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Old 02-21-2012 | 12:32 PM
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Im 16 and have an '08 2dr x and I've been buying some mods lately(exhaust,lift,speakers), and I'm now looking into some windshield mounted lights. I saw the kc Hilights slim lights

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/lights-...r-kch-124.html
And I was wondering if anyone had these and if so could you post any pics or comments about them. Or if you recommend different lights. Thanks guys
Old 02-21-2012 | 12:48 PM
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Make and model are realy based on $$$. Beam pattern is something else. For that mounting location, I recommend Long Range / Spot beam pattern.
Old 02-21-2012 | 07:44 PM
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Some lightforce 240 blitzers from northridge... go big or go home..
Old 02-21-2012 | 07:48 PM
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You can't mount that size lightforce on the windshield. The 170's for the windshield and the 240's for the bumper. Good lights. Or go LED and get some duallys.
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I run Piaa 520's on mine and are very happy with them
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Would y'all mind posting some pics of your rigs?
Old 02-22-2012 | 02:07 PM
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Here's mine
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Old 02-22-2012 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260
Here's mine
Looks good man those are the 520s right? I'm kinda torn between them and the kc's do you know anything about the kc driving lights?
Old 02-22-2012 | 02:12 PM
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Here's what I'm running. 4"hid on the windshield mount (spot). And a 20" rigid led combo on the bumper. Crazy amount of light and no glare off the hood.
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Old 02-22-2012 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Smith08jk

Looks good man those are the 520s right? I'm kinda torn between them and the kc's do you know anything about the kc driving lights?
520 ATP on the windshield and 520 ion crystal on the bumper, and yes they are very bright. I went with Piaa over KC because after a lot of research I feel the Piaa lights even though more expensive are better quality than the KC's. They have a lifetime warranty and draw a little less current. Honestly they are both good lights just get whichever suits you best



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