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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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My dad did it before so I'm sure it's not too bad. Don't want to go through all the work of new wires and such but perhaps one day.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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My dad did it before so I'm sure it's not too bad. Don't want to go through all the work of new wires and such but perhaps one day.
You need to do it.............
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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My dad did it before so I'm sure it's not too bad. Don't want to go through all the work of new wires and such but perhaps one day.
Takes 1/2 hour at most to install the harness. Plug it into a headlight socket, secure relays, connect to battery.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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You need to do it.............
Why so? From what I've read the switch is the main culprit
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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Why so? From what I've read the switch is the main culprit
Because it carries all the load. The harness eliminates that issue and gives full battery voltage to the lights resulting in an increase of output in the 40% range. What are you studying in school?
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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Why so? From what I've read the switch is the main culprit
The switch and its wiring. The Putco harness only uses the switch to 'trigger' the relays. Amp draw for headlights goes through the new wiring.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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Put Wrangler Rubicon shocks on my Comanche. What a difference!!
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Because it carries all the load. The harness eliminates that issue and gives full battery voltage to the lights resulting in an increase of output in the 40% range. What are you studying in school?
Ok I'll look to see if any places local sell them or if I'll have to buy online haha thanks. Majoring in criminology with dual minors in psychology and sociology, senior year now.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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Ok I'll look to see if any places local sell them or if I'll have to buy online haha thanks. Majoring in criminology with dual minors in psychology and sociology, senior year now.
Well, with those credentials, you should know we wouldn't steer you wrong....LOL.

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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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Well, with those credentials, you should know we wouldn't steer you wrong....LOL. Welcome to Cruiser's Shopping Network!! Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/Putco-230004HW-Premium-Automotive-Lighting/dp/B001P29X4G/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1418434720&sr= 1-1&keywords=putco+harness
Looks easy, hardest part seems to be readjusting the headlights. Thanks!
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Looks easy, hardest part seems to be readjusting the headlights. Thanks!
Removing/installing the lights does not affect their adjustments.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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Removing/installing the lights does not affect their adjustments.
Really? Another good deal.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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Took out my air box and scrubbed the dried, rusty coolant off of it (more prev. owners neglect) and replaced my air filter. Also oil and filter change.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 08:08 PM
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Cruiser, I'm just going to assume Amazon again is wrong with telling me that that putco harness you posted won't fit my '88 and that you know what you're talking about haha.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Crash_Course
Took out my air box and scrubbed the dried, rusty coolant off of it
Daaamn... that's nasty!

Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Cruiser, I'm just going to assume Amazon again is wrong with telling me that that putco harness you posted won't fit my '88 and that you know what you're talking about haha.
Sure does. Hundreds of us have done it! Go look at the writeup section, there are maybe three how-to guides
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