Electrical Headlight upgrade question

[SwampRatt]

Got a 79 CJ7. Wiring is in pretty good shape. Got 14.5 volts to the headlight socket running, new alternator.
i have halogen headlights, Wagner I think. They are dim and yellowish, but I am used to more modern cars.
i would like to get more light but hate the led light look. Are there any conventional headlights or conventional looking led lights that would help “light up my life”?

TIA

 

[Armyvet25]

Zenon bulbs in headlight housings that allow bulb changing are a lot brighter, but you can't really see any difference when using highbeam as the low part seems to be as bright, I used them on motorcycle builds but they don't seem to hold up very well, I also use Halogen, I plan on some lower spotlight/fog white fog lights below the bumper for added light and being below the bumper I can aim them as not to blind oncoming traffic without turning them off.

 

[elwood blues]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hla-002850811

Same glass but it's not sealed beam. Replaceable H4 bulb

 

[Armyvet25]

you can get brighter bulbs with the headlight housings Elwood posted

 

[SwampRatt]

Are these a bolt in solution?

 

[Armyvet25]

yes

 

[elwood blues]

And if you really want to upgrade your headlights add a relay harness in too.

*I will tell you that this isn't exactly plug and play and requires a little wiring knowledge, but it makes a HUGE difference.*

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/upd-34263

 

[TSB8C]

And if you really want to upgrade your headlights add a relay harness in too.

*I will tell you that this isn't exactly plug and play and requires a little wiring knowledge, but it makes a HUGE difference.*

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/upd-34263

Great difference for sure and well worth it. You can buy a kit (as shown) or just do it yourself cheap. Here's a write-up when I did it. Easy-peasy and about $10. Headlight Relay mod

 

[Patrick]

Before investing time and money, run a heavy gauge jumper from the battery+ post to the + lead on the light socket with your engine running and headlights on. You might want to do the same on the negative lead from a solid ground. Switch the jumper on and off. I hope you like the brightness difference that makes, because that’s all you are getting. If you don’t, keep looking for the right set of headlamps. Been through it all.