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#1 ·
Well i have searched the threads but haven't found really my answer. I am looking to replaced the factory fog light halogen bulbs with HIDS in my Summit. Does anyone no/currently running them if i need the relay harnesses or the bulb error eliminating harnesses. Or will i be ok with just plug and play bulb and ballast. Also would anyone recommended the 35w kit or 55w. Also is 4300K what i want to match the factory headlight xenon's? As for installation would i get away with turning the wheel and going threw fender liner or will i have to remove bumper.

Thanks:thumbsup:
 
#3 ·
I went with DDM Tuning's 55W slim ballast, 5,000K H11 bulbs, the error eliminator's (you need these). I installed them by turning the wheel to the left/right depending on which side your on. I went through the hole at the bottom of the fender well. I pulled it loose a little at the bottom twist pin and zip tied them up in behind the front bumper area. The better route would be using a relay and a direct power source straight to the battery. I did the same thing with my 2011 JGC and had no issues is why I didn't use a relay this time. Also the better install probably would be to remove the bumper for better securing of the ballast but it isn't absolutely necessary. I hope this helps.:thumbsup:
 
#4 · (Edited)
On the 2014 Grand Cherokees you would need a H11 HID kit and unlike the headlights you don't need any relay harness or capacitors.

We recommend going with a 35W HID kit for a few different reasons. Sure 55W HID kits do produce slightly more light (approximately 15%-20%) than a 35W HID Kit but this increased light output usually results in a less even light spread and additional glare. There is a reason that all cars that come with HID lights from the factory still use 35W technology and not 55W technology. These 55W HID kits often overdrive the 35W HID bulb to obtain the increased light output. As a result, you can expect the HID bulb to burn hotter which can damage your headlight. You can also expect a significantly decreased bulb life.

4300K would be the way to go in order to match your factory HID headlights and they are also the brightest color temperature you can get.

As for the installation, I know forum members have done it both ways. You would have more room to install the HID kit if you remove the bumper though.

Danny
 
#12 ·
On the 2014 Grand Cherokees you would need a H11 HID kit and unlike the headlights you don't need any relay harness or capacitors.

We recommend going with a 35W HID kit for a few different reasons. Sure 55W HID kits do produce slightly more light (approximately 15%-20%) than a 35W HID Kit but this increased light output usually results in a less even light spread and additional glare. There is a reason that all cars that come with HID lights from the factory still use 35W technology and not 55W technology. These 55W HID kits often overdrive the 35W HID bulb to obtain the increased light output. As a result, you can expect the HID bulb to burn hotter which can damage your headlight. You can also expect a significantly decreased bulb life.

4300K would be the way to go in order to match your factory HID headlights and they are also the brightest color temperature you can get.

As for the installation, I know forum members have done it both ways. You would have more room to install the HID kit if you remove the bumper though.

Danny
can you confirm that means that the canbus fix is not needed, meaning all we need is an adapter to convert the ballast to h11?
 
#26 ·
Yes on the 2014 Grand Cherokee the fog lights use H11 as well and require the same parts. As for the installation you can do it the same way as the headlights by either going through the wheel wells or by removing the bumper.

I see you offer the kit in 3000k as well...have you had any feedback on that? Since the fogs are basically useless for everyday lighting I only use them as designed - for foggy conditions. I'd like to go 3000k if you've had good results with that...any info is appreciated, thanks!
We've had many customers install the 3000K XenonDepot HID kit in there fog lights with great success. As you stated you can't go wrong with the 3000K option if your looking to actually make your fog lights functional.

Here is an older DIY we have of the 3000K HID kit installed in a previous generation SRT8:

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 6500k Xtreme HID kit in Low Beams and 3000k in Fogs

Danny
 
#24 ·
I see you offer the kit in 3000k as well...have you had any feedback on that? Since the fogs are basically useless for everyday lighting I only use them as designed - for foggy conditions. I'd like to go 3000k if you've had good results with that...any info is appreciated, thanks!
 
#30 ·
There would be a lead in your engine bay in the fuse box or near it.

I have recently got my HID's installed in the headlights and fogs. I believe they used a can-bus hid kit on both. But i will have to bring it back to the shop cause my headlights arent working properly (DRL problem) due to a fact they forgot to put in a relay kit. Once that is installed hopefully it fixes the problem.
Everything needs to be installed in order for it to function properly but keep us posted if you run into any other issues.

Danny
 
#29 ·
I have recently got my HID's installed in the headlights and fogs. I believe they used a can-bus hid kit on both. But i will have to bring it back to the shop cause my headlights arent working properly (DRL problem) due to a fact they forgot to put in a relay kit. Once that is installed hopefully it fixes the problem.
 
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