Best Headlights For Under $80 For Your Jeep Cherokee
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- New kind of video for me but you have to start somewhere. Since its ok for me to get stuck with all of these lights since all I do is jeeps. I decided to try to do test like these and then sell the tested items. Just an idea I had floating around that was easy to try, but I hope to venture off to bigger better stuff saving you money to find out what is best bang for buck!!
That first set of leds just reminds me of how irritated I get driving at night when I come across someone who has led or hid in a non projector housing. No light focus, no cutoff line, just throwing light everywhere blinding everyone.
Dex do you have a ebay store I can purchase parts from you?
I think he has a website
I am working on a website but just takes so long on my end.
What's the one you recommend.
After I bought my 1996 XJ in 2017 I was amazed by the poor quality of the stock headlights. After much research, I bought the IPF H-4 lights that use the H-4 bulb. I use the Sylvania Silver Star bulbs and with the IPF headlights are a 100% improvement over the stock sealed beams. Unlike the sealed beams, when one burns out, you only change the bulbs not the whole light assembly. I may try some LED bulbs if the Sylvania's ever burn out.
I did the same. HELLA H4 headlights. Honestly, I wasn't super impressed with the lighting improvement. While bulb replacement will be nice when it comes to that, I really wanted some more brightness.
I got a new headlight relay harness kit from K suspension. I haven't gotten around to installing yet, but I'm hoping that'll really make them shine.
What are the odds i was looking into replacing my headlights on my xj a few days ago
Been rocking good ol' Halogen Housings with Phillips Vision Plus Bulbs in them. Really like them in the winter time when it snows as they tend to burn ice off vs the LED's. HID's in Projector housings should be outlawed IMO with how blinding those things are to other drivers at night.
I agree they are bright as hell. So I bought a F150 with HID's and projector headlights. Only way to fight brights lights is with bright lights.
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I've got a similar "fix" but no where on road fix. 8 aux LED lights 4 spot 4 flood. With them on you can't tell if headlights are on or off. And you can spot deer on sides of the road 1/4 mile away or so.
Love the “hack job” videos dex 🤣
Great job showing a comparison of the different lights and their price point as well 👍👍
Nothing worse than a vehicle coming at you from the opposite direction with aftermarket Amazon LED headlights. This stuff should be illegal... Oh wait, it is! Problem is that nobody regulates or enforces anything anymore in the US. Thanks a lot Republicans party. You made me blind! 100% bone stock XJ owner here. News flash, not every Jeep owner is one of those dummies wasting their money on aftermarket crap.
Man, youre right. So much respect for Project Farm.
I don’t know if anyone mentioned but driving with LEDs whiles it’s snowing is pure hell
I had HID's on my Polaris Ranger an they went Out an would Not come back on ! I was so far out in the woods that during the day time the sun light hits there Last ! I Will Never have them again !!
Dex! I need a couple saddle tan interior pieces and I’ve been searching for months! HELP!
My stock xj lights sucked and all the aftermarket suck so I’mma just gunna pick one I like
try some hella glass buckets with some 100/130w bulbs. remember to get the ceramic plug so you don't melt the connecter
those 50/pair set you didn't aim them at all! those projector lights are only good if you aim them
Kinda wish you had listed the lights in the description of what you bought I like them 80 dollar ones
I agree, showing us the make or manufacturer of the lights or anything else tested is important so we can purchase if not available from Dex
Dude - that shit blue doesn’t do anything for me - the lift and rims are make it a Winner - Ah Cream Puff ! The best Headlights are the stock one - all the same when there off.
Another comment just for the algorithm 😂
Can you do best headlights for wj? That would be awesome
A hood-mounted camera would have been great. Even just a GoPro at linear. If you were to hold your finger on the phone directly where the headlight is it will expose for the bright light so it shows better. I've been using these for almost 2 years. HWSTAR 2022 180W 1000% Bright H6054. The high beams are great. The low beams project wider than standard lights but not as far out. I like the wider as it helps see joggers who are out with no lights. You can definitely go down a rabbit hole doing these light comparison videos. I want to pick through that salvage yards Cherokees.
22:55 Only product I'd buy out of all these
Other thing is some you have to switch the pins the low should be at the bottom of that light and with mine the drivers side light sits lower than the other side no adjustment can fix it I was told it’s for safety of not blinding cars on the other side of the road
I'm using a set of conventional halogen Europals with K-suspension wiring harness.They are awesome! You should check them out! Really!
Agree with this 100%. That harness with cheap sealed halogen is better than any LED bulbs. But kudos for putting out content on XJ and WJ. Keep it up!
One thing that matters most for driving is beam pattern.
It would be better if you shut the lights off in the shop to show that.
Headlight revolution does a great video on 5x7 lights.
Beam pattern and adjustment
Good Job! How we can con😀tact 👍 you? Thank you very much
The xtra wire for some is to hook up turn signal I didn’t use them on mine
Or a DRL
Hey Dex, you're the man. Are you going to the Matt's of road recovery off road games? I'd love to see you there. Do you know Matt and Colt from bleepin Jeep? You guys should merge! You know way more about Cherokees though.
I’ve talked to Matt about the whole jeep deal. We will link up soon but idk about Matt’s offroad deal.
feels like China 😂
K is for kelvin = temperature (aka - color) of the light. 3000k is yellowish and 6000k is white with some blue, 2500k to 3800k is best for cutting through weather and dust etc. Sorry i was bored. Thanks for the solid content DEX ! Also HID's work best in a projector housing or any led bulb that has 360 degrees of lighting. double sided LED bulbs work best in a reflector housing. As always the light is only as good as the housing its in!
Another good and honest video passing on the benefit of your experience Dex thanks man . I'd also be interested to see a bunch of the LED bulb replacements compared if you can find the time . I tried a set once a few years ago and they were total garbage, no dip beam cut off at all making them dangerous to use on the street . Maybe they have improved since then ?
Some have improved with it, problems with LED lights is still heat especially enclosed in reflectors as replacement for bulbs. I've tried a few different types off and on, for off-road use.
I must be in time warp cuz I swear I subscribed to 'Just Dex It" Oh wow it must be the beer cans fallin out the back. Lookin for that 4 way. lol.
Also thanks for doing what your doing. Much appreciated.
I wander if they are the same lights as a 1st gen hilux... square body s10 blazers are the same. I swapped some over a few years ago
i have a pair like the 50 ones and i had to flip them to make them worth anything
I bought the bat signal headlights. The cutoff is nice compared to what I see driving towards me on the street
i had the 4 row "little bulbed "and liked them. my only complaint was driving in snow they freeze over and then you cant see.
Thats a problem with almost all LED options for XJ's.
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Not only the LED's headlights. It's still a problem with the JT's with non LED headlights. In my experience.
Great review dex hope things continue on the up and up for your channel and every step in life
Hate n despise the look of the Chinese LEDs. Been saving my money for the Holly retro lights.
Love the content 😊
HELLA H4 Lights NOKYA bulbs .
Maybe you should talk to project farm and see if he wants to work on a shock suspension test with you. Either way I would watch it.
I got to say I learned a lot off you man thank you
I went with the Hella vision plus h4 and paired it with the h4 conversion harness. so far a major improvement and all I need, keeps that classic look and better than stock, just need to aim mine properly. hardest part was routing the wiring in place in 19 degree weather with the wind blowing lol. Also they arent ticket getters' and wont freeze over, LED's are just gimmicky to me, fine for some applications but not my choice for headlights in appearance or performance for my xj.
Would you say what brand your favorite is
Gonna ship them to the EU?
@justdexit just FYI brick are supposed to be 4 inches for each course of brick but I really like your plan with these videos I hope to see more of them coming out for sure .
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Good job! Hope to see u keep going up the tiers & learn for other vehicles as well.
How about listing the brand/part numbers?
Dam good idea.
What state are you in? I need some wj parts
Enjoying ur ch Dex 🇨🇦
Mall Crawler lights...😂😂
Very nice, thank you.
I have the 30 dollar pair on my wheeler no complaints yet
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Why not try the Holley retro bright?
They collab with morimoto, and they made the classic style seal beam led headlights. And they offer the headlights of what u have. 3000k warm white led, and 5700k pure white led. Those are way better options
They do make HID's that will do hi/lo beam, they're not hard to find. Also with HID you can get 100/150 watt ballasts (technically not legal but they are safe if the light is adjusted properly) which is way brighter than the 35 or 55 watt ballast you were using. One other thing...putting light to that garage door is ridiculous, the surface needs to be flat, smooth and not shiny . Just go get a couple pieces of sheetrock , that way you could actually see what the beam pattern looks like(important stuff). Oh and one more thing again...If you find a light that has a scattered beam, that light is dangerous and should be considered unusable garbage. Please don't endorse the use of these lights . Try orange cones with the white reflector on them instead of signs. Space them 50 ft apart out to about 300 ft. Now you can see a real comparison. Keep up the good work.
Having seen this Im not buying any of them. I'm getting HID housings and getting LED equivalents for my 05 Camry cause they work great. I'll hack it up like you Dex.. Also 14:32 that extra wire is probably for running lights that you wire off the side marker running lights so when the car is on but with no headlights on the rim glows.
From what I know the 1st, 2nd, 3rd,5th, and 6th is not great for driving you can't really see anything and you'll blind the oncoming traffic because of the lack of cut off line and hotspot so you can't really see the road. ruclips.net/video/xWT5h-WWHTU/видео.htmlsi=B_eih2iTCJRfX9YP
What this video from Headlights Revolution about 5x7s led sealed beam headlights and they tell you what you want from your headlights and what you don't want. Great video though 👍
Dex it would be great if you did the shock comparison. Rough country 3-in lift with their shocks that come in the kit compared to other shocks ride quality and handling. Love your videos Love what you do love that you keep it real. It's nice to see everyday folks on everyday budget builds versus big money bills. Thank you for what you do bro.
Do the test with a headlight harness installed see if makes a difference.
Awesome comparison! Thanks Dex !
Been wanting new ones lol just ordered the 2nd set with yellow ring.
Honestly, I'd take a good set of properly powered and focused halogens any day of the week. I did an upgraded H4 halogen harness and never looked back. Its just insanity how many people think it's just okay to roll around with no projectors and focus. Danger to themselves and others. But I'm not inclined to believe that people who install these have any of that in mind.
Having more part comparison videos for xj is exactly what I want to watch on YT.
I hope the website works out for you. 👍🏻
Bro by any chance would u have passenger and drive interior door panel for the 97 Cherokee in Tan/black with manual locks and manual windows I can’t find any 😭
In case anyone was wondering these will also fit 1980-1986 ford pickups
I hate facing into the new LEDs on low beam, so bright. Low beam should not be a long distance. Old school lights, low beams shined slightly to right to take away from shining into on coming traffic.
The first set of halogen lights are NOT bad. They are sufficient. Any more and you are blinding oncoming traffic. Unfocused LEDs are horrible for other drivers on the road. Love the show but I wouldn’t use any of the lights you tested out of consideration for everyone else on the road.
I need a motor, transmission and rear end for a 1995 Jeep Cherokee. What would that cost me shopping through you and your salvage yard ?
Build your own projector headlights. All of these lights look and perform like crap.
Tip for recording lighting is locking the camera ISO to a number that looks close to what your eyes are seeing. Granted that only works if your camera lets you do that.
Drop the links to the lights if you can Dex!
Put the ones that dont fit on the junkyard jeep
A block is 8" 2 rows of brick and mortor also 8"
LED headlights are a great way to make a beautifully designed vehicle, like the Cherokee, look gay as hell...
the $55.00 pair you tested, i had to use longer screws on the retention rings on my XJ, mine were rounded on the edges, but not quite enough to use the stock stubby screws, also i had to aim mine low to correct for the fact they shoot high, but man they throw a TON of light, the high beams on them are kinda weak sauce though
Love the videos man, keep it up!
Did you get copyrighted for using dexjeeps?
Basically so. But not really.
Here’s a tip for the extra wires since you said you didn’t know what they’re for. They’re meant for the running lights. You tie the wiring into the running lights either in the blinker or side marker and when you put the running lights on. It turns on the yellow one the third pair or the half moons on the other pairs
Also FYI, they do make high/low HID's just got to find a decent set.
whats the led ones for like 80 bucks a piece's name i think id wanna buy them for my own xj
I prefer the ones that completely blind oncoming traffic because that's the safest!
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Great work!
Have you looked into the round headlight conversions? Not sold on it for anything I own.
If any of yall running any kinda radio comms those cheap unfiltered lights will wipe out yall radios
I gotta stock 99 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 l6 need headlights lol
Gotta watch what kind of lights u get. Some are offroad non dot lights for offroad use "only" and they are usually the cheap ones are offroad and not for road use. Also the beam pattern or style is important can't compare floods to spots. And if it says dot on it then its dot compliant and rated for road use. The lens inside the lights that are different means some have a spot and flood beam.
Thanks Dex I was thinking of getting led's but after this I'll stick to my extra bright halogen. The thing I noticed with the led's is everything gets washed out, it's like going back to a crt tv.
I have been looking at the LED headlights that look like the glass halogen housing that originally came with the XJ
Just supplying the lights with full power helps, the shitty jeep wiring dont supply enough power to the lights.
Not a fan of the honeycomb lights, no matter what quality they look cheap.
I have the second $80 pair with the bigger “bulbs” and I get bright lighted all the time 😂
You should have done l.e.d. factory replacement bulb
anyone have links to the last 2 lights? looking to throw some good lights on my '96 do a lot of night driving on real dark roads
Good video hack job lol
DEX have some hats and shirts with hack job logo! I would buy one
I’m actually working on it. I promise ya.
Thanks for the video need some headlights
The last LED's that you did. I have them and the markers on the side are for turned signals. They blink very good headlights I use them on my daily and they work amazing
Brand?
Is there a good led light with a glass housing? Seams like the plastic always yellows over time
Hey brother u have a website or email I can reach u at? I need some parts for my 99 WJ
Jus pointing out the first set of leds was upside down i have them and they are better view when flipped from the way you had them