Few questions here as I attempt to figure out what is best. So ruby is a 88 and her low beams just went out. Additionally, her highs only work when you manually hold the lever in, but not when you click forward into the high position. Haven't dealt with it until now and want to consolidate the info I have learned on here about what is probably best for what we are looking to do.
On the headlights. Spent all morning digging through the archives, but most seem about 4 years old plus that I found so not sure if things have changed. I would like to upgrade her lighting, but am hesitant on doing the whole new harness thing as I am not electrically savy. So questions:
1) Are the LEDs by Truck Lite truly plug and play? I've read on here about polarity with LEDs and how the 62s are wired "hot common" which will have to be dealt with...
2) If I do the Halogen route then are the wiring harnesses by Daniel Stern pretty user friendly? I read about his kits on here... I am just not expienced enough to know pros and cons between these two.
From my research the LED sounds best to me as it doesn't require the new harness (being that it pulls less) and I can now get them heated to avoid the snow/ice build up. But what about this polarity business? I have read where some say you can't plug and play and others say they do with the exception their bright dash indicator doesn't work - which I am unconcerned with honestly.
Is there a third option I am not tracking?
I am sure I can figure basic electrical stuff out and can definately follow instructions with wiring, but wanting to make sure I don't get in over my head and alter more than necessary etc... Super bright headlights is not my objective here, just improving since it needs replacement.
On to the bights. I am guessing it is more of a switch/relay associated with the control arm since the brights work fine when manually held down? Anyone experience this as well?
Thanks for any input/help
MERRY CHRISTMAS CRUISER PEOPLE!
On the headlights. Spent all morning digging through the archives, but most seem about 4 years old plus that I found so not sure if things have changed. I would like to upgrade her lighting, but am hesitant on doing the whole new harness thing as I am not electrically savy. So questions:
1) Are the LEDs by Truck Lite truly plug and play? I've read on here about polarity with LEDs and how the 62s are wired "hot common" which will have to be dealt with...
2) If I do the Halogen route then are the wiring harnesses by Daniel Stern pretty user friendly? I read about his kits on here... I am just not expienced enough to know pros and cons between these two.
From my research the LED sounds best to me as it doesn't require the new harness (being that it pulls less) and I can now get them heated to avoid the snow/ice build up. But what about this polarity business? I have read where some say you can't plug and play and others say they do with the exception their bright dash indicator doesn't work - which I am unconcerned with honestly.
Is there a third option I am not tracking?
I am sure I can figure basic electrical stuff out and can definately follow instructions with wiring, but wanting to make sure I don't get in over my head and alter more than necessary etc... Super bright headlights is not my objective here, just improving since it needs replacement.
On to the bights. I am guessing it is more of a switch/relay associated with the control arm since the brights work fine when manually held down? Anyone experience this as well?
Thanks for any input/help
MERRY CHRISTMAS CRUISER PEOPLE!