how to upgrade patrol highlamp

Submitted: Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 00:56
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Considering to upgrade the headlamp(not driving light) to improve low beam, but it is a sealed one so except from buying a whole set, any other way ?

how much it cost to get a whole set? Is it possible to change to semi-sealed but does it drink water when offroading ?
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Reply By: Truckster - Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 09:09

Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 09:09
I run Hella headlight inserts. Change the Sealed beams for these and run 90/145 globes in them.. The difference is AMAZING..

I have done over the bonnet water crossings with mine many times never leaked ONCE. Just take a little time to seal them when you put them on. Im changing the globes in mine today to bigger :D
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Follow Up By: Iamgq - Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 14:18

Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 14:18
Where can I get one ? Autobarn ? Repco ? How much is it ? Do they sold in pair or individual one ?

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Follow Up By: Tim - Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 20:17

Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 20:17
done the same wattage setup via arb and it works well
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Reply By: Truckster - Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 19:17

Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 19:17
Sold in Pairs, worth changing the pair, as one would be better than the other.

Repco(which Ive found expensive), Bursons(cheap), autobarn, etc all should have them or get them.

Theres also IPF ones which are top $ but are shait loads better, also you can get a larger wiring loom to go with it which also helps LOTS......
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Reply By: Tim - Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 20:21

Thursday, Jan 30, 2003 at 20:21
iamgq - i also changed the loom - upgraded it and run 2 x 150watt spotlight isp - makes night look like day
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Reply By: Matt M - Sunday, Feb 02, 2003 at 01:07

Sunday, Feb 02, 2003 at 01:07
IAMGQ,

Dont even contemplate running those sort of wattages unless you plan to upgrade the headlight wiring!!!!!

Arb and Hella all do kits to account for the huge currnt draw that those globes require, but they are a little on the dear side! If you want a little improvement then definately go with the Halogen inserts but be modest with the wattage....Max of 100/90 or you will start to melt fuse boxes and wiring loomns!
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Follow Up By: Nismo - Wednesday, Feb 05, 2003 at 21:14

Wednesday, Feb 05, 2003 at 21:14
I Have had no problems over the last 2+ years running 130/90 H4 inserts with the standard wiring. This has included a number of overnight runs from Queensland to Victoria. Nismo
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