Inexpensive ARB IPF 968s got a new lease on life with the 35w HID conversion

[stioc]

The last two pages of my build thread have more details on the whys and hows but wanted to post a couple of comparison pics here.

The test was done by parking the truck on a dark dirt trail, first with the OEM low-beams (that have Philips XtremePower bulbs that made a very noticeable improvement over OEM) and the next with the IPF 968s converted to 35W HIDs.

This is all I would be seeing with the OEM headlights about 60-80ft directly in front of me. This will probably allow me to go 10-15mph max because any more would be dangerous in case there's a big rut, washout or a cow just beyond the headlights:

Here's what I would see with the IPFs on, pretty good distance but also good peripheral vision:

 

[smbisig]

Who's conversion kit did you use?

 

[stioc]

DDM tuning 35w, it shipped directly from China and took about 3 weeks around the holiday season.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Just a quick FYI on DDM http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?101687-NEVER-EVER-BUY-FROM-DDM-TUNING!

 

[stioc]

:Wow1: thanks for the heads up- I'll have to keep an eye on mine. However, I don't think their kit were designed for off-road use so we'll see how mine holds up. Is there another better/higher quality kit available out there in case this one bites the dust (pun intended)?

 

[ih8philly]

Just a quick FYI on DDM http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?101687-NEVER-EVER-BUY-FROM-DDM-TUNING!

I cannot even imagine how this would happen. How would the entire ballast get filled with sand?

 

[Inyo_man]

Just as someone in the linked post suggested...this company is using sand as a heat sink in that product.
Wow!

 

[mikekey]

I've had DDM's slim ballasts for over 2 years with no issues, including use all over Utah. I've generally avoided the larger Raptor's which are actually not DDM's, just sold by them, and drop shipped from China.

 

[stioc]

Good to know Mike. DDM Tuning have been around as far back as I can remember, I've also used their kit in my motorcycle for several years without any issues either.

The ones I got are also slim ballasts but they shipped from China...as with most things nowadays. They were nicely packaged and everything so hoping they'll last. We shall see - so far at least the output from these speaks for itself and for $30 I can't complain.

 

[kojackJKU]

I'm now 6 years on my vvme.com hid systems. Had one bulb go out. That's it. When I order a kit now I buy one replacement ballast and bulb. So to have a spare.

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