Do i need a Relay for HID kit?

[Wigifries]

I have an 87' Ranger... i got a HID kit for Christmas, 8000K, Will i need to wire up a relay so i dont fry the wiring harness, or no relay at all?
Any Comments Would be greatly appreciated!
Thank You!

 

[machine090767]

how does a HID kit work on a sealed beam headlamp system like the Gen I has?

 

[MountainMike]

It replaces the whole sealed beam unit with a new housing designed for an HID bulb.

As for the relay I'm not sure, someone else a little bit more versed in electrical should be able to help you out.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

i believe the HID balast itself works as a relay, the oem wiring just activates the balasts. the bulbs are powered via a stronger wire coming out of the balasts.

as of using them on sealed beams, u need to convert to non sealed ones first. that is housings made to use disposable halogen bulbs

 

[EERNGER]

I think RSH is on the right path, im thinking the ballast takes care of the relay part of the equation.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

i really think so, since all the HID installs ive seen, ive never seen a relay. all i see is the oem wiring activating the balasts and them balasts taking power directly from the battery and then to the bulbs. the oem connectors arent even used

 

[The_Dealer]

the ballast is the relay. u will need the aftermarket "diamond" lenses that use the h4/9003 bulbs

 

[06RangerXLT]

just connect the balast to power. plug in the balast o the bulb and you have light. no relay needed