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mike nutt · 01-01-2009, 07:40 PM

could you post the jeep part# for the lights

watahyahknow · 01-01-2009, 08:20 PM

i suggest using a relay everytime even on a stock setup , it happens a lot that the switch heats up to the point of catching fire .
the relay is cheap insurance compared to having to replace the dash and wiring under it in the best scenario

ChaseDale3and8 · 01-02-2009, 09:53 AM

I like the way those headlights look! Really makes me wish that my truck was an earlier model so that I could have a set too! ...Joe

aggie91 · 01-08-2009, 06:35 PM

I really like the look! I am thinking about doing that to my '65. I found these awhile back on the web and they look alot like your, but are $109 for a pair with free shipping.

http://www.roundeyes.com/Jeep_Headla...Headlamps.html

From those pictures, they look the same and the description is the same.

Looks good.

LMDGUY · 01-08-2009, 07:51 PM

RIGHT-55078148AB
LEFT-55078149AB

finally work at dodge will have one perk for my truck =)

crawdadfox · 01-08-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMDGUY

RIGHT-55078148AB
LEFT-55078149AB

finally work at dodge will have one perk for my truck =)

Thats funny!

Check the price from drivers side to pass. side, i think one side was a few bucks more. Get two of the cheaper one, the lights are the same the mounting brackets were different you will not use them anyway. part # on the pigtail...1-68018959AA.

dooce · 01-09-2009, 01:02 AM

Got any pics of the whole front end so we can see how it looks overall? Have you been able to try them out yet?

LMDGUY · 01-13-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Thats funny!

Check the price from drivers side to pass. side, i think one side was a few bucks more. Get two of the cheaper one, the lights are the same the mounting brackets were different you will not use them anyway. part # on the pigtail...1-68018959AA.

yup they sure are..

heavychevy79 · 01-13-2009, 02:47 AM

If you're worried about the amp draw and don't want to install a relay
you could install HID lamps and that would decrease the current draw by
maybe half.
HIDs are cheap now, just don't get Chinese ones. Tiawan is good.

I put 'crystal clears' in my 77, but they spread out the light too much, I had to buy driving
lights to see very far on unlit streets.

midnite · 11-13-2009, 12:58 AM

what diameter are the lights? if its 7" then there is projector lights and halo ones on ebay...

garage C20 · 12-06-2009, 01:08 AM

i got a set of those "projector lights" from ebay... THEY SUCK!!!! and they are NOT projector lamps but "projector look"

sure they look kind of cool. but, if you want to drive your truck at night forget it!

the size is 7in rounds. i will be doing this swap (jeep headlamps) into my C20 soon. then i have a hook up with an HID company. i think they should have the hi/low HID kit that would fit these lamps.

Driveway Dreams · 03-30-2010, 12:00 AM

I had a thought today on my way to work. Is there anyone else interested in doing this swap currently? I might be able to help save a couple of people some money in getting the parts. I have an account at work with a MOPAR dealer and may be able to get a couple sets for less and hook a couple people up. If that would be of interest, let me know. I can't guarantee it at this point, but I will look into my costs if anyone would like. PM me if you want me to look into it.

crawdadfox · 03-30-2010, 09:35 PM

That sounds like a deal....they do look killer on the square bodys!

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-28-2010, 10:37 PM

So after all this time.... How do you like the lights?

87chevy.com · 07-29-2010, 12:06 AM

Those would be perfect candiates for a projector retrofit. Ive got a pair of bi xenon projectors finally

But hacking up a 100 dollar light to mod it probally isnt attactive.. but the bone yard to score a set of jeep lights... win! Ebay sells the projectors for those who wants to do a conversion similar to what ive done for the real projector retro fit. Ebay tag e55 projector... check it out.. if youve got a welder and a little bit of creativity, you can have some wicked cool lighting!
clint

slugish · 07-29-2010, 10:26 PM

Darn it , you round light people have all the fun .

Really like the look of those jeep lights . Will those round lights fit into a rectangular hole

LOL

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugish

. Will those round lights fit into a rectangular hole

LOL

Sure they will. With enough effort and a big hammer, you can put a round light in a square hole.

slugish · 07-29-2010, 11:39 PM

THX kEN , ILL GIVE IT A TRY :

knightowl73 · 07-29-2010, 11:43 PM

wow, nice! now i really wanna swap frontends back

MickMc · 09-01-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

I had a thought today on my way to work. Is there anyone else interested in doing this swap currently? I might be able to help save a couple of people some money in getting the parts. I have an account at work with a MOPAR dealer and may be able to get a couple sets for less and hook a couple people up. If that would be of interest, let me know. I can't guarantee it at this point, but I will look into my costs if anyone would like. PM me if you want me to look into it.

Is this hook up still available?

Mick

Adams74Chevy · 09-01-2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

So after all this time.... How do you like the lights?

...+1 any pictures?

aggie91 · 09-01-2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adams74Chevy

...+1 any pictures?

Crawdadfox sold the truck a while back before it was on the road I believe. Another board member in Canada has the truck now last time I checked....

aggie91 · 09-01-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickMc

Is this hook up still available?

Mick

Also, look at the link in post #29 above. They are similar lights to the factory Jeep lights...

**Hart_Rod** · 09-02-2010, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

So after all this time.... How do you like the lights?

Inquiring minds would like to know......

.

CHEESE · 09-02-2010, 10:27 AM

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01-01-2009, 07:40 PM	#26
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body could you post the jeep part# for the lights

01-01-2009, 08:20 PM	#27
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body i suggest using a relay everytime even on a stock setup , it happens a lot that the switch heats up to the point of catching fire . the relay is cheap insurance compared to having to replace the dash and wiring under it in the best scenario __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-02-2009, 09:53 AM	#28
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body I like the way those headlights look! Really makes me wish that my truck was an earlier model so that I could have a set too! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

01-08-2009, 07:51 PM	#30
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body RIGHT-55078148AB LEFT-55078149AB finally work at dodge will have one perk for my truck =) __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

01-09-2009, 01:02 AM	#32
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body Got any pics of the whole front end so we can see how it looks overall? Have you been able to try them out yet? __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

01-08-2009, 06:35 PM	#29
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body I really like the look! I am thinking about doing that to my '65. I found these awhile back on the web and they look alot like your, but are $109 for a pair with free shipping. http://www.roundeyes.com/Jeep_Headla...Headlamps.html From those pictures, they look the same and the description is the same. Looks good. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-13-2009, 02:47 AM	#34
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body If you're worried about the amp draw and don't want to install a relay you could install HID lamps and that would decrease the current draw by maybe half. HIDs are cheap now, just don't get Chinese ones. Tiawan is good. I put 'crystal clears' in my 77, but they spread out the light too much, I had to buy driving lights to see very far on unlit streets. Last edited by heavychevy79; 01-13-2009 at 02:49 AM.

11-13-2009, 12:58 AM	#35
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body what diameter are the lights? if its 7" then there is projector lights and halo ones on ebay...

12-06-2009, 01:08 AM	#36
garage C20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 14	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body i got a set of those "projector lights" from ebay... THEY SUCK!!!! and they are NOT projector lamps but "projector look" sure they look kind of cool. but, if you want to drive your truck at night forget it! the size is 7in rounds. i will be doing this swap (jeep headlamps) into my C20 soon. then i have a hook up with an HID company. i think they should have the hi/low HID kit that would fit these lamps.

03-30-2010, 12:00 AM	#37
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body I had a thought today on my way to work. Is there anyone else interested in doing this swap currently? I might be able to help save a couple of people some money in getting the parts. I have an account at work with a MOPAR dealer and may be able to get a couple sets for less and hook a couple people up. If that would be of interest, let me know. I can't guarantee it at this point, but I will look into my costs if anyone would like. PM me if you want me to look into it. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 03-31-2010 at 12:32 AM.

03-30-2010, 09:35 PM	#38
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body That sounds like a deal....they do look killer on the square bodys! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

07-28-2010, 10:37 PM	#39
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body So after all this time.... How do you like the lights?

07-29-2010, 12:06 AM	#40
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body Those would be perfect candiates for a projector retrofit. Ive got a pair of bi xenon projectors finally But hacking up a 100 dollar light to mod it probally isnt attactive.. but the bone yard to score a set of jeep lights... win! Ebay sells the projectors for those who wants to do a conversion similar to what ive done for the real projector retro fit. Ebay tag e55 projector... check it out.. if youve got a welder and a little bit of creativity, you can have some wicked cool lighting! clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress Last edited by 87chevy.com; 07-29-2010 at 12:10 AM.

07-29-2010, 10:26 PM	#41
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body Darn it , you round light people have all the fun . Really like the look of those jeep lights . Will those round lights fit into a rectangular hole LOL

07-29-2010, 11:39 PM	#43
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body THX kEN , ILL GIVE IT A TRY :



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