...This is being done out here on most all of the off road race trucks who are running the 500ff and the 700ff Hella's...(FF = Free Form design)..
...These are the latest gen Hella's with a better light design...They come stock with H3 12v/55 watt bulbs, wiring, switch,stone shields and are pretty bright on their own for $69 at Kragen and Walmart for the 500ff and about $72-$78 for the 700ff...Some have found the 500ff's for $30-$36 online..
.. Here is a link to info on these lights...
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hel...ts/Performance_Lighting/Model500/Model500.jsp
Disclaimer: This is something I wanted to do...Do so on your own at your own risk...Check with your local jurisdiction before adding offroad lights
___________________________________________________________________
..This works for both the 500ff and the 700ff models
...This is one of those mods that I had the reviews and info to the upgrade before I even tried the basic stock light out...Don't worry though, I always keep my old/new parts just in case I don't like these lights really bright and clear...
...Most of the guys upgrade to the 35 watt HID's and are totally happy with them...Those that upgrade to the 55 watt HID's are also really happy with them but my concern was the bulb length and the heat especially since these are Aluminum vapor-coated housings with glass lenses...
...Of the ones I've seen in use, they do get hot but the owners have had no problems or complaints...I will be putting these thru a test coming up in March on a two week desert expedition...:biggthump
Basic wiring and light install info can be found in this thread..
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203037
Parts:
1 set of 500ff ($69)
1 relay (see basic wiring and light thread above) ($5)
1 pair of 6k HID bulbs (For clean natural light-no color- comes with kit)
1 set of DDM HID Kit Slim Ballast (35W or 55W) ($35 @)
...This is where I got the HID kit from as they are local to me but are one of the best online companies around...Just tell them what you are doing and they will hook you up with the right parts for your project...
http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/101/
...Whats included from DDM tuning's kit..
...The whole process of this upgrade in a nutshell..
1) Remove the glass lens and pull the bulbs and wires out of the Hella's..
2) You will need a drill to open up the existing wiring hole to accept the new HID harness...Be sure it is small enough to hold the rubber grommet (that comes on the harness) in place to keep water out..
3) Install the bulbs and re install the lens...
_________________________________________________________________
...Some pics of what you are working with...
This pic shows the location and the drilled out hole minus the rubber grommet that comes with the harness..
..The ballast...
The ballast info from what I used...
..The harness connections...
...All boxed back up and waiting for install...
...The old/new bulbs I pulled out and how I keep them..
...Have fun and be safe...Always use a relay...
...These are the latest gen Hella's with a better light design...They come stock with H3 12v/55 watt bulbs, wiring, switch,stone shields and are pretty bright on their own for $69 at Kragen and Walmart for the 500ff and about $72-$78 for the 700ff...Some have found the 500ff's for $30-$36 online..
.. Here is a link to info on these lights...
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hel...ts/Performance_Lighting/Model500/Model500.jsp
Disclaimer: This is something I wanted to do...Do so on your own at your own risk...Check with your local jurisdiction before adding offroad lights
___________________________________________________________________
..This works for both the 500ff and the 700ff models
...This is one of those mods that I had the reviews and info to the upgrade before I even tried the basic stock light out...Don't worry though, I always keep my old/new parts just in case I don't like these lights really bright and clear...
...Most of the guys upgrade to the 35 watt HID's and are totally happy with them...Those that upgrade to the 55 watt HID's are also really happy with them but my concern was the bulb length and the heat especially since these are Aluminum vapor-coated housings with glass lenses...
...Of the ones I've seen in use, they do get hot but the owners have had no problems or complaints...I will be putting these thru a test coming up in March on a two week desert expedition...:biggthump
Basic wiring and light install info can be found in this thread..
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203037
Parts:
1 set of 500ff ($69)
1 relay (see basic wiring and light thread above) ($5)
1 pair of 6k HID bulbs (For clean natural light-no color- comes with kit)
1 set of DDM HID Kit Slim Ballast (35W or 55W) ($35 @)
...This is where I got the HID kit from as they are local to me but are one of the best online companies around...Just tell them what you are doing and they will hook you up with the right parts for your project...
http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/101/
...Whats included from DDM tuning's kit..
...The whole process of this upgrade in a nutshell..
1) Remove the glass lens and pull the bulbs and wires out of the Hella's..
2) You will need a drill to open up the existing wiring hole to accept the new HID harness...Be sure it is small enough to hold the rubber grommet (that comes on the harness) in place to keep water out..
3) Install the bulbs and re install the lens...
_________________________________________________________________
...Some pics of what you are working with...
This pic shows the location and the drilled out hole minus the rubber grommet that comes with the harness..
..The ballast...
The ballast info from what I used...
..The harness connections...
...All boxed back up and waiting for install...
...The old/new bulbs I pulled out and how I keep them..
...Have fun and be safe...Always use a relay...
