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Hi all
Anyone aware of a decent headlight kit with halogen globes to suit my twin headlighted HJ 1 Tonner
Thinking 55w in the inner (low) & 100/55 outer (hi Low)
cheers
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There are several brands on the market. I always preferred the Hella H4s, AFAIK they are still available.
Also I believe that outer beam is the low/hi & the inner beam is hi only.
Dr Terry
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Originally Posted by: Dr Terry  There are several brands on the market. I always preferred the Hella H4s, AFAIK they are still available.
Also I believe that outer beam is the low/hi & the inner beam is hi only.
Dr Terry
oops, yes thats correct , inner high & outer high low
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I always liked the sealed beam aircraft landing lights for the inners on Quad headlight fronts. I used to run 130W but you can get them in 100W. Outers just the H4 100/55. For twin headlight fronts I used H4’s with 130/80. Make sure you use relays though for 100W lamps, you don’t want to run 20-30A through the high beam switch and wiring. Edited by user Saturday, 12 November 2022 3:59:08 PM(UTC)
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I have a single headlight tonner and use the Hella inserts with H4 100/55 globes. No problems, they have been working fine for well over 10 years with only one filament blowing. The inserts also feel solid, there is a good amount of glass there which IMO makes them stronger. I did have to notch the sheet metal headlight holder to get clearance for the park light however. About a square inch or so of metal removed IIRC. Again no problems, it just took a bit longer to fit them. EDIT: It wasn't the sheet metal surround, it was the metal headlight-shaped holder that needed some metal removed. I use a relay. I would recommend you get a relay from an auto-sparky. There are relays designed specifically for headlights and the one the sparky recommended has performed flawlessly despite years of dust and filth. As a side-note, the sealed beam headlights that were on the tonner when I bought it could best be described as "about as bright as two candles"! When the Hella replacements went in it made a VERY BIG difference, much brighter! Edited by user Monday, 14 November 2022 2:28:33 PM(UTC)
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Decided to go with the Hella 1055 (H4) for the outers with 100/55w lamps & 1053 (H1) for the inners with 55w lamps
Hopefully they fit !
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Use a relay for the hi beam lamps. |
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