HID Ballast Mounting

Yall who have HIDs how and where did you mount your extra wiring and ballasts and all? Wanna get some outside ideas. Pics would help

I have seen it done several different ways, some just zip-tie the ballast to the top of the radiator support. You can get pretty creative on these because you do have a little extra wire, just make sure the wires are not going to rub or get pinched. Dont touch the bulbs!

Man that looks clean Clay.

Do the HID really put out that much light? More light than the stock to make it worth the cost of them?

Yes they do I have only seen them in the day in my garage but dagum are they bright!!!

Tim, you can't compare the HID's to stock, its like comparing a candle to a light house.

I mounted mine on the uprights on each side of the radiator. I will try to snap some pics tonight.

i think ridepate had the post on here about mounting his. they were in a water proof box because if they get wet it voids the warrenty.

here it is


https://southernsxsriders.forumakers.com/yamaha-rhino-f8/got-the-hid-s-installed-today-t2014.htm

moto92 wrote:

i think ridepate had the post on here about mounting his. they were in a water proof box because if they get wet it voids the warrenty.

That depends on the manufacturer, I have the dirt lights conversion and the ballasts are waterproof and can be mounted anywhere. They have been under water and under mud MANY times and never had an issue. I did have a bad connection in the wiring harness and they sent a new one out next day air at no charge to me.

I was being safe. A- I'd dont like the look of them exposed. B-The dryier the better IMO. C- Mine have a 2-year warranty, but what good is that when they malfunction and don't work?? D- Mine weren't but 119.00 and have worked flawlessly since day one.

I just couldn't see paying 2,3 hundred dollars for lights, when they all work the same.

moto92 wrote:

they were in a water proof box because if they get wet it voids the warrenty.

uh-oh shawn this sounds like a problem for you, since your rhino seems like a magnet for mud and water

Mine catch plenty of mud and water mounted there and get sprayed with the pressure washer too. No problems yet. I hope to avoid them being submerged in water for any period of time. I would have to be in waist deep water for that to happen. All in all, the look like they are sealed pretty good.

muddbuggy wrote:

moto92 wrote:

they were in a water proof box because if they get wet it voids the warrenty.

uh-oh shawn this sounds like a problem for you, since your rhino seems like a magnet for mud and water

I dunno what your talking about Kevin

so Clay how good is the warranty on these things anyways?

They are talkin about a different brand. You have Eagle Eye, you will be fine to mount them exposed to the elements.

Clayboy wrote:

They are talkin about a different brand. You have Eagle Eye, you will be fine to mount them exposed to the elements.

Well I got another Christmas present installed today











Now just got a rear diff gusset to install and possibly a front gusset(if I can make it work w/ my winch plate )


----> Clay be ready for a possible harness bar 4-pt. combo to be on order soon

P.S.

I should be giving these flares a small scale test ride because I'm taking the rhino to the mudhoel tomorrow as the get around vehicle and I usually play around a little bit while we're out there

Thay look great Shawn.....
i am kinda parcial. i have the same ones.
you will love them in the mud. thay really do work.... :D

Looking good buddy It would be nice to see it all in person.

Big-R wrote:

Looking good buddy It would be nice to see it all in person.

hopefully one day it can happen I would love to meet everyone in person

ChrisC wrote:

Thay look great Shawn.....
i am kinda parcial. i have the same ones.
you will love them in the mud. thay really do work.... :D

I like them I thought about buyin some camo vinyl but ill wait and see.... I needed all the extra coverage I could get as you can tell from the rear tire shots

looking good shawn

Lookin good man!!!!!!! Two thumbs-up.

well with my little test riding around at the mud hole the flares/hids are well worth the extra bones i could see alot better and stayed alot cleaner then before and i mean alot cleaner

shawnley1222 wrote:

well with my little test riding around at the mud hole the flares/hids are well worth the extra bones i could see alot better and stayed alot cleaner then before and i mean alot cleaner

If you add the mud flairs it will be a night and day difference.