136A from a grand cherokee

just like wheelin, many different routes, choose wisely

91 BangNbuck

Yea I know it's going to be difficult but it would be so bad when it's done I think just alot of custom fab required.

razor02097

You could make or buy a waterproof enclosure for the ballasts.

91 BangNbuck

But than it may be too hot for the ballasts on there with no air circulation idk if that matters

91 BangNbuck

I'm gonna see what I can come up with.

cobb

I have done many HID conversions on kc lights w/ a slim line ballast. I will try to gather up so pics and do one on a thread so everyone can see how easy it is. Trust me when I say it's well worth the hassle.

96_xj

just so you are also aware

HID in a Halogen housing is not going to be very efficient.... HID need a specific light pattern to operate correctly, sure it will work but it will be money NOT well spent.

get an 136amp alt from a grand cherokee....

razor02097

That is what heat sinks are for. You can transfer the heat out without air circulation.

cobb

Even in an halogen housing, they are much brighter and travel twice the distance of an normal halogen bulb. The money is half the cost of and HID KC or Warn light. I'm sure we are not tryn to match the exact performance of those lights but hey, 150 per light verses 200-300 per light is worth it for me.

91 BangNbuck

I would agree I get HID's super cheap like 50$ a kit so for me 3 kits x 6 lights = 230$ for 6 HID Off road light bar yea I like those #s

91 BangNbuck

Problem is finding a waterproof box big enough!!!!

91 BangNbuck

So this is what the light bar came out like after all the work custom this and that all for under 200$ feedback please the headlights are 10ks the Lightbar including the backup lights are 8ks.

91 BangNbuck

Feedback please lmao.

jeep bandit

Pics of light output?

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