Best headlight option imo

starsky74 · 2012-05-28, 22:53

So, i've been keeping this to myself because my maverick wasnt going to be roadworthy for awhile. Sorry guys. Anyway, I work as a tech at our local Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep place and had my brain itching to try this out sooo.... I made it happen, turns out JK body wranglers 06 and up have something too offer us

short adapter harness from a mopar pigtail. A relay system is coming soon from all the spares I have from pt cruiser cooling fan failures

The bulbs in these are nice. These NEVER get moisture in them either.

All you have to do is make a pigtail to adapt the bulb then the thing bolts in like sealed beam

YOU'RE WELCOME~!

Joe Dirt · 2012-05-28, 23:17

pretty sweet what was the cost ?

xpsnake · 2012-05-28, 23:19

Sweet. Got a year/model part number on those?

**71gold** · 2012-05-30, 04:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpsnake

Sweet. Got a year/model part number on those?

...X2...

starsky74 · 2012-05-30, 11:20

ok the headlights on come as an assembly from mopar and they are on backorder

wiring pigtails 68018959-AA
left headlight 55078149-AC
right headlight 55078148-AC

**darren** · 2012-05-30, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by starsky74

ok the headlights on come as an assembly from mopar and they are on backorder

wiring pigtails 68018959-AA
left headlight 55078149-AC
right headlight 55078148-AC

BIG surprise. Back ordered.

I just back orderd a 3.7 Liberty water pump like 10 minutes ago. Its getting nuts.

Big · 2012-05-30, 11:59

I must of got the last set, or close to it

Can't wait to do that swap, mine have moisture in them and aren't that bright as the lenses have fogged.

groberts101 · 2012-05-29, 00:21

yeah.. the H4 types are definately a step up from the sealed beams on these old cars. I've run H4 motorcycle lights in the past but I still prefer the bosch lights myself. A bit pricy.. but well worth it for the all-around performance you'll get from them.

The most interesting thing about the OP's housing choice is the ability to keep your eye out for that specific vehicle so you can actually see the beam pattern and cutoff before spending the cash on them.

The OEM's do a fair job on designing a good all-around light for todays cars and these 7 inch round bulbs are about as good as you can get from a basic design standpoint, IMO. The motorcycles can be even better in that regard.

starsky74 · 2012-05-29, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Dirt

pretty sweet what was the cost ?

The headlights with bulbs were 25 bucks on eBay, the pigtails were the most expensive at 15 a piece. Considering the huge improvement, Id say it's worth it. Still cheaper and much nicer than ANY aftermarket models

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpsnake

Sweet. Got a year/model part number on those?

JK body is 06 and up. The bulbs are a 9008 I think but I will verify it tomorrow. The shape is neat too, it's a bit more round than typical stocks or replacements

Big · 2012-05-29, 19:01

Ordered... Thanks man!! Look sweet

2012-05-28, 22:53	#1
starsky74 Technician Join Date: 2007-03-09 Location: Hackberry Louisiana Posts: 897 Vehicle(s): 73 four door, 74 starsky&hutch mav, a 93SHO, an 03 gt, and a 94 gt iTrader: 2 (100%) Images: 10	Best headlight option imo So, i've been keeping this to myself because my maverick wasnt going to be roadworthy for awhile. Sorry guys. Anyway, I work as a tech at our local Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep place and had my brain itching to try this out sooo.... I made it happen, turns out JK body wranglers 06 and up have something too offer us short adapter harness from a mopar pigtail. A relay system is coming soon from all the spares I have from pt cruiser cooling fan failures The bulbs in these are nice. These NEVER get moisture in them either. All you have to do is make a pigtail to adapt the bulb then the thing bolts in like sealed beam YOU'RE WELCOME~! __________________ not your grandma's maverick

2012-05-28, 23:17	#2
Joe Dirt six poppin' Join Date: 2008-12-16 Location: Mcdonald,tn Posts: 4,330 Vehicle(s): 1973 4 door iTrader: 18 (100%) Images: 89	pretty sweet what was the cost ? __________________ *1973 Maverick- 4 door Gapp & Roush tijuana Taxi "clone"* 1957 Chevy 2 door post Turbo lsx GASSER project *Please visit my website!* www.joedirtfabrication.com

2012-05-28, 23:19	#3
xpsnake Certified Question Asker Join Date: 2004-03-30 Location: Maryville, IL (near STL) Posts: 1,068 Vehicle(s): 1971 Ford Maverick 306 roller iTrader: 20 (100%) Images: 9	Sweet. Got a year/model part number on those? __________________ -- Bruce "Trailers are for boats"

2012-05-30, 11:20	#5
starsky74 Technician Join Date: 2007-03-09 Location: Hackberry Louisiana Posts: 897 Vehicle(s): 73 four door, 74 starsky&hutch mav, a 93SHO, an 03 gt, and a 94 gt iTrader: 2 (100%) Images: 10	ok the headlights on come as an assembly from mopar and they are on backorder wiring pigtails 68018959-AA left headlight 55078149-AC right headlight 55078148-AC __________________ not your grandma's maverick

2012-05-30, 11:59	#7
Big Mav Mad Join Date: 2012-05-10 Location: North Idaho Posts: 661 Vehicle(s): 1971 2 door Maverick base 3.3L / 200 C.I.D. iTrader: 0 (0%)	I must of got the last set, or close to it Can't wait to do that swap, mine have moisture in them and aren't that bright as the lenses have fogged. __________________

2012-05-29, 00:21	#8
groberts101 Member Join Date: 2007-04-22 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,227 Vehicle(s): 1971 Comet GT iTrader: 0 (0%)	yeah.. the H4 types are definately a step up from the sealed beams on these old cars. I've run H4 motorcycle lights in the past but I still prefer the bosch lights myself. A bit pricy.. but well worth it for the all-around performance you'll get from them. The most interesting thing about the OP's housing choice is the ability to keep your eye out for that specific vehicle so you can actually see the beam pattern and cutoff before spending the cash on them. The OEM's do a fair job on designing a good all-around light for todays cars and these 7 inch round bulbs are about as good as you can get from a basic design standpoint, IMO. The motorcycles can be even better in that regard.

2012-05-29, 19:01	#10
Big Mav Mad Join Date: 2012-05-10 Location: North Idaho Posts: 661 Vehicle(s): 1971 2 door Maverick base 3.3L / 200 C.I.D. iTrader: 0 (0%)	Ordered... Thanks man!! Look sweet __________________

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