Higher wattage Headlights

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Digger
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Higher wattage Headlights

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Anyone try them?
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zionzr2
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Re: Higher wattage Headlights (Digger)

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the wires in our vibes can NOT handle higher wattage bulbs without upgrading the wires. Otherwise you will risk issues of melting or fires.
Digger
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Re: Higher wattage Headlights (Digger)

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HELH83140101 Halogen 12 60/55 4.5/4.2 No $3.99 HELH83140141 Halogen 12 100/55 7.6/4.2 Yes $7.99 HEL83140171 Halogen 12 100/80 7.6/6.1 Yes $7.99 this is the amp load for the lights I got 7.6/6.1 and acording to this site http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm the load should be well within the limmits of the wire.
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