Oem headlight bulb vs Silverstar?
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2011
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From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
I am using Phillips extra power. Noticeable increase in light. I'm hoping a full harness will brighten them up. I feel for my driving the stock lenses good. High beam don't matter anyways with my hella hids.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Peoria, IL
I did the Silverstar Ultra's right after buying the Jeep last year and seeing how bad the stock headlights perform (and that they didn't change much from my 2007). It is evident that it's in the reflector because although the Silverstars are a whiter brighter light, they beam pattern still sucks. I just ordered replacement headlights from KC that are $109.99. I gave $55 for the stinking Siverstars alone and have the same problem of a crappy beam pattern so I'm looking forward to an upgrade.
JK Junkie
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Scotchdale AZ
I did a few write ups and I went from stock housings with PIAA bulbs to the new KC HiLiTES housings with Sylvania ZXE bulbs
The ZXE bulbs are their brightest and whitest bulbs they make and yes they are brighter than the $90 PIAA bulbs! You can get the bulbs for $20-$40 on eBay. Even the fog lights are probably triple as bright. Last but not least you can also see a write up video on them on YouTube.
The ZXE bulbs are their brightest and whitest bulbs they make and yes they are brighter than the $90 PIAA bulbs! You can get the bulbs for $20-$40 on eBay. Even the fog lights are probably triple as bright. Last but not least you can also see a write up video on them on YouTube.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Maine
Upgraded my headlights and fogs to Silverstars. Worth it. Much brighter. They only last I think 1/3 the amount of stock normal bulbs, but changing them ain't that difficult, especially the fogs. Not sure if they make parking signal bulbs.
What I don't like about LEDs are reports that it won't warm the lenses enough to help melt snow when it sticks.
What I don't like about LEDs are reports that it won't warm the lenses enough to help melt snow when it sticks.
One burned out last week. The other is still OK.
Would the stock bulbs have lasted longer?
JK Junkie
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Scotchdale AZ
Here is the write up on the Sylvania ZXE bulbs (THEIR BRIGHTEST BULBS)
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...photos-267901/
^^Click on Hilited link^^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMnXQP4DUr8&sns=em
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...photos-267901/
^^Click on Hilited link^^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMnXQP4DUr8&sns=em
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JK Enthusiast
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From: N.E. California
I replaced stock with silverstars and adjusted them properly and there was a very big improvement. I have had them on for 4 years now and I have no need to upgrade at all. They are a great.
JK Super Freak
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From: Hamilton, NJ
JK Jedi
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From: REDONDO BEACH, CA
If you look at the life specs(usually on back of packaging), it shows the Silverstars last considerably less than "regular" bulbs. There's a chart to show the brightness/life/etc of each type of bulb for comparison.
