Jeep Wrangler TJ LED Headlight Upgrade Options

The old Sylvania lights had a plug directly on the light itself, the new ones have a cord with a connector, connected to the plug outside the light well. Do i have to worry about water getting to that?

No, you shouldn't have to. Mine was the same way, and I live in Oregon where it pours down rain almost all year long. Never had any issues.

Also, my passenger side bright light does not work, it didn't work on the original lamps either. That leads me to believe it's a problem with the Jeep & not the light itself. How do I figure out how to make the bright light work?

That's something related to the Jeep itself, not your lights. Since it's only happening to one light, I would almost suspect it's a bad wire connection for that headlight. In this case, a test light would be your best friend.

One more thing, how do I adjust them down? I don't want to blind oncoming traffic.

To aim them, there are two small T-15 torx-head adjustment screws that you can access from the front, between the headlight lense and the chrome bezel. Find the little indentations on the chrome bezels located at the 4 and 10 o'clock positions around the bezel, those give clearance for access to the two adjustment screws. They both aim the headlight so it's a little of both to move it in the direction it needs to go. Top screw for up-down, bottom screw for left-right.

As for how to align them:

How to Align Jeep Vehicle Headlights
When lifting Jeeps the headlights are often over looked so use this simple guide to adjust your headlights aiming pionts.


Step 1 - On level ground, put your Jeep vehicle in front of a wall as close as possible.

Step 2 - With tape, put 2 crosses on the wall that correspond with the vertical and horizontal center lines of both headlights.

Step 3 -
Move the Jeep back 25 ft., keeping the Jeep centered with the tape crosses on the wall.

Step 4 -
Examine the light pattern.


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Low Beams should be hitting the lower right sections of the crosses.


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High Beams should split the cross hairs.

Turn the horizontal and vertical adjusting screws (located on the headlights bucket) to make adjustments.
 
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Thanks @Chris, very helpful advice as usual. I went for a night ride and I will say I was shocked at the vast difference. This was something I should have done LONG ago! I adjusted the headlights and they perform beautifully. Now to tackle the high beams within the next couple days. Thanks for rhe write up Chris, as always it is much appreciated. I'm still contemplating wiring them up for use as daytime running lamps as well, but that will be a project for another day.
 
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Glad to know it all worked out. I too was blown away when I installed these in place of my stock headlights. They light up the road so well at night that I completely ruled out an LED light bar altogether!

Hopefully you get the high beam thing figured out.
 
So after a couple days have passed, I am on the fence about wether I like the look of my new headlights. I am considering selling this set and going with a stock style upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002M9QK6/?tag=wranglerorg-20

I should have went this route in the first place. The LED's are awesome at night, but I think they look too JK'ish during the day. I'm a purist in most everything I do, I think they take away from the classic TJ look. What do you guys think?
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So after a couple days have passed, I am on the fence about wether I like the look of my new headlights. I am considering selling this set and going with a stock style upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002M9QK6/?tag=wranglerorg-20

I should have went this route in the first place. The LED's are awesome at night, but I think they look too JK'ish during the day. I'm a purist in most everything I do, I think they take away from the classic TJ look. What do you guys think?
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I didn't like mine at first looks wise, but I absolutely love them now. They grew on me really fast! However, I understand they aren't for everyone. The Hellas won't be quite as bright, but I can tell you they'll be way brighter than the stock headlights still!
 
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So after a couple days have passed, I am on the fence about wether I like the look of my new headlights. I am considering selling this set and going with a stock style upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002M9QK6/?tag=wranglerorg-20

I should have went this route in the first place. The LED's are awesome at night, but I think they look too JK'ish during the day. I'm a purist in most everything I do, I think they take away from the classic TJ look. What do you guys think?
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I agree that design and the JW speakers look awful get some Truk Lites instead ;)
 
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I agree that design and the JW speakers look awful get some Truk Lites instead ;)

The JW Speakers are ugly as sin.

I think the Truck Lites are the best looking (which is why I have them), but most guys don't want to fork over $320 for headlights unfortunately.
 
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Maybe he is willing to pay extra as he seems to favour style over functionality, or could try looking at clones not sure if they are any good though or how important .dot approval is to him etc.
 
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I agree that design and the JW speakers look awful get some Truk Lites instead ;)
Truk Lites are waaaay over my budget, unfortunately. I talked to an officer today, my headlights are DOT approved. It may be function over fashion at this point because they are really great at night, which is the point I guess.
 
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I'm thinking about getting these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DNK7BFA/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I just have to save up a bit more...

Don't overspend. The KC HiLites are just a copy of the Truck Lites (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5WJHSI/?tag=wranglerorg-20). The Truck Lites were around long before these other ones, they all just copied the Truck Lite design because it works so well in regards to light output. Truck Lite is a damn good brand too. Not only are they DOT approved (one of the few LED headlights that are), but they're also used by the US Army on Humvees and other vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan.

So, spend a little less money and get the Truck Lites. I've tried several LED headlights, and the Truck Lites are above and beyond the best light output. Absolutely phenomenal how much light the put out!

However, if you like the look of the KC HiLites better, I understand! The Truck Lites look awesome in person though!

Sorry this isn't the best angle, but here's a photo of the Truck Lites on my TJ Rubicon. They look close enough to stock!

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Don't overspend. The KC HiLites are just a copy of the Truck Lites (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5WJHSI/?tag=wranglerorg-20). The Truck Lites were around long before these other ones, they all just copied the Truck Lite design because it works so well in regards to light output. Truck Lite is a damn good brand too. Not only are they DOT approved (one of the few LED headlights that are), but they're also used by the US Army on Humvees and other vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan.

So, spend a little less money and get the Truck Lites. I've tried several LED headlights, and the Truck Lites are above and beyond the best light output. Absolutely phenomenal how much light the put out!

However, if you like the look of the KC HiLites better, I understand! The Truck Lites look awesome in person though!

Sorry this isn't the best angle, but here's a photo of the Truck Lites on my TJ Rubicon. They look close enough to stock!

I appreciate the info and while it is a great option, I am a KC guy and would love to get a set of the Gravity LED Headlamps. I just have to hold'em in my cart and watch them for a while, those fogs I just got were the matching set to those headlamps. Lol, my fogs are brighter than my stock headlamps. KC also has in my opinion one of the best warranties I have ever seen.

Really nice looking Jeep there too Chris! How many Jeeps you got?
 
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Anyone have thoughts on how the Lantsun lights would look like on a white Sahara?

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Anyone have thoughts on how the Lantsun lights would look like on a white Sahara?

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I think they would look better on white than they do on my black TJ. I always run with them on because I'm still not huge on how they look off. I'm sticking with these lights, they are absolutey amazing at night.
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