Yeah I vote for old Sealed Beam Headlights. I have replaced sealed beams
with brighter ones and it made a remarkable improvement.
Not sure what the 1997s have. <:-)

Hook up the lights directly to a battery to see if that improves the
brightness.
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later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
88 XJ 4.0 auto


"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
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> Replacement sealed beam units?
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> "7h95g" <gtrsg@fds.net> wrote in message
> news:Xns996353524CFChg789fe4f4e8com@216.168.3.44.. .
>> Can anyone suggest an inexpensive, effective remedy (that a novice could
>> install) for the really dim headlights on our 97 Cherokee Sport?
>>
>> Driving at night in rain+fog is very difficult and I don't think it's
>> because of poor headlight alignment - they're just not bright enough.
>>
>> Thanks for any help,
>>
>> Tony
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