Notices
JK Electrical, Lighting & Sound Systems Bulletin board forum regarding topics such as stereo head units, CD players, MP3 players, speaker systems, amplifiers, hardmounted GPS devices, computers, headlight upgrades, fog lights, off-road lights, general wiring and anti-theft devices.

Question for choosing lught.

Thread Tools
 
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 11:23 AM
  #1  
White Ghost's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Freak
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 725
Likes: 0
From: Shreveport
Default Question for choosing lught.

I have been reading a lot and hear how you can't see as far with LED, if you get the to blue HID's it's harder to see as far also. So my question is my wife has a hard time driving at night what is the best light out there rather it be standard bulb, LED, or HID head light and fog lights.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2013 | 05:34 AM
  #2  
JK-Ford's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 8
From: Cabot, Ar.
Default

Your best bet for your wife's night blindness would be a standard bulb up-grade. HID's would be a good option too. But they might be a PITA to retrofit.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2013 | 06:01 AM
  #3  
White Ghost's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Freak
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 725
Likes: 0
From: Shreveport
Default

Thanks I think I found some that would work by rebel offroad
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2013 | 06:05 AM
  #4  
Ryan0260's Avatar
Super Moderator
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 11,054
Likes: 85
From: Hendersonville, Tennessee
Default

You might also look at going with an aftermarket harness.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2013 | 08:12 AM
  #5  
Kojack's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,213
Likes: 21
From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
Default

Im going to try the new harness with my phillips bulbs in the stock housing.

I will post up before and after photos as well. I think clean power to the bulbs will make a big difference.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 11:20 AM
  #6  
bhiland's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Brazil, Indiana
Default

The hell fires by rebel work great and put out amazing light compared to standard bulbs.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 11:27 AM
  #7  
JK4x4wrangler's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: Jamesport, NY
Default

Funny coincidence, this just popped up ad a Facebook post by Jeep 4x4 Responder. This pic was taken from trucklite's web page displaying the difference between the halogen and the LED's for distance, pretty noticeable difference if you ask me.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	16481_497974603593273_1959335011_n.jpg
Views:	142
Size:	26.5 KB
ID:	426155  
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Feb 24, 2013 | 06:04 PM
  #8  
Grand Umpah's Avatar
JK Freak
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 571
Likes: 27
From: Moss Beach, CA
Default

For JK4x4wrangler's post:
To be fair, you have to consider where the lights are aimed.
Look at the photo for the incandescent bulbs and you'll see that the road near the vehicle is "washed out", so most of the light is aimed pretty close. Not the case with the Truck Lites; they are aimed further up the road.

Not making a case for one or the other; just want to point out that it's not "apples to apples" based on the photos
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2013 | 04:14 AM
  #9  
Kojack's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,213
Likes: 21
From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
Default

obviously truck lites website would make theirs look better. I can't get past the fact of two things with the LED setups, 1. no heat to melt crap off in winter, and 2. the light flicker.
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2013 | 04:44 AM
  #10  
JK-Ford's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 8
From: Cabot, Ar.
Default

Originally Posted by Kojack
obviously truck lites website would make theirs look better. I can't get past the fact of two things with the LED setups, 1. no heat to melt crap off in winter, and 2. the light flicker.
The OE headlights don't do that great of a job keeping themselves clear of ice and snow. Not like the old school seald beams. And the flicker problem can be solved.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:34 PM.