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headlights and parking lights

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 57cj5, Oct 8, 2008.

  1. 57cj5

    57cj5 Member

    What style parking lights are the norm? Clear or Amber?
    For headlamps, what will fit a 57 CJ5 that supplies a good light? I read the old sealed beam style are not that bright. I did a search and was confusewd with info I found. Thanks, Paul
     
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    57cj5 Member

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  3. gasman

    gasman Member

    Re: headlighsts and parking lights

    I put H-4,s in my 61 CJ it has the orignal wiring .so I ordered a dual headlight relay from Dick Ceepeck it will handle 700 watts per side . I used Motorcycle 7" housings They throw a nice wide beam also 80/100 bulbs.Light is NICEeasy rider
     
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  4. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: headlighsts and parking lights

    Like Gasman, I've H4's in mine.

    I used IPF H4s with the same dual relay that gasman used, http://earlycj5.com/tech/electrical/headlight_relay/index.php .

    The parking lamps in my '62 had clear lenses with amber bulbs, same with my '71. That's an easy change to make.
     
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  5. Brian P

    Brian P Member

    Re: headlighsts and parking lights

    If economy is paramount I found that the Sealed Beam Wagner " Bright Lights " Series carried at my local NAPA were considerably better than other types I have tried, By that I mean an obviously brighter and whiter light.
     
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  6. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Sylvania Silverstar Sealed beams also have a good rapport here. I've Silverstar H4s in my housings myself. The difference in my TJ (I moved the lights over to the CJ-5) was almost night and day.
     
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  7. cabover

    cabover Member

    Does anyone know where to buy this Dick Cepeck relay?
    Dick Cepeck is no longer in business and ExtremeSuspension dosen't list it.
    Does anyone know the part number?
    My brain is shorting out trying to find one.
    Thanks
    Cabover :driving:
     
    cabover, Oct 9, 2008
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  8. 57cj5

    57cj5 Member

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  9. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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  10. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I am using the Delta Tech H4 headlights with zenon bulbs. They were fairly cheap when I bought them.
    I havent done the relay upgrade yet, but plan to...
     
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  11. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    you can get a relay at a auto parts, or at a big truck supply (it's where I got mine). It made a huge differance when I wired one into my 6.
    Jim S.
     
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  12. 57cj5

    57cj5 Member

    I did a search for relays and found some links of others who have used other type of relays..but same concept.
     
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