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the other day i saw a thread explaining how to activate the low beams with the high beams via relay.
i need a 12v relay 20 amps fuse and some wire
i do know how to wire so no problem there.
my concern is: the headlights wont get damaged by this due to overheating?
has anyone done this?
i drive a lot on country roads and i have some fog lights , but some extra light when i use the high beams wont be bad.
any input appreciated
thanks! :icon_thumby:
 


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i would be worried about the extra heat. you can get the headlight bulb sockets that are designed for higher heat though at auto parts stores. might be some cheap insurance
 

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hmm yeah im gonna look for those before wiring stuff
thanks man!
ill wait to install the bumper fogs too, maybe then i wont need to do this, im gonna have another set just like the ones on my avatar :D, but u never know...
 

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i did this mod 2 years ago, no problems . have not even burnt out a light. mine is a first gen , and my not produce the heat that the new lights put out
 
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i did this mod 2 years ago, no problems . have not even burnt out a light. mine is a first gen , and my not produce the heat that the new lights put out
o really??
i assume its safe then :D
i wish some one with a newer ranger can tell me that too
 

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