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Old 02-11-2007, 06:46 AM   #5 (permalink)
Sequoia'd
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Originally Posted by 89red4x4yota View Post
our local pepboys is having a special on hella 500's and they come with 55 watt bulbs, i was wondering if i could buy 100 watt bulbs and replace the 55's without having any problems with heat or overload on the wiring harness. help me out

I did it! It works without problems. If you are winching or sitting still, I would not sit there with the 500's/100watt bulbs on for too long. They do need some air flow to keep from overheating and causing damage. Other than that precaution, do it! You'll be glad you did!
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