Mr Clean
03-22-2010, 05:43 PM
Ok so I’ve been planning to upgrade the headlights on my ’01 XJ to H4’s, since as you all know factory lights SUCK! Well I finally did it, and the difference is unbelievable! The light out-put is a 200% improvement over stock, I can actually see! It took me a couple hours to install everything using basic hand tools.
I’m posting this because your write-ups are what helped me do this, so if this helps someone else it was worth posting.
Here’s the link I used to do my install:
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/hd-headlight-harness-write-up-11306/
Here’s my list of items purchased and from where:
Heavy-Duty Headlight Harness part # 36-3580 from LMC Truck $29.95 s/h $10.75
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cst/full.aspx?Page=67
IPF H4 Lenses Rectangular (pair) from Rocky-Road Outfitters $74.00
IPF Fatboy Bulbs (pair) from Rocky-Road Outfitters $75.00
http://www.rocky-road.com/ipfH4.html
One thing about Rocky-Road Outfitters, they’re not fast when it comes to shipping, not in my case anyway. I placed my order on 2-22, and received it on 3-16, so be patient with them.
That’s it; follow the installation procedure from the link above and your set. The harness is fool-proof, everything is labeled, and it tells you where it goes! If you still need help do a search here on the forum, that’s where I found everything I needed to do this project.
I also replaced my interior lights with LED’s. I found the info for this here: not sure if I can post another forums link here, if not sorry, no harm intended.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=933802
Here’s my list of bulbs I purchased from
www.autolumination.com
Map/Reading lights: Super Nova Super White
Interior Dome front: Rigid Loop 3 Watt Super White with 3 LED’s
Interior Dome rear: 44mm Super White Festoon with 2 LED’s
Interior floor: BA15s Super White, keep (probably yellow by now) dome covers off after installation
This LED upgrade looks awesome! The lights are bright, and look great.
That’s it; the time, money, and effort were well worth it.
I’m posting this because your write-ups are what helped me do this, so if this helps someone else it was worth posting.
Here’s the link I used to do my install:
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/hd-headlight-harness-write-up-11306/
Here’s my list of items purchased and from where:
Heavy-Duty Headlight Harness part # 36-3580 from LMC Truck $29.95 s/h $10.75
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cst/full.aspx?Page=67
IPF H4 Lenses Rectangular (pair) from Rocky-Road Outfitters $74.00
IPF Fatboy Bulbs (pair) from Rocky-Road Outfitters $75.00
http://www.rocky-road.com/ipfH4.html
One thing about Rocky-Road Outfitters, they’re not fast when it comes to shipping, not in my case anyway. I placed my order on 2-22, and received it on 3-16, so be patient with them.
That’s it; follow the installation procedure from the link above and your set. The harness is fool-proof, everything is labeled, and it tells you where it goes! If you still need help do a search here on the forum, that’s where I found everything I needed to do this project.
I also replaced my interior lights with LED’s. I found the info for this here: not sure if I can post another forums link here, if not sorry, no harm intended.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=933802
Here’s my list of bulbs I purchased from
www.autolumination.com
Map/Reading lights: Super Nova Super White
Interior Dome front: Rigid Loop 3 Watt Super White with 3 LED’s
Interior Dome rear: 44mm Super White Festoon with 2 LED’s
Interior floor: BA15s Super White, keep (probably yellow by now) dome covers off after installation
This LED upgrade looks awesome! The lights are bright, and look great.
That’s it; the time, money, and effort were well worth it.