XJRaider

Well today i got my new headlights. LED ones haven't got to try them at night but will tonight i really like the look of them tell me what you think

1ATony

Those old ones were toast. The new ones look pretty good.

Countryboy 73

Nice do you have a link for them or what website. That's one of the upgrades I'm wanting to do.

xjsnake

^like he said^

Looking for info on these to put in my headlight upgrade writeup.

Pics of before and after would be awesome if you could do it.

XJRaider

i am at work right now i will post some before and afters tonite i cant wait to see them at night i cant find a link i had someone hook me up with a pair kinda early but i will let everyone know

A_Jeepr

LED headlights are ILLEGAL (at least in Virginia).

As a state inspector, that I am, the law states that all exterior lights, this includes marker, fog, brake, and headlights; must not be altered in any way other than the factory lighting. Also, that all lighting must be functional. (different law applys to burned out LED count).

I failed a early 90s Honda Accord for this last week. (LED brake lights)

LED lighting for show or off road use is fine. Just make sure when you get the thing inspected you put the factory lighting back on. Run them, just be aware of your local laws.

XJRaider

these ones say right on the light DOT Approved my friend runs the 7 inch LED's from truck lite and has never had a problem yet might be just virginia

A_Jeepr

give me the DOT code on your headlights and I can look them up.

XJRaider

DOT SAE HL11

A_Jeepr

that is the housing, not the LED.

I quote from the 2012 Inspection code book.

"6. bulbs are not of approved type (must have DOT and manufacturer stamped name) or are over 32 candlepower (sealed beam lamps including the ones that permit the use of a replacement halogen bulb are the only lamps approved with over 32 candlepower.) Ordinary lenses and reflectors were not designed for over 32 candlepower.

NOTE: The Slyvania 9003 (HB2), (9004 (HB1), 9005 (HB3), and 9006 (HB4) Cool blue xenon bulbs were found to comply with FMVSS 108. There is a noticeable blue tint around the outside of the lamp pattern but the concentrated light is white. ONLY the Sylvania has been approved, and is marked DOT."

"Inspect and reject for lamps that are not of an approved type according to manufacture. See bullet 6"

gary s

Good thing you have inspections in Virginia.Here in Illinois we have none- our traffic deaths went down, last 3 years have been the lowest since 1921.Yours on the other hand have gone up

xjsnake

The problem with them being DOT approved is that only ONE component of the light unit (lens, housing, bulb etc...) has to be DOT approved for the manufacturer to place that stamp on there.

That's the same problem with the hid "projectors" that you find on ebay, not only are they not projectors but typically only one portion of the unit meets standards.

Note that the DOT does not approve or disapprove the units, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to state if the components meet requirements or not, this leads to the impression that the whole unit is DOT approved when one component (commonly the lens) is approved. Also, the approval of the lens may be for a specific bulb type that may or may actually be used with the lens.

N8N

Sadly DOT approval does not necessarily mean quality. This is a good argument for running e-codes... Not only are e-codes compliant with much more strict regulations than DOT/FMVSS 108 but you can always swap back to sealed beams quickly and easily for inspection - if your inspector even cares.

VTJeep

Dunno about those projectors, but I went thru the link attached and for under 200 shipped I got 2x housing, 2x bulbs and 1x ungraded wiring harness. All DOT approved I believe. Unless you wish to get the e-code bulbs (European-code) and are not technically DOT approved. But that's just one more reason I love Vermont!
http://www.rallylights.com/default.aspx

XJRaider

this is what it looks like with the new lights on it