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tincan1966 · 12-19-2013, 05:54 PM

I word of advise here. The Ebay cheap headlight conversions DO work well(as long as you add relays to relieve the load on the dimmer switch)
BUT many of them will require you to modify your OEM bucket to accept the bulb.
This will include enlarging the hole in the back of the bucket to approx. 3"
Also, you will most likely need to make new cutouts to accept the locating tabs on the bulb housing, as for some reason, most of the foreign parts are backwards from the USA lamps.

Other than that, and these modifications are not complicated, it's a fairly easy swap.

If you are merely wanting better light from your OEM lamps, adding relays will increase the voltage to the bulbs and relieve load on the switches, making for better lighting.

12-19-2013, 05:54 PM	#4
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Where is post/thread on using Jeep headlamps for upgrading our trucks? I word of advise here. The Ebay cheap headlight conversions DO work well(as long as you add relays to relieve the load on the dimmer switch) BUT many of them will require you to modify your OEM bucket to accept the bulb. This will include enlarging the hole in the back of the bucket to approx. 3" Also, you will most likely need to make new cutouts to accept the locating tabs on the bulb housing, as for some reason, most of the foreign parts are backwards from the USA lamps. Other than that, and these modifications are not complicated, it's a fairly easy swap. If you are merely wanting better light from your OEM lamps, adding relays will increase the voltage to the bulbs and relieve load on the switches, making for better lighting.