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Mike S 
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 Topic: Headlight upgrades?Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 4:47pm |
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I have a working set of 12V headlights, but they are pretty poor. |
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scoutpilot
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 4:54pm |
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MikeS. Is your Jeep 6 or 12 volt. I know, dumb question after you mentioned 12v headlights. Check with NAPA. The six volt number LMPH6006.
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Mike S
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 5:05pm |
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The Willys was 12V... I think I will stay with 12V system as I rebuild. The headlights will need to be 12V. I have a working set, but they are really dim.
I was wondering is there a substantially better 12V headlight available that will fit the bucket/socket?
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Hugh Hedrick
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 5:18pm |
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I use sylvania 12 volt halogen replacements in mine and theyre quite bright. picked them up at rural king for 15.99 a piece.
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Mike S
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 5:32pm |
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Hugh - that sounds like what I am looking for. Do you have a Sylvania part number?
Thanks to Hugh and Scout Pilot!
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 5:43pm |
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No matter what bulbs you buy, check your grounds for cleanliness and tightness. That may be the only problem.
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Hugh Hedrick
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 5:51pm |
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Mike, im not near my jeep but they were just your standard halogen round headlights used by a lot of vehicles if thats any help. bought them in november.
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Mike S
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 6:00pm |
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Hugh, did you need to change the bulb sockets from the standard Willys three post socket? I have a very nice, original looking wire harness with the original light sockets. Would like to stay with this if at all possible.
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 6:07pm |
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they have three posts and are identical to the old lights. the only difference is that they are halogen and much brighter.
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 6:10pm |
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H6024 is the part number and theyre sold at walmart and just about anywhere. 6024 is the old number and H6024 denotes halogen.
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 6:24pm |
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Hugh
Thanks for taking the time to find and provide the information. Decided on Slyvania H6024 EV (55/65) - they are pretty inexpensive and should do the job.
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 6:27pm |
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Yup those are the ones. they are very bright. saved me from hitting a deer.
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 8:45pm |
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i think mike gardner has some fancy 12v bulbs, i liked how bright they looked but they do this weird half on all on thing that i don't like the look of for my rigs, but that is purely personal opinion.
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2014 at 11:31pm |
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I used to have a set of Marchal headlights back in the '70s on my Willys wagon they were H4 bulbs and not legal for the highway, but heck I was a teenager and knew everything way back them. They were super bright and are very pricey now but here's a H4 setup on epay that might be an option for ya
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2014 at 12:26am |
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I just bought a set of KC sealed beam conversion headlights. They use a standard H4 halogen, but are a bit pricey around $100 for a set on amazon. I'll let you know how they work once they get here.
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2014 at 3:03am |
I had a set of those as well in my VW. I loved them. Especially with 100 watt bulbs in them..lol. |
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http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/tech-faq_forum57.html for a lot of great stuff you need to know!! |
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2014 at 4:28am |
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How about running the power to the lights through a relay as discussed in the link below? Makes sense to me. Hiding the relay could be a bit of a challenge if you're wanting to keep original appearances. |
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2014 at 5:17am |
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Wheelie - thanks for posting that link. VERY good idea. The headlight relay and the Halogen lights should fix all my problems.
Thanks again for all the help, gentlemen!
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