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Old 10-27-2009, 01:24 PM
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Mounting HID ballasts
I'm having trouble finding a spot to mount my ballasts, do you guys have pics of where you mounted yours?. I used to have mine stuck onto the wheel well with adhesive, but it eventually fell off from heat.
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Old 10-27-2009, 01:30 PM
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I put mine on the strut housings using whatever ddm sent. They been in the same location since July, no problems with water or heat.
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Old 10-27-2009, 02:20 PM
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Yeah, i did the same thing. But does anyone have any custom mounting? I wanted to see the setup.
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Old 10-27-2009, 03:41 PM
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I always mount mine on the front bumper support. But make sure you disconnect them before taking the front bumper off!
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I always mount mine on the front bumper support. But make sure you disconnect them before taking the front bumper off!
that is where i posted mine but why must i beware to disconnect them before taking the bumper off? Is the bumper attached to the support because normally its not......
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Old 10-27-2009, 06:08 PM
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that is where i posted mine but why must i beware to disconnect them before taking the bumper off? Is the bumper attached to the support because normally its not......
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that is where i posted mine but why must i beware to disconnect them before taking the bumper off? Is the bumper attached to the support because normally its not......
Let us know when your bumper falls off.
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I'm going to ignore what just transpired..lol.

I don't think mine reaches the bumper support, but thats not a bad spot for it. Any other ideas?
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Old 10-31-2009, 12:34 AM
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i have mine tied up with zip ties inside of my engine bay for easy access in case something goes wrong and i have to remove them asap. ill take pics tomorrow and send em to you or post them on here if they let me
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I just have mine zip tied to the front crossmember where my headlights are. I did think about using the adhesive pads that DDM provided, but I figured they wouldn't last long.
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i have mine tied up with zip ties inside of my engine bay for easy access in case something goes wrong and i have to remove them asap. ill take pics tomorrow and send em to you or post them on here if they let me
Yeah i'd like to see, thanks
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Yeah i'd like to see, thanks
The bumper support is a great spot to mount them with a ziptie.

and the bumper can come off and on with no problems.
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mine are on the strut tower on passenger side (had to restick cause i didnt clean the area first) and the driver side is a bit under my cruise control(i think)
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The bumper support is a great spot to mount them with a ziptie.

and the bumper can come off and on with no problems.
I've already done this a few times. Its a PITA, but not difficult. Once i get my new foglights i'll probably mount the ballasts on the bumper support, as this is probably the best place for it.
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my driver side is mounted on the airbox. passenger side is ounted on back of headlamp. DDM 55w slim ballasts. I wouldnt use adhesive or velcro
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