HID Retrofit for stock headlights?
11-07-2011, 08:43 PM
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HID Retrofit for stock headlights?
Hi guys (and gals),
Looking to put HIDs into my '12 Sahara and I'm looking for suggestions of what stock parts need to be replaced and what to replace them with. Personal experience/opinions welcome!
Looking to put HIDs into my '12 Sahara and I'm looking for suggestions of what stock parts need to be replaced and what to replace them with. Personal experience/opinions welcome!
11-08-2011, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jkellington
Hi guys (and gals),
Looking to put HIDs into my '12 Sahara and I'm looking for suggestions of what stock parts need to be replaced and what to replace them with. Personal experience/opinions welcome!
Looking to put HIDs into my '12 Sahara and I'm looking for suggestions of what stock parts need to be replaced and what to replace them with. Personal experience/opinions welcome!
he whole kit. Their lights are also direct replacements.
11-08-2011, 08:45 PM
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if you're feeling really brave check out theretrofitsource.com. That's probably what i'll go with. I picked up a spare set of headlights off of a forum member to butcher and the kit is about under $300 for a bi-xenon HID kit.
12-06-2011, 09:02 AM
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Do you have any pics of your build? Did you use one of the Morimoto kits? I've been trying to determine whether there is direct swap in b-xenon solution for the wrangler, but I'm guessing this is as close as it comes? I'm such a noob.
12-09-2011, 08:48 PM
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I have used retrofit source. U will have to hack and glue but if you take your time it comes out great. You will still get high beamed bc your rig sits higher then oncoming cars. Iv been high beamed by cops. Looks great thoughhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QO6i...e_gdata_player
12-10-2011, 10:46 AM
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You do not retrofit HIDs, it is just a bulb swap and ballasts. DDM, IPF, and Cibies have good reviews. (150-200)
If you are talking about projectors, then yes you would have to retrofit them in. You could get the projectors from the retrofit source if you know how to do the work. (look at about 500 in materials). You could also have someone do the retrofit for you, Black Flame Customs is one of the best. But you are looking at 500-600 in labor.
If you are willing to spend that much, dont waste your time... just go striaght to LEDs. Trucklites (~550) and JW Speaker (~800) would be your options.
If you are talking about projectors, then yes you would have to retrofit them in. You could get the projectors from the retrofit source if you know how to do the work. (look at about 500 in materials). You could also have someone do the retrofit for you, Black Flame Customs is one of the best. But you are looking at 500-600 in labor.
If you are willing to spend that much, dont waste your time... just go striaght to LEDs. Trucklites (~550) and JW Speaker (~800) would be your options.
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12-12-2011, 01:25 PM
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just bought a 55w bi-xenon hid for my 2008 on ebay for less than 70$.
then you need a second relay to make the running light work or buy a procal to cancel or relocate them.
works fine.
did it also on a 2010 and no problem.
then you need a second relay to make the running light work or buy a procal to cancel or relocate them.
works fine.
did it also on a 2010 and no problem.
12-19-2011, 02:19 AM
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You will regret it. The stock housing sucks. Do it right the first time and convert to IPF H4 lights. Spend the extra $65 bucks, and you'll be happier than a pig in....well, you know.