1980 j10 headlight conversion

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raw.heeler
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1980 j10 headlight conversion

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Ok so i know how to find headlights thats not hard. Im trying to switch to the rhino grill setup but need some info on finding some headlight buckets and trim rings. I would also like to move my turn signals to the pie plate holes.
So what works what doesnt and where do i find these

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Re: 1980 j10 headlight conversion

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I believe CJ (and maybe TJ??) buckets/trim rings/etc will work. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please.


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Re: 1980 j10 headlight conversion

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Yes on CJs...

Headlight ring:
https://www.amazon.com/Omix-Ada-12419-0 ... R6H758X4JT

Headlight buckets and bulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E7M6DK/re ... UTF8&psc=1

Prices vary quite a bit and there are many vendors that that sell Omix Ida parts.

The header panel on your J10 is not a plug and play fit. You'll need to do something like this to make them attached at 4 points.
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I used small hardware metal straps and bent them to fit 3 of the attaching points on each bucket. Some have welded tabs for new attaching points.

Or you could hunt down a rhino style header panel and it is all a direct fit.
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Re: 1980 j10 headlight conversion

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If you google the Chreokee build on " Trucks" from years ago Stacy shows how to do conversion.
1980 Cherokee,360/727/208, propane powered,unknown lift,31' Adventuro's on Chevy rims,Warn winch
1980 J10,360/standard/208, stepside
1970 GMC 4X4 Pickup, 78 frame, 84 350, Turbo 350/205, patina galore
1986 Blazer K5, 350/205/465 trans
1990 Cherokee XJ, about to scrap for FSJ parts, gone to parts graveyard in sky
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