Upgraded headlights wiring harness?

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    I was wanted to upgrade my headlights to H4 or LED. Most places I searched recommend upgrading the wiring harness with it. Anyone done this and have pics? I was thinking route the new harness under the radiator like the original. Anyone do something different? Harness came with relays to mount as well. Thanks guys.
     
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    I have LED headlights and tail lights. They only draw about 1/3 the current of the original lamps so unless your wiring is really crappy there's no reason to replace it or use relays. Halogens do benefit from larger wiring and relays.
     
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    For the headlights I used LED bulbs that install right into the H4 lamp housings. Plug 'n play.

    LED  headlight bulb 1.jpg
     
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    got a part # for those?
     
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    I ended up getting my set up off Ebay. Went pretty easy. Haven't had it out in the dark yet but they look good in the garage lol.
     
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    If yours are like mine they are very white and they seem to light up "things". Road markings and signs look almost like they are glowing. IDK, they just look different than my old halogens.
     

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