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Led Headlight Kit

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by The Wizard, Jul 13, 2021.

  1. The Wizard

    The Wizard Member

    Since one of my old headlights burnt out I decide to go LED. Found this on the web:

    Headlight Experts

    Any thoughts or recommendations?
     
    The Wizard, Jul 13, 2021
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  2. Hellion

    Hellion Regurgitated

    That looks nice, best I've seen and it doesn't have the cluster-of-LEDs look.

    Most notable: (2) OEM Style High Quality Glass Housings.
    That's fluted, old fashioned GLASS lenses, which would go toward preserving the proper look.

    I cannot stand modern plastic lenses--done my fair share of lens polishing.... :sick:
     
    Hellion, Jul 13, 2021
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  3. Puddle Jumper

    Puddle Jumper Rattle Can Master Painter

    Puddle Jumper, Jul 13, 2021
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  4. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    What's (watts?) available and affordable for 6-volt jeeps?
     
    PeteL, Jul 13, 2021
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  5. Desert Runner

    Desert Runner Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    This is what I used but I have a 12v system.
    They work good, but I'm still getting used to the look
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    Desert Runner, Jul 13, 2021
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  6. Hellion

    Hellion Regurgitated

    My thinking is these Jeeps just don't go fast enough for high intensity, super bright headlights. [​IMG]

    I have the old sealed beams plus a set of Wagner Halogens as an option. You can stare right into them and not get too dazzled, same for other drivers...[​IMG]
     
    Hellion, Jul 13, 2021
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  7. The Wizard

    The Wizard Member

    Whereas, I totally agree with you about the Jeep not going fast enough, I want to upgrade the Jeep lights for the same reason I went from gas lights in the house to those newfangled electric incandescent lights. Yeah, the old lights worked OK but boy, it is amazing how much more better you see with those new electric lights.
     
    Last edited: Jul 14, 2021
    The Wizard, Jul 14, 2021
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  8. PeteL

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    I've thought that too. I joke about 'lighting the candles' at dusk, on my '56 and that's fine on the trail.

    The problem comes when meeting oncoming traffic, and my dim lights can't compete with their bright lights, making it impossible to see the road ahead as we pass.
     
    PeteL, Jul 14, 2021
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  9. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Yeah the problem with aftermarket units is many don't conform to the DoT or eurospec beam pattern- you may be able to see better, or maybe not is also common but the poor b@$^@&!)$ coming towards you are getting their retina's fried :(

    HID' kits are by far the worst offenders but led's have their set of issues as well.

    Upgrading The Driving Lights But Keeping It Older Looking

    H4 Headlight Experiments

    Headlight Upgrade


    One other thing to consider- if you run in winter conditions the led bulbs a re going to get covered with slush & ice, they just don't run hot enough to melt the shmut.; factory stuff have heat sources built in the keep the lens warm.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jul 14, 2021
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  10. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Led headlights don’t make enough heat to melt the snow and ice off. We run heated ones(very pricey) on the plow trucks.
     
    sterlclan, Jul 14, 2021
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  11. CHUGALUG

    CHUGALUG Member

    I have a 12V system and went with Hella's H4 Halogen conversion head lites look right and you can change the Watt rating of the Bulbs. I'm sticking with the stock 65 Watters but have a set of 85's I might try.
     
    Last edited: Jul 17, 2021
    CHUGALUG, Jul 14, 2021
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  12. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Just had this pop up on youtube-



    I don't agree with some of his thoughts on wiring but it's hard to argue with his experience on bulb selection.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jul 17, 2021
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