HID suggestions
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From: Indiana
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Not a problem, hope they work well for you. I do agree that not everyone needs to run this kind of setup, but it is great if you run back trails or country roads at night. You honestly can't even compare the light output and beam throw of these to anything of stock wattage. To be honest, these things are easily brighter than the set of Bixenon HID/Autopal lenses setup I had before (would have been much better if I had projectors) and don't have that finicky warm up time. I'm not saying I wouldn't go back to HID, but I'd do it the right way, not cheap ebay junk.
I suppose while on the topic of HID, TheRetrofitSource.com is one of the best places for information and myth dispelation on this topic. If you REALLY wanted to be a DIY master, you could have some homeade housings for just over $350ish, which is not too shabby for the ridiculous about of light they throw.
I suppose while on the topic of HID, TheRetrofitSource.com is one of the best places for information and myth dispelation on this topic. If you REALLY wanted to be a DIY master, you could have some homeade housings for just over $350ish, which is not too shabby for the ridiculous about of light they throw.
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From: Calgary AB
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 HO
i have a set of 55w hid's i put into some cheap foglight lenses on my bumper, and im running 55w bi xenon one in headlight conversion lenses as well. my foglights are so much brighter than my headlights it isnt even funny, and its because of how all of these after market convo lens sets work. the HID bi xenon h4 lights come with this reflective casing on them that reflect the light back into the lens before it leaves the housing. this dumbs down the lights brightness significantly. and makes the beam pattern really scatter. i think it has alot to do with the shape of the lens and the way they are set up on a cherokee. basically these aftermarket lenses are all pretty bad. and any set you buy, is going to cost twice as much as if you just bought it from parts off of ebay etc.
all i can recomend is doing it yourself. ebay some sealed beam conversion lenses, they wont cost more that $30. then buy an H4 bi xenon hid kit from the internet somewhere else. google it for fifteen minutes and youll find it. and buy one that has a sealed projector beam style bulb. and make it fit in your lens. the wires will all be plug and play. this way the light goes forward. and wont cost more than maybe $150. plus this will let you use the super cool baller black background light lenses, which look really sweet. i have them with the projector and i am the only person i know of who actually has an hid setup for their cherokee thats working properly
just my 2 cents. ive blown tons of cash on this stuff, so ive made all the mistakes for you lol
all i can recomend is doing it yourself. ebay some sealed beam conversion lenses, they wont cost more that $30. then buy an H4 bi xenon hid kit from the internet somewhere else. google it for fifteen minutes and youll find it. and buy one that has a sealed projector beam style bulb. and make it fit in your lens. the wires will all be plug and play. this way the light goes forward. and wont cost more than maybe $150. plus this will let you use the super cool baller black background light lenses, which look really sweet. i have them with the projector and i am the only person i know of who actually has an hid setup for their cherokee thats working properly
just my 2 cents. ive blown tons of cash on this stuff, so ive made all the mistakes for you lol
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From: Punta Cana , Dominican Republic.
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4d56td
you can find any type of hids on ebay , the cheaper and better are the xentec they cost only about 35 us , i have vvme 55w 4300k on my headlamp , but if you really drive at night and need lighting then i suggest you do same as i did and buy retrofits , check out my build...
they are really cheap and will light the whole world for you , and will be legal for you guys ...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/7x...-build-112158/
they are really cheap and will light the whole world for you , and will be legal for you guys ...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/7x...-build-112158/
i got a question i own a 96 zj greand cherokee and was woundering what hid kit i should get???? i was leaning toward ddm but they have 2 options 9004 low beam only and a 9004 low and high beam... which style do i need
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From: Punta Cana , Dominican Republic.
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4d56td
when talking about hids the lowest the k's the brighter they are , so it depends on your needs , the stock hid bulbs that comes on bmw's and mercedes is a 4300k to 5000k , but your going to have to check the laws on your state before buying this kits cause most states in usa forbids the use of hids on stock headlamps...
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From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by dejectedangle
ya i kno my car has hids im ust confused weather to get the low+high or the low only.... like on my jeep does one bulb do high and low?
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From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by dejectedangle
So I'm still confused??? Which should I get ??? The 9004 high and low beam in one ballast or will I need two ballasts and two bulbs
Last edited by papaj; Dec 8, 2011 at 08:49 AM.
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From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Here ya go http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=90288811823 these are what i have theyre the best kits on ebay have ordered like 10 kits theyre amazing. If the link dont work since im on my phone just search zentec H4 bixenon there $62 shipped. Comes with 2 ballasts 2 bulbs the wiring zip ties n some double sided tape. He ships super fast too. Just add a personal messge telling him u want the H4 kit and what color temperature u want. 5K is the brightest whitest then it goes 6k and up. The higher the number the less output.
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From: Punta Cana , Dominican Republic.
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4d56td
Here ya go http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=90288811823 these are what i have theyre the best kits on ebay have ordered like 10 kits theyre amazing. If the link dont work since im on my phone just search zentec H4 bixenon there $62 shipped. Comes with 2 ballasts 2 bulbs the wiring zip ties n some double sided tape. He ships super fast too. Just add a personal messge telling him u want the H4 kit and what color temperature u want. 5K is the brightest whitest then it goes 6k and up. The higher the number the less output.
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From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
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55watt for street driving without proper projectors isnt too good of an idea u will be really blinding people lol mine now annoy the hell out of people not that i care but still lol ive had 55watters in my last car it was insanely bright i loved them but cops loved me when i was staring at the flahsing blues in my mirror from "hi beaming" them when it was low beams
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From: Long Beach, Ca
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by papaj
Here ya go http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=90288811823 these are what i have theyre the best kits on ebay have ordered like 10 kits theyre amazing. If the link dont work since im on my phone just search zentec H4 bixenon there $62 shipped. Comes with 2 ballasts 2 bulbs the wiring zip ties n some double sided tape. He ships super fast too. Just add a personal messge telling him u want the H4 kit and what color temperature u want. 5K is the brightest whitest then it goes 6k and up. The higher the number the less output.


