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Old 09-26-2008, 09:09 PM   #1
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Experiences with upgraded headlights/Pics?

Okay... I'm just tired of driving next to these newer rides who's eyes illuminate the road soooooo much nicer than mine.

Not to mention the fact that I happen to like [the looks of] the blue tint some of them have.

I'd like opinions of those who've upgraded... I know the Sylvania's are popular and I read/saw recently a TJ like mine with the Flat faced Delta bars...

What have you got?
Whats the improvement (or lack of)?
Any issues with overheating? Wire melt?
Where?
How much?
You know, the usual....

Oh... and pics - please

Thanks in advance people!

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Old 09-26-2008, 10:00 PM   #2
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ive been running IPF E-code lenses and IPF Fatboys for 2 years now without fault and i absolutely love them. the improvement over stock was phenomenal. i got them from Northridge4x4.com for a little over $140.

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Old 09-27-2008, 01:09 AM   #3
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Yes, IPF housings and IPF Fatboyz FTW! It doesn't get any better then that. Oh and no blue tint bulbs are allowed in Jeeps.
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Old 09-27-2008, 02:18 AM   #4
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I use the Delta Quad Bar lights. Not the expensive HID versions though. They work a lot better than OEMs and have that slight blue tint to them while they are off. When they are on though they are a nice bright white. Install was easy, they came with a black trim ring, but I didn't use it.
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Old 09-27-2008, 05:12 AM   #5
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I got a set off of ebay for about the price that you would pay at the parts store
for the regular lights. They are 55w/60w bulbs and show white on low and a blue tint on high.

Here is a link for similar ones. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__96-2001-Jeep-Wrangler-TJ-DOT-Crystal-Headlights-w-H4_W0QQitemZ250300608149QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20Access oriesQQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20Acces soriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p 4506.m20.l1116

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Old 09-27-2008, 05:54 AM   #6
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I have Hella H4's and love them
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Old 09-27-2008, 06:11 AM   #7
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Another vote for the IPF lenses with IPF Fatboys. I've been really happy with them, but make sure you get them aimed correctly or else other drivers will be flashing you.

http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddetail.php?prod=PKG-IPF



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Old 09-27-2008, 07:06 AM   #8
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IPF and Fatboys here. I don't have pictures, but the difference is literally night and day. I have not had any harness or switch issues either.

I have spent a lot of money on my Jeep and this has to be the very best money I have spent.
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Old 09-27-2008, 07:44 AM   #9
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I agree with Elwood. I have the IPFs and Fatboys in my two TJ's and haven't had a bit of trouble in the two years they have been installed....no wiring changes either. I have a set of AutoPals buckets and those european dichromatic yellow h4 bulbs in my Willys......not nearly as nice as the IPF's.
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Old 09-27-2008, 08:29 AM   #10
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IPF and Fatboys here. I don't have pictures, but the difference is literally night and day. I have not had any harness or switch issues either.

I have spent a lot of money on my Jeep and this has to be the very best money I have spent.
what was the install like?
plug & play?

gotta link?

how much?
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Old 09-27-2008, 08:46 AM   #11
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Where to buy:

http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddetail.php?prod=PKG-IPF

Install:

http://www.4x4xplor.com/ipf-h4.html
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Old 09-27-2008, 08:53 AM   #12
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The c41 whitemax Blues ?

What about them? They afford the same night/day difference along with the tint I'm lookin for???
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Old 09-27-2008, 10:19 AM   #13
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This is one Hella Vision Plus and the stock, I think you can tell which is which.

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Old 09-27-2008, 11:14 AM   #14
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Another vote for IPF and fatboys, I upgraded the harness and it makes them even better. I rean them for 6months with out the harness. I agree that you need to adjust them or you will have people flashing you
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Old 09-27-2008, 11:51 AM   #15
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This is one Hella Vision Plus and the stock, I think you can tell which is which.

your headlights need to be adjusted.
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