Beefing up my winshield lights?
03-24-2012 | 01:55 AM
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This may be a stupid question, but I've got two 55 watt lights on my windshield and I want to beef them up to 100 watts or even 150. Can I just replace the bulb inside with a higher wattage in the light and put a stronger fuse in?? Also I don't want to buy a whole different light bc I love the way mine look.
Thanks team!
Thanks team!
Not a good idea on the trail at night.
You want more light - look at the LED stuff out there. Brighter and lower amp draw.
You'll get used to the look.
03-24-2012 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MrCourtney
I wouldn't. The housing is designed to handle the heat from the 55w. You'll need to swap almost everything to make sure you have something that won't burn or blow up on you.
Not a good idea on the trail at night.
You want more light - look at the LED stuff out there. Brighter and lower amp draw.
You'll get used to the look.
03-24-2012 | 08:49 AM
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From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Originally Posted by Delux2769
Lol, be sure to unplug them before putting in the bulb or cleaning. And point away from you when turning on again.
03-25-2012 | 02:07 AM
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It is quite possible that the wiring may be sufficent to handle the additional load. One would have to visually varify the conductor size to be certain. However the fuse rating is a completely different story. Or atleast it should be.
03-25-2012 | 02:11 AM
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03-25-2012 | 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by iheartmopar
Again, I don't have a shit load of money to spend.