Replaced Headlights with Truck-Lite Knockoffs
- Thread starter CodaMan
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I don't remember honestly. Nothing that was prominent.
Who knows with these Chinese factories. There are undoubtedly knocks offs of knocks. And great knocks. And ones that are poorly executed. I don't think the knock off manufacturers of the original ones foresaw the demand.
To get a set of headlights that are what? 80 percent as good as the originals? Even half as good say - for a tenth of the price? Its hard to go wrong.
Im very sorry to hear about this latest batch that seem low quality or poorly designed. I wish there was a way of identifying the good ones from the bad ones. But for even a hundred bucks. Its worth a try. To me anyway. Especially if you buy them from Amazon. Where its super easy to return.
Has anyone researched the reviews on the different ones on Amazon? Not that reviews are always right on there.
Finally got my lights sorted. Got rid of the garbage knock offs and went with truck lites. 300 on Amazon.
Knock offs were nothing but problems. Truck lites dialed in fairly effortlessly, after having to replace the broken mount because of the knock off fit problems.
Knock offs were nothing but problems. Truck lites dialed in fairly effortlessly, after having to replace the broken mount because of the knock off fit problems.
OHFIVETJ
TJ Addict
Large thread, so question ? are these heated ? I'm On Long Island, we do get our fair of snow. Is heat even headed ?
The knock offs are not heated. I have read that some members up north require heat. But they could better answer that. Some don't.
No, they are not heated. The only time I have had any issues with snow is when it’s right around 32-33° and it’s wet snow. We just had a spring snow storm a couple weeks ago and I had to get out and clear them off a couple times. That’s more times than I had to the rest of this winter. I live in the mountains, I’ve had incandescent bulbs pack up if the conditions are right.
James9100
TJ Enthusiast
Has anyone tried the SUP-LIGHT brand Truck-Lite knock offs from amazon?
Seems the recommended WHDZ ones are up to $220 CAD.
SUP-LIGHTs look identical and are $130.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07KQZ2ZNH/?tag=tjforum-20
Seems the recommended WHDZ ones are up to $220 CAD.
SUP-LIGHTs look identical and are $130.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07KQZ2ZNH/?tag=tjforum-20
Well they look promising.
If you go through the reviews there is no one complaining about having to adjust them super low. All the review pictures look like the headlights are adjusted normally.
If you go through the reviews there is no one complaining about having to adjust them super low. All the review pictures look like the headlights are adjusted normally.
They have an eBay store that seems to carry the same lights for quite a bit less. Can't vouch for their quality or performance. Did consider them but went the Toyota headlight option instead. Prefer the OEM look
I've got both Cibie and Hella H4 housings like the Toyota with cheap led bulbs and they work great. It's a good option. Can't stand plastic headlights, glass for the win.
These look exactly like the ones I have. There are many other listings for these headlights on ebay. And they are less than 50 bucks. I wouldn't pay $128 for knock offs.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4025075791...d=link&campid=5337789113&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4025075791...d=link&campid=5337789113&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
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Which bulbs are you using? I have the Toyo H4 kit with the Hella 80/100 bulbs. Love the pattern, look, performance but not the temperature. I would like something a bit cooler.
Tray Burge
TJ Addict
Yes, they look like the knock-offs I ordered from amazon some years ago.
Positives: Have held up and work great.
Negative: Made in China and will not replace with CinaComm again, will pony up and go with Truck-lights next time.
FUCK CHINA!
The link of the first post still says $99 for me and has a 5% off coupon.
I've had mine 4 years now. They had issues once in a crazy blizzard when moisture got into one but I resealed it with rtv and it's held up great since. They did need to be adjusted super low though.
James9100
TJ Enthusiast
Ya that’s because I’m in Canada, apparently amazon.ca doesn’t offer that 5% off. If my math is right I think it would actually be a bit cheaper still to go through amazon.com, they’re saying $30 import fees. But I’m not sure I’d be getting the same return policy/warranty.
Have a set of WHDZs arriving tomorrow. Here's hoping I have good luck and get the road going version not the UFO spotting version. For less than $100 and with Prime returns I figure it's worth a roll of the dice.
James9100
TJ Enthusiast
No, it's all one version, just seems like it's a bit of a crapshoot lately in terms of quality. Some people report they work great, others that they're basically shooting light so high as to be useless.
