huntsman

So guys bare with me as I never played around with switching head lights before but the stock ones are crap especially when driving on a road that has no lamps. I got a 98 xj and Im looking to put in some better head lights.

Now Iv been reading and there is a lot of stuff to consider. First of I would like to spend around 200 bucks. I read that there are different projector headlights and just overall different types of housings for the bulbs. I also read and a lot of people say they use h4s Im assuming thats the bulb.

Now I did want to put in some HIDs but after researching it looks like in order to do it right it costs about 500 bucks and thats a little to much for me.

What can I do to get a better and brighter light ? If anyone can explain that to me that be awesome as I have no clue. Do I just need a projector housing, bulbs and a wiring harness ?

I read a few guides and tutorials but its hard to understand it since I have never done it before so most of the time I dont know what they are talking about or the parts I need to get it done.

I found this thread https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/pr...130700/index2/

On the second page some guy mentions to get a catz zeta system, HIR bulbs, relay harness and conversion lamps. What do you guys think of that ?

I have also found this on ebay since I need the tail lights and since they come smoked that nice but I found one that includes the headlights and one set that does not include them, but I dont know if those headlights are any good if you guys can check it out and let me know Id appreciate that. With out headlights its $128 and with is $156 but if they are crap I dont want them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2001-CH...2a610e&vxp=mtr

Thanks. If you have any other ideas let me hear em.

98XJ40K

There is a simple harness that upgrades the wiring to handle more power. Putco makes one around $30 IIRC. I used the new harness, autopal housings (on eBay), and some hella 90/100 watt h4 bulbs. In all I want to say it was around $100 and was a simple plug and play application. Huge improvement over stock.

mrfajita

If you are willing to shell out $500 for a pair, the Trucklites LED headlights are the best. Seen them, they are better than any OEM or aftermarket HID I have ever seen.

MatteBlack

Many of us have done harness, housings and H4s and been very happy. Should cost you less than 200 easily.

jtodaro

Less than $100.

$35 (shipped) for H4 Upgrade Harness (Either Putco or eAutoWorks).
$35-40 for Autopal E-Code Headlight Housings.
$$ whichever bulbs you want. I paid $8 extra for 100/90 watt bulbs as an option with my Autopal headlights.

HCFjeep

This is definitely on my list, stock lights suck

Big David

I bought the Sylvania Silverstars from Amazon.They were $50 with free shipping but I got mine for $5 shipped to me because I was a first time user of their offered credit card.
I did notice a good difference from the cheap lights.But when they burn out I'll go the route the guys are talking about.

mdnov

I had the SilverStars. They did not last very long. I was disappointed with their quality.

DieselD

That sounds good. OP do this.


Btw I wish I had the nerve to spend $500 on headlights. Those LED ones are sweet.

ZINGGG

You'll be happy with the H4 conversion for now. And when you strike the lottery, get some Trucklites! At least, that's my plan

huntsman

This sounds good to me can you post some links so I get the right stuff.

Also what bulbs do you guys recommend and what wattage does it have to be ?

jtodaro

Putco H4 / 9003 Heavy Duty Headlight Upgrade Wiring Harness

AutoPal 200mm H6054 H4 EURO CONVERSION HEADLIGHTS KIT

This is the same exact setup I used (I had the URL's saved in a text file I had). I opted for the White 100/90 bulbs for $6 (from the ebay seller who was selling the headlight housings).

Adding things up, I may have been $5-10 low on the price I said, but it's still under $100.

huntsman

Thanks alot man, now the 100/90 watt lights vs the regular that are included with the lights which are 60/55 watt, Im not sure what that means, so the 100/90 is brighter ? Man I feel like a dumb *** lol but there's a first time for everything.

willsmysticcobra

ya I am about to order these and ill be opting for the 100w/90 bulbs

Anthony'90XJ

I did the projector headlamps on eBay $40 and a H4 HID setup $36 also on eBay. Don't know where the $200 are coming from. They've been on my XJ for about a year now with no problems. And it's a '90 in case that changes anything.