Aftermarket headlight harness

[brentwood]

Who makes a quality headlight harness with relays? I'm planning on upgrading the headlights on my 78 J10 after I fix a few more things on my list. Would like to install a new upgraded harness at the same time.
Appreciate any info and advice.

[SOLSAKS]

there used to be a great ifsja member SEREHILL ?

he made them, but passed away a couple years ago,...

someone else on here makes them now,....I have one if you are interested,....

I never found the need to install it,....

let me know if interested.....

dave in NC

[tgreese]

I wrote an article about DIY-ing it on a CJ site: (dead link)

[brentwood]

there used to be a great ifsja member SEREHILL ?

he made them, but passed away a couple years ago,...

someone else on here makes them now,....I have one if you are interested,....

I never found the need to install it,....

let me know if interested.....

dave in NC

Yes, I'm interested. Send me a message and let me know how much you want for it. Thanks.

[brentwood]

I wrote an article about DIY-ing it on a CJ site: https://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/intr.../remote-access

I'd be interested in reading your article but the link doesn't work.

[tgreese]

I'd be interested in reading your article but the link doesn't work.

Sorry, cut and paste error.

http://earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/headlights-relays-in-absurd-detail.142321/

[brentwood]

Sorry, cut and paste error.

http://earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php...detail.142321/

Thanks for the link. Great write up. I'm sure I'll go back and read it a few more times to absorb all the info.

[nograin]

If you want a premade one, plug and chug, message member crackedback.


If you want a kit with good relays etc, look up Daniel Stern Lighting with your favorite search engine. He also has wiring diagrams/instructions.


You can also make your own from scratch - which I assume what Tim has posted about. I've done that.

Wirebarn is a reasonable source for engine compartment type wires.
I actually prefer marine grade from the nearest boat supply.

Either is better for engine compartment than general purpose automotive wire.




One thing to be aware of is that on pre-86 SJs, the power for the lights should come from the alternator. Powering off the battery means the current has to flow all the way through the car to get to the lights. It also makes the ammeter incorrectly show charging. 1986 and up either location will work about as well.