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Old 04-13-2012, 01:03 AM
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ive been looking for a good HId kit for my 96 xj ive found many kits just not with the housing anybody know of a good brand thats reliable if you can post a link thanks in advance
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Obviously you haven't searched enough if you can't find housings. You don't want HIDs anyway, you'll be much happier with the H4 conversion.
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/h4-conversion-118783/

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You want Autopal housings. Avoid crystal or diamond cut housings. And I wouldnt recommend projector housings. I have em and they aren't the best. They aren't bad enough to change em out but if I could start over, I'd get Autopals
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One of my AutoPals cracked after being on for two weeks but I louvre in the desert so it probably got hit with a rock on the freeway. Still shouldn't have cracked IMO

Edit: I'm going to get the IPF housing to replace these Autopals.
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Thr upgrade harness is a must for good lighting. That, along with Autopals and you'll like it.

http://www.eautoworks.com/Putco-H4--...s-PRD7540.aspx


http://www.ebay.com/itm/200mm-H6054-...item4cf8f40eb7
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Not to jack your thread but I got a question. I got a set of Hella vision plus rectangular H4 conversion Halogen headlights. I wanted to know if they are any good?
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If you want a good projector that is damn near plug and play, check out NorCalMR2.com/store and don't hesitate to email them if you have questions!!
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Originally Posted by askingxforxit
Edit: I'm going to get the IPF housing to replace these Autopals.
These are the ones I put on about a month ago.
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
If you want a good projector that is damn near plug and play, check out NorCalMR2.com/store and don't hesitate to email them if you have questions!!
X2, I think they have a high/low beam now too.
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Originally Posted by alpine.adrenaline
X2, I think they have a high/low beam now too.
Yep.
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Originally Posted by bambam0417
Not to jack your thread but I got a question. I got a set of Hella vision plus rectangular H4 conversion Halogen headlights. I wanted to know if they are any good?
Yes they are very good, but I don't think they're DOT approved so be careful
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I've got 55w 8000k hid's with the IPF housings. Very nice setup...only thing is for off road I would recommend 4000k..looks like sunlight, not so blue.
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I suggest 5500k or 6000k. Very white, wont be yellow.
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Originally Posted by Xjtim
Yes they are very good, but I don't think they're DOT approved so be careful
well its a good thing that NJ inspection only checks for codes and your gas cap! ill see how bright they are once I get them in.
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