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Old Dec 30, 2018 | 02:10 PM
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Is there a DOT approved retrofit?

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Old Dec 30, 2018 | 02:38 PM
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Google is always watching!

No, it won't be DOT approved (scoff law, I know), but these are projectors, and the pattern HID vs. halogen is darn near identical. (The shadow just below 3 o'clock is the wire that runs along the bulb. Not happy about that, and contacting the manufacturer.) There should be no problem with scatter or blinding oncoming traffic.



The Cherokee was also available with HID from the factory (though the housings are different). These should duplicate that in most every way.

EDIT: Of course, the projector retrofits in the L housings aren't exactly "legal," either.

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Old Dec 30, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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UHP is lenient on a lot of things like tires (as long as you have sufficient mud flappery), lifts, and tint. Lighting is a rough one though. If they get blinded, you're getting lit up.
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I wish Colorado had a stand against it. There are way too many idiots running around with LED conversion kits in Jeeps with Rigid cubes for "fogs," and others (cars, trucks, bikes) with HID's in reflector housings. Of course, come of the new factory LED headlights, like Audi's and the new F150's, are too d@mn bright, too.
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Old Dec 30, 2018 | 08:04 PM
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It's supposed to snow until 9 am tomorrow morning. Should be a wonderful commute tomorrow morning. The F150 is ready for duty.

Old Dec 30, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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Man that is why I live in Florida. Never have to deal with that. But hay, it does look good in pictures.
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 08:29 AM
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It snowed all night, off and on. Only had about an inch or two of accumulation though. Salt Lake got dang near nothing.

I have to work today..... then off tomorrow. How about you dudes?
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 08:50 AM
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Got to work today and tomorrow. We have been getting steady rain for the last 4 days. I'm pretty sure my 4wd is going to get some use before I ever make it to the office. Fingers crossed I dont stick it. Lol
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 09:03 AM
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I have been off since the 21st go back the 2nd.
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by kd4gij
I have been off since the 21st go back the 2nd.
I was too. I came in today because my boss was taking it off - but he's here, lol. Wish I woulda known.



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