What's everyone running for aftermarket headlights?
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running these knockoff jwspeakers. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P56CG8/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Did have trucklite knockoffs but they had an odd pattern i never liked.
Did have trucklite knockoffs but they had an odd pattern i never liked.
RGB Halo headlights from Amazon/ BEEYEO for 89.99. I thought the headlights were bad on my 2001, but for whatever reason my 2004 was worse. I just bought the 2004 so the first night I took it out I stopped to see if the headlights were working it was so dark.
I didn't drive the jeep again at night until I got the new halos installed. Now I can see and I haven't got flashed yet because I took the time to aim them. Oh on a side note I don't care that the lights have Bluetooth color changing etc. I'm to old for that nonsense, I wanted cheap and bright.
I didn't drive the jeep again at night until I got the new halos installed. Now I can see and I haven't got flashed yet because I took the time to aim them. Oh on a side note I don't care that the lights have Bluetooth color changing etc. I'm to old for that nonsense, I wanted cheap and bright.
TJ Rubicus
TJ Enthusiast
Hey thanks for the heads up.....I;m hoping that they arrive soon. Hoping that they are as good a light as everyone says
Can you just set the halo to white all the time or do you have to set it to white everytime you turn them on? I don't want the color either as it would be an easy ticket here. As long as they are white, I am good to go.
I was almost going to get the truck lite knock offs, but then I read the reviews. The Euro light guards don't fit over them. I'll have to go read the reviews on the RGB ones. The people that left the review for the truck lites said they don't fit because they are more flat than round. @mxz800 , are yours more flat then stock headlights?
I’ve been running these for a few months. Zero complaints, love the amount of light they put out both low/high beam and they look close to stock. No issues being flashed by oncoming drivers. No flickering. My only question left about them is how they will do when snow flies and temps are sub-zero.
I used mine extensively in Oregon during some below zero winters in Bend, where it was snowing and freezing. I didn't have any issues with them at all, not a single one. Even driving during snow storms going over the pass... and man was it coming down.
Thanks Chris, good to know.
I kind of figured it wouldn’t be an issue, but no hard data yet had me wondering.
Contrary to popular belief, they do generate heat. Not as much as a halogen, but it must be enough to melt snow off, since I've never had an issue with it.
WDE
TJ Enthusiast
+1 for Hella E Code H-4. @$70 + whatever H4 bulbs you like. They are plenty bright with standard 55/60w H4s with no modification to the stock wiring, and replacements are available just about anywhere with an auto section.
Plus they retain a traditional look. In my opinion, most LED headlights just don't look right on a TJ, kind of like an angry bird grille.
t.franscioni
Member
When I bother to run the Halo I have them set to white but it's a pain since the power is on all the time so each time I stop I need to open the app. I know I could tap into something that doesn't have power when the Jeep is not running but haven't bothered.Can you just set the halo to white all the time or do you have to set it to white everytime you turn them on? I don't want the color either as it would be an easy ticket here. As long as they are white, I am good to go.
I was almost going to get the truck lite knock offs, but then I read the reviews. The Euro light guards don't fit over them. I'll have to go read the reviews on the RGB ones. The people that left the review for the truck lites said they don't fit because they are more flat than round. @mxz800 , are yours more flat then stock headlights?
Now as far as the shape it looks somewhat flat compared to the stock lights. I'm guessing that the guards wouldn't fit.
^^^ This.I am not a fan of cheap Chinese LED headlights, "real" or knockoff.
Here is a link to the Hellas, complete with standard 60/55w H4 bulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G72SKQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Here are the Phillips Xtreme Vision +130 bulbs (still 60/55w, just a bit whiter light):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMEEOV2/?tag=wranglerorg-20
There are some who write that the Cibie housings are higher quality and worth the extra money, but thus far my Hella housings have served me well. I have one set of Hella E-Code housings that I have moved from jeep to jeep for almost 30 years.
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Not_Invented_Here_
TJ Addict
Yes plug and play. Since the lenses are lexan they're a little lighter than OEM but not fragile at all. I've run them for almost 2 years now. No problems on road, off or when the Jeep's been flat towed.
LONGJP2
TJ Expert
OEM JK lights, which are a little brighter, but then you also have more choices for upgrading the bulbs.
And they were free.
I wonder how many people upgrade their headlights, when the problem is actually their eyes. If you're using your phone flashlight to read a restaurant menu, then maybe super bright LED headlights is not the answer.
And they were free.
I wonder how many people upgrade their headlights, when the problem is actually their eyes. If you're using your phone flashlight to read a restaurant menu, then maybe super bright LED headlights is not the answer.
This is what I'm running. Love them. High price, but very high quality. Amount of light they put out is superb!
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...7-cg2-light-cannon-led-fog-lights.8645/page-5
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...7-cg2-light-cannon-led-fog-lights.8645/page-5
I run Cibie E-code housings (or Hella, if Cibie is not available) with Phillips H4s and the ARB headlight harness. Tried the TruckLite LEDs and hated the blotchy light pattern. One good reason to stay with H4s is the ease of replacement when far afield. Every little podunk auto parts outfit will have H4s and regular 7" housings, which will get you back on the road. I do carry spare bulbs.