HID Install Help, Where to mount ballast??

[stevesig226]

I see many of you have installed HID kits, where are you mounting your ballasts (Computer Boxes)??

[JSM1284]

On the frame rails directly below the headlights.

[liquidi3ladz]

I thought anywhere where it'll be well ventelated would do.

[white3ch0c0late]

Originally Posted by liquidi3ladz

I thought anywhere where it'll be well ventelated would do.

No, you want to keep it in a place where water won't get to.

[pedrojqc]

On the frame rails directly below the headlights.

+1

be sure to put them in a way that water cannot enter that ballast in anyway

[Netforcer]

Originally Posted by JSM1284

On the frame rails directly below the headlights.

That's where I mounted mine... it's perfect... you can check out the pics on my cardomain site, linked in my sig

[n8dogg455]

i mounted mine to my headlights ....

[musashi]

I am looking to do a retrofit, but I have a slightly different question with the ballasts. Does anyone have any experience with the newer style digital ballasts? Are they as reliable as the standard mechanical ballasts?

[white3ch0c0late]

Originally Posted by musashi

I am looking to do a retrofit, but I have a slightly different question with the ballasts. Does anyone have any experience with the newer style digital ballasts? Are they as reliable as the standard mechanical ballasts?

Reliability is generally dependent on the brand and the price. What kind of ballast is it (brand)?

[JSM1284]

Sorry for the blurry pics:

[Jeet]

i just got my HID and was planning to install them myself (first time i've ever done it). A ballast location is important and read that you guys are placing the ballast under a frame rail beneath the headlights...is this reachable without taking off the front bumper? because i m not too sure where it is. Also i've been reading up about the squirrel spotters so i guess i might as well ask it here =). There seem to be two ways to do it, either covering it up with a piece of aluminum with jb weld or pushing the flap down. Is both way just as effective? Thanks for all the replies and helping me out!

[sky03]

jb weld works better, I mounted my ballast next to the headlights on that rail... it looks safe and its easy to get to if something happends

I can post pics later if you want

[danorthface]

i stuck mine into the hole next to the radiator and headlight unit. Perfect spot since it is hard to find

[sky03]

heres where i mounted mines
only thing thats holding it is one zip tie and its pretty tight

[diycamry]

This is my weekend project.