Aftermarket Headlights
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Aftermarket Headlights
I'm looking for a set of aftermarket headlights. And I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what the best sets are I haven't really had any luck finding any
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They're all over Amazon and eBay. You looking for just conversions that are a housing with removable bulb or LED? There are a few choices either way. LED though don't really seem worth buying unless u go for the super expensive ones. That's what conclusion I've come to after reading a lot about them.
I've been running a set from JCWhitney for several years in a van I have. I think they were pilot brand? They're fairly inexpensive also. They're plastic housings with acrylic or something for lenses. They use an H4/9003 bulbs. There are also ones with glass lenses but I read on a headlight forum that the glass doesn't allow the light to pass through unaffected as well as the acrylic. But who knows how true it is.
I've been running a set from JCWhitney for several years in a van I have. I think they were pilot brand? They're fairly inexpensive also. They're plastic housings with acrylic or something for lenses. They use an H4/9003 bulbs. There are also ones with glass lenses but I read on a headlight forum that the glass doesn't allow the light to pass through unaffected as well as the acrylic. But who knows how true it is.
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If your willing to spend the coin, "Truck Lites" all the way.
Have also heard really good things about the lights from JW Speaker! Since I live in the middle of nowhere I went for a light bar instead of spending a lot more for headlights, just made more sense in my situation.
Have also heard really good things about the lights from JW Speaker! Since I live in the middle of nowhere I went for a light bar instead of spending a lot more for headlights, just made more sense in my situation.
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Before you replace the headlights, install a relay harness if you haven't done so already. The first thing you'll notice is that your stock headlights will be up to 40% brighter. What you won't notice is that the harness will help prevent your headlight switch from burning out or overheating or catching fire.
After the harness, consider an upgrade to H4 housings with 100/55W bulbs. Get the European "e-code" version, because they have a better pattern and cutoff than the US DOT pattern. I have a set of Hella E-code H4 housings on mine and love them, but other people have gotten good results from Autopal housings for considerably cheaper. The Hella kit will run you $100 to $120.
Don't bother with the cheap Chinese Ebay LED lamps. Their quality is hit and miss, and even when they work right they spray light everywhere and blind oncoming traffic. Plus they look cheap and dumpy. If you want to go with LEDs, spend the money on Truck Lites or JW Speakers. You'll be very happy with either of those even if your wallet isn't.
After the harness, consider an upgrade to H4 housings with 100/55W bulbs. Get the European "e-code" version, because they have a better pattern and cutoff than the US DOT pattern. I have a set of Hella E-code H4 housings on mine and love them, but other people have gotten good results from Autopal housings for considerably cheaper. The Hella kit will run you $100 to $120.
Don't bother with the cheap Chinese Ebay LED lamps. Their quality is hit and miss, and even when they work right they spray light everywhere and blind oncoming traffic. Plus they look cheap and dumpy. If you want to go with LEDs, spend the money on Truck Lites or JW Speakers. You'll be very happy with either of those even if your wallet isn't.
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Definately do the harness upgrade. If you want to get a lot more light for a relatively small amount of money, an H4 two headlight harness can be obtained for around $20 on ebay, or spend more if you want. Also consider Autopal H4 headlight housings, also found on ebay for around $45 per pair including replaceable halogen bulbs.
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They're all over Amazon and eBay. You looking for just conversions that are a housing with removable bulb or LED? There are a few choices either way. LED though don't really seem worth buying unless u go for the super expensive ones. That's what conclusion I've come to after reading a lot about them.
I've been running a set from JCWhitney for several years in a van I have. I think they were pilot brand? They're fairly inexpensive also. They're plastic housings with acrylic or something for lenses. They use an H4/9003 bulbs. There are also ones with glass lenses but I read on a headlight forum that the glass doesn't allow the light to pass through unaffected as well as the acrylic. But who knows how true it is.
I've been running a set from JCWhitney for several years in a van I have. I think they were pilot brand? They're fairly inexpensive also. They're plastic housings with acrylic or something for lenses. They use an H4/9003 bulbs. There are also ones with glass lenses but I read on a headlight forum that the glass doesn't allow the light to pass through unaffected as well as the acrylic. But who knows how true it is.
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If your willing to spend the coin, "Truck Lites" all the way.
Have also heard really good things about the lights from JW Speaker! Since I live in the middle of nowhere I went for a light bar instead of spending a lot more for headlights, just made more sense in my situation.
Have also heard really good things about the lights from JW Speaker! Since I live in the middle of nowhere I went for a light bar instead of spending a lot more for headlights, just made more sense in my situation.
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Before you replace the headlights, install a relay harness if you haven't done so already. The first thing you'll notice is that your stock headlights will be up to 40% brighter. What you won't notice is that the harness will help prevent your headlight switch from burning out or overheating or catching fire.
After the harness, consider an upgrade to H4 housings with 100/55W bulbs. Get the European "e-code" version, because they have a better pattern and cutoff than the US DOT pattern. I have a set of Hella E-code H4 housings on mine and love them, but other people have gotten good results from Autopal housings for considerably cheaper. The Hella kit will run you $100 to $120.
Don't bother with the cheap Chinese Ebay LED lamps. Their quality is hit and miss, and even when they work right they spray light everywhere and blind oncoming traffic. Plus they look cheap and dumpy. If you want to go with LEDs, spend the money on Truck Lites or JW Speakers. You'll be very happy with either of those even if your wallet isn't.
After the harness, consider an upgrade to H4 housings with 100/55W bulbs. Get the European "e-code" version, because they have a better pattern and cutoff than the US DOT pattern. I have a set of Hella E-code H4 housings on mine and love them, but other people have gotten good results from Autopal housings for considerably cheaper. The Hella kit will run you $100 to $120.
Don't bother with the cheap Chinese Ebay LED lamps. Their quality is hit and miss, and even when they work right they spray light everywhere and blind oncoming traffic. Plus they look cheap and dumpy. If you want to go with LEDs, spend the money on Truck Lites or JW Speakers. You'll be very happy with either of those even if your wallet isn't.
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Definately do the harness upgrade. If you want to get a lot more light for a relatively small amount of money, an H4 two headlight harness can be obtained for around $20 on ebay, or spend more if you want. Also consider Autopal H4 headlight housings, also found on ebay for around $45 per pair including replaceable halogen bulbs.
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I'm so confused, ok so I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee is a 7x6 not the right size for them or can you use a 5x7 too? I mean I know a 7x6 fit because I just bought a set and put them in but didn't like them so took them back out. I'm sorry this is my first Jeep and I ain't to familiar with them. Thank You
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