Re: Also saw a simple kit....
SeanNollan said:
in the local autozone. It had 10ga wire and a relays they wanted $20.00 for it. My question is what type of connection is used at the headlights? If I use the stock style socket, isn't it going to melt? Should I use heavy duty spade connectors?
Thanks
Sean
Sean,
I bought replacement sockets ($3-4 ea) and used them. At 55 watts your lamps are pulling about 4.56 amps (assuming 12V for calculation purposes, in reality you could be running anywhere from 11-14.4V), so the replacement sockets should be more than ample. Spade terminals are usually rated for 15-20amps, as are the stock sockets, replacing them is a pretty good idea anyhow (after 30 years the stockers should be pretty tired)
Heat is the number one enemy of any wiring, protect your wires by any means possible, and use terminals that far exceed your anticipated load, if not for the quality, but for peace of mind concerning any ambient heat that may be introduced.