Headlight Replacement
04-27-2012, 12:17 PM
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I went from stock bulbs to a standard, higher quality bulb replacement = moderatley better depending on brand selection
Then I went to HID = Huge improvement but useless in rainy poor conditions. Also, I felt it was unfair to other drivers (too much glare)
Recently upgraded to Truck-Lite LED and I couldn't be happier. Excellent light cut-off and lights up the road very well with a nice wide beam throw that lights up the ditches well
Then I went to HID = Huge improvement but useless in rainy poor conditions. Also, I felt it was unfair to other drivers (too much glare)
Recently upgraded to Truck-Lite LED and I couldn't be happier. Excellent light cut-off and lights up the road very well with a nice wide beam throw that lights up the ditches well
04-27-2012, 03:05 PM
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JK Junkie
There are literally a thousand plus messages on here about that...
A lot depends on your budget
Starting from least to most expensive
sylvania ultra bulbs - around $50
IPF reflectors and bulbs from Highridge4x4.com - I think it was around $180 for everything
Truck Lite LED headlights - around $500
I am using the ipf's right now and I am pretty happy with them, nice thing with this choice is that a lot of the improvement is the reflectors, so you can go up from here by just changing out the bulbs
Matthew
A lot depends on your budget
Starting from least to most expensive
sylvania ultra bulbs - around $50
IPF reflectors and bulbs from Highridge4x4.com - I think it was around $180 for everything
Truck Lite LED headlights - around $500
I am using the ipf's right now and I am pretty happy with them, nice thing with this choice is that a lot of the improvement is the reflectors, so you can go up from here by just changing out the bulbs
Matthew
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04-27-2012, 03:15 PM
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Like they said, lots of options.
Simple bulb replacements are the most affordable, but yield "meh" non life changing results.
HID comes in as a mid-priced alternative to LED, actually about half the cost of LED. Incredibly brighter than factory. Kits range from $100 to $400. Our HellFire kit ships for $249.95.
JW Speaker and Truck-Lite make LED options, DOT approved and both very good (down right stunning) improvements over factory. Truck-Lite's newest model ships for $489.95. JW Speaker ships for $899.95.
However, one of those 2 D-Cell batteries from the .99 cent store is an improvement over OEM.
Simple bulb replacements are the most affordable, but yield "meh" non life changing results.
HID comes in as a mid-priced alternative to LED, actually about half the cost of LED. Incredibly brighter than factory. Kits range from $100 to $400. Our HellFire kit ships for $249.95.
JW Speaker and Truck-Lite make LED options, DOT approved and both very good (down right stunning) improvements over factory. Truck-Lite's newest model ships for $489.95. JW Speaker ships for $899.95.
However, one of those 2 D-Cell batteries from the .99 cent store is an improvement over OEM.
04-27-2012, 03:45 PM
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JK Newbie
I am looking to upgrade my headlights as well. Unlike most, I am not seeking the best and brightest bulbs available. Actually, I HATE all those dickheads with the super bright headlights that blind me while I drive. I don't want to be a hypocrite!
Can anyone recommend a replacement bulb that is a modest improvement over the stock bulbs? However, they are NOT blinding bright or bluish in color?? Essentially, I am looking to upgrade to simply an "average" headlight. Like what Jeep should have used in the first place.
Can anyone recommend a replacement bulb that is a modest improvement over the stock bulbs? However, they are NOT blinding bright or bluish in color?? Essentially, I am looking to upgrade to simply an "average" headlight. Like what Jeep should have used in the first place.
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04-27-2012, 06:18 PM
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JK Junkie
I am looking to upgrade my headlights as well. Unlike most, I am not seeking the best and brightest bulbs available. Actually, I HATE all those dickheads with the super bright headlights that blind me while I drive. I don't want to be a hypocrite!
Can anyone recommend a replacement bulb that is a modest improvement over the stock bulbs? However, they are NOT blinding bright or bluish in color?? Essentially, I am looking to upgrade to simply an "average" headlight. Like what Jeep should have used in the first place.
Can anyone recommend a replacement bulb that is a modest improvement over the stock bulbs? However, they are NOT blinding bright or bluish in color?? Essentially, I am looking to upgrade to simply an "average" headlight. Like what Jeep should have used in the first place.
I've had no problems with mine and they are a nice moderate alternative
Matthew
04-27-2012, 06:23 PM
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JK Junkie