...this is a compilation with pics of parts, and including links to the best info on how to install lights i have seen...if you take the time to read this and the following links, your answers to your lighting questions will be found...
Lighting FAQ's and ANSWERS
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28683
How to: Add secondary fuse panel
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202857
and this thread has a bunch of info too...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202044
..Post pics of your Lights...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213524&highlight=lights
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For clarification purpose's, these lights are to be wired up as:
4- 55 watt lights = 2 pairs...
1 pair = 2 - lights per 1 switch, and each pair on their own relay
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...this is a pic of all that is needed for 4 lites = 2 sets
...these lights were bought on sale at harbor freight for 7.50 a pair and they include 2 55 watt halogen lites with wiring and 1 switch...note the pack of 14' of convoluted tubing , 1/4" split seam flex guard underneath the light package...this was bought at fry's electronics for 2.29 a pack...
...this is a pic of the contents of the lite pack and if you look you can see the inline fuse in the wire...
...these are the very important relays and i got these at pep boy's for 4.99 each...
...And I borrowed this basic schematic from Derocha...It . and other useful info can be found in the third link above..
...btw, you can buy all kinds of different switches at most auto parts store's from 3.99 to 10.99...
...now as you read the above links they will tell you of wiring sizes, they also have wiring diagrams, and about any question you can think to ask, they've already answered...good luck and have fun...
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...Basic High Amp Alternator info...
..If after adding a bunch of lights properly and or stereo equipment, (and your voltage is dipping down and/or your lights begin dimming), then your voltage regulator cannot keep up with the demand already, Your Alternator may be going south... A higher amp alt like a 160 amp will keep you running at idle as it spins more rpm's than the stock 95 or 130 amp alt( the 130 amp alternator's came stock on "Limited" models)...IIRC, your vehicle normally requires 80-85 amps before the addition of stereo's, lights, etc...
...I am at idle often with all my lights on and heater, stereo, etc. on our night runs...Before I swapped out my stock 95 amp alt I would loose charging when going downhill on long grades with just my normal lights on due to, to low of rpm's....Now I can have all my regulars lights, heater, stereo, 4- 55watt and one 100 watt rock lights, and 2-100 watt Pilots, cb, etc., running at the same time with no problem, even on long idles when someone breaks down on trail...
...Here are a couple pics of my stock 95 amp and my 160 amp alternator's
...There are some higher amp alt's out there with stock size pulley's and they too will let your lights dim while at idle...I found mine with the overdrive pulley on it and it resolves that problem...
...The upside is you have plenty of amperage all the time...:biggthump
...The down side is they do spin faster thus they will wear out quicker...Higher amp Alternators cost about $220 and up new...The cheapest I can find to have it rebuilt in my area is $120 with a 1 year warranty...Next best price was $170...
...If you do purchase a higher amp alternator that has the overdrive pulley (smaller) on it, your standard serpentine belt is 71"...When you go to the parts store there are 2 listings for the serpentine belt for the 91-94 X...One with one alternator = 71" standard, and one with 2 alternators = 68"...The one for the 2 alternator's 68", will fit perfect as the new replacement belt...I do not know the sizes for the second Gen X's though..
...You should also upsize your Alternator wiring to handle the Higher Amp Alternator..
...I hope this will help...:biggthump:
Lighting FAQ's and ANSWERS
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28683
How to: Add secondary fuse panel
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202857
and this thread has a bunch of info too...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202044
..Post pics of your Lights...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213524&highlight=lights
_________________________________________________________________________
For clarification purpose's, these lights are to be wired up as:
4- 55 watt lights = 2 pairs...
1 pair = 2 - lights per 1 switch, and each pair on their own relay
_________________________________________________________________________
...this is a pic of all that is needed for 4 lites = 2 sets
...these lights were bought on sale at harbor freight for 7.50 a pair and they include 2 55 watt halogen lites with wiring and 1 switch...note the pack of 14' of convoluted tubing , 1/4" split seam flex guard underneath the light package...this was bought at fry's electronics for 2.29 a pack...
...this is a pic of the contents of the lite pack and if you look you can see the inline fuse in the wire...
...these are the very important relays and i got these at pep boy's for 4.99 each...
...And I borrowed this basic schematic from Derocha...It . and other useful info can be found in the third link above..
...btw, you can buy all kinds of different switches at most auto parts store's from 3.99 to 10.99...
...now as you read the above links they will tell you of wiring sizes, they also have wiring diagrams, and about any question you can think to ask, they've already answered...good luck and have fun...
______________________________________________________________________________
...Basic High Amp Alternator info...
..If after adding a bunch of lights properly and or stereo equipment, (and your voltage is dipping down and/or your lights begin dimming), then your voltage regulator cannot keep up with the demand already, Your Alternator may be going south... A higher amp alt like a 160 amp will keep you running at idle as it spins more rpm's than the stock 95 or 130 amp alt( the 130 amp alternator's came stock on "Limited" models)...IIRC, your vehicle normally requires 80-85 amps before the addition of stereo's, lights, etc...
...I am at idle often with all my lights on and heater, stereo, etc. on our night runs...Before I swapped out my stock 95 amp alt I would loose charging when going downhill on long grades with just my normal lights on due to, to low of rpm's....Now I can have all my regulars lights, heater, stereo, 4- 55watt and one 100 watt rock lights, and 2-100 watt Pilots, cb, etc., running at the same time with no problem, even on long idles when someone breaks down on trail...
...Here are a couple pics of my stock 95 amp and my 160 amp alternator's
...There are some higher amp alt's out there with stock size pulley's and they too will let your lights dim while at idle...I found mine with the overdrive pulley on it and it resolves that problem...
...The upside is you have plenty of amperage all the time...:biggthump
...The down side is they do spin faster thus they will wear out quicker...Higher amp Alternators cost about $220 and up new...The cheapest I can find to have it rebuilt in my area is $120 with a 1 year warranty...Next best price was $170...
...If you do purchase a higher amp alternator that has the overdrive pulley (smaller) on it, your standard serpentine belt is 71"...When you go to the parts store there are 2 listings for the serpentine belt for the 91-94 X...One with one alternator = 71" standard, and one with 2 alternators = 68"...The one for the 2 alternator's 68", will fit perfect as the new replacement belt...I do not know the sizes for the second Gen X's though..
...You should also upsize your Alternator wiring to handle the Higher Amp Alternator..
...I hope this will help...:biggthump:
