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Old 03-14-2016, 06:41 PM   #1
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Re: HOWTO: Upgrade 7” Sealed Beam Headlights to 2007-15 Jeep Wrangler Headlights

I did this but got used lights off ebay... accidentally ended up with two sets. They can be had pretty cheap, they do oxidize some over time though.

I have a relay kit that I need to get around to installing but even without it these are better than what was there before. I used adapters, and have a basic H4 relay kit, so I probably have more connections than needed but it'll work.
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Old 03-14-2016, 08:03 PM   #2
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Re: HOWTO: Upgrade 7” Sealed Beam Headlights to 2007-15 Jeep Wrangler Headlights

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[...]They can be had pretty cheap, they do oxidize some over time though[...]
Considering that headlight oxidation is part of what we've come to expect, I've come to expect it.


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There is a few ways of doing the wiring. Personally I would be splicing into the existing high/low wires and hook them up to the relays.
That's exactly how I did it. Mounting the relays next to the battery allowed me to keep my 12 gauge power wires as short as possible for the least voltage drop.


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Good write up. Thank you. More pics?
What would you like to see pictures of?
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Old 03-14-2016, 10:24 PM   #3
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Re: HOWTO: Upgrade 7” Sealed Beam Headlights to 2007-15 Jeep Wrangler Headlights

U can also use 7 in Harley lights off 2005 bagger
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Old 03-15-2016, 11:52 AM   #4
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Re: HOWTO: Upgrade 7” Sealed Beam Headlights to 2007-15 Jeep Wrangler Headlights

Photos of high and low beams at dark would be great if you get a chance. I put relays on the original sealed beams and noticed a nice improvement in distance and fluctuation (like dimming at idle etc). I'm wondering if these would have a similar difference in quality.....
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