Mounting HID ballast on 99 explorer

[akcrxnj]

I have seen a couple of threads where the HID ballast were placed in engine bay next to intake, battery, and behind front shroud. I was just wondering how you guys installed them? Did you mount them with 3m double-sided tape or mounting hardware which came with the HIDS? Lastly is there anything to be worried about when mounting the ballasts? Thanks in advance.

 

[vroomzoomboom]

i mounted mine behind the battery, and air filter. i used the hardware that came with the kit. you can use the two sided tape, and tape the ballast to the brackets. you might also have to shave a little bit of the fingers (or tabs if you prefer) off the filter box. the only problem i have had is that my relays have gotten wet, and i have blown one (i don't know if it is coincidence or not).

 

[akcrxnj]

I did the same. I used the hardware that came with the VME kit. I drilled an extra hole in the mount and used two rivets to hold the bracket in place.

 

[akcrxnj]

radio interference

I have noticed that after I installed the vvme kit that I get interference on radio when headlights are on. Has anyone else seen this?

 

[Mr. Logger]

Mine are hidden below the "headlight access panel". With the exception of one wire to the battery, you wouldn't know where they were.

akcrxnj - I get interference as well when they are on. Only noticeable in weak reception areas.

 

[Trebor]

I have noticed that after I installed the vvme kit that I get interference on radio when headlights are on. Has anyone else seen this?

never had that problem with my kit. i have noticed that if u dont have a digital ballast u will get alot of interference