I am about to order the Hella E-Codes from Susquehanna (the Jeep kit). Is that what you bought?

 

Yup with the SM6024JG - 100/80W Hella Premium Xenon Blue bulbs....really stout harness that comes with it too. You'll definitely notice a difference. Let me know if you have any questions when you go to install them.

 

Thanks for the write up! Wasn't too sure how to install h16 bulbs until now

 

Wow, I am surprised that you haven't had any problems with oncoming traffic. Typically blue lights blind them. Obviously those E-Codes are doing a really good job of directing all the light exactly where it is supposed to be.

Yea, I have been putting off doing this mod, due to not wanting to spend the money and then have to throw away the bulbs because it was so dificult that I screwed something up. It was so easy and total, it cost just under $40 (including the cheap-o "dremel"). Really glad I did it.



Glad to help. Maybe this can make it into the "low cost mod" posting.


On a side note, I will get a few night pics posted this weekend. I wish I had done some before and afters. Oh well, after is all I can do.

 

I also have the Susqehanna kit as well. My girlfriend's Jeep has the IPF kit. The IPFs do have a better light pattern but is nowhere near as bright as the susquehanna kit due to the harness. I think if you matched up the susquehanna harness with IPF lens, you would have a winner!
I wanted more power, so I dropped in HIDs in my Susquehanna kit as I live in the sticks and nobody to glare to.

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

IcyFridge, when you say the IPF's have a better pattern. How do you mean? I understand that the E-codes have a distinct cut off so they don't blind oncoming traffic. How do the IPF's do it differently? I haven't ordered the E-codes yet and want to make sure I am ordering exactly what I want. Thanks.

 

Hiker - Great question. I do know that the yellow works better in fog, rain and even snow and that was part of my justification. About a month ago I was heading south on I-95 and saw a JK with yellow fogs and REALLY liked the look. So, the other part of my decision was purely, looks. I really liked the way it looked. Once you see it in person, you either really like it or really don't. Hope this helps.

 

Well said! The original plastic lenses went bad after only two years!!!

 

I wish mine lasted two years...

My driver side has already glazed over. I was pretty mad when I noticed it. My rig isn't even a year old. Anyways, enough whining. I recently ordered a pair of LED fogs (found on ebay for about $60) that will fit. I am waiting on a new power distribution panel which I will be getting probably in a month and then install them. I am considering putting them in just to see if they work on the original wiring. Not sure yet.

 

I heard that in 2010 that they switched from the 50w bulb to the new 25w bulb that costs around $50 from you local friendly dealership. I also heard that if a bulb with a different watt rating is used on the can-bus system, that it recognizes a fault and you get a message/check engine light on the dash. Have you guys had any problems using these 35w bulbs on the JK Can-bus system using the stock harness/wiring? I have a 2010 and am just wondering if this will cause me any issues.