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From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
i understand where ur coming from and that its not the correct way but mine were just as simple as swap in the hid bulbs no glue im really not sure what their deal was. if u buy ebay headlights all u have to do is swap in them with the hid bulbs and aim them down there wasnt any glue involved lol
Last edited by papaj; Jan 17, 2012 at 04:35 PM.
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From: Summerville, Ga
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.
they are brighter, just they change color more and more. You are right, 5k is the whitest but NOT the brightest. the 12k or so put out more light, however the color dumbs it down. So i guess in a sense 5k is "brighter" because of the whiteness of the light is easier seen by our eyes. Sorry, im bad about bringing up technicalities
(however i doubt i spelt that correctly)
(however i doubt i spelt that correctly)
Last edited by xj_maniac_newb; Jan 17, 2012 at 04:23 PM.
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From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
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You are correct. was just about to edit my post after i did some researching, guess thats what i get for listening to my dumbass friends who apparently dont know as much about hid's as i thought
I guess you learn something new everyday
I guess you learn something new everyday
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From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
they are brighter, just they change color more and more. You are right, 5k is the whitest but NOT the brightest. the 12k or so put out more light, however the color dumbs it down. So i guess in a sense 5k is "brighter" because of the whiteness of the light is easier seen by our eyes. Sorry, im bad about bringing up technicalities
(however i doubt i spelt that correctly)
(however i doubt i spelt that correctly)CF Veteran
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From: Summerville, Ga
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probably alot i wouldnt want to see
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From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
and that is very interesting information, so if i get some 12000k hid's then they classify as a blacklight? because i found one once because i thought those numbers related to brightness, wonder what i could see with those on my jeep
probably alot i wouldnt want to see 
probably alot i wouldnt want to see 
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From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
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From: Chicago IL
Year: 1997
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