I've been offroading (REAL offroad, like racing in Baja and rock crawling the "Hammers") since 1965. I learned a LONG time ago that lights mounted close to the driver's line of sight work well to light up the road, but they make the road look dead flat. Because there are no shadows to define rough ground. Rough desert or forest trail looks like an airport runway. This is not terrible at speeds under 20mph. But can get you in trouble at higher speed. Like cruising down a dirt road that LOOKS smooth, but has nasty ruts, rocks and bumps.
This jeep transformation has been a blast to watch! And these lights lend themselves to the look of it very well. Also helps that they are matchy matchy with the LP6s lol
These lights look amazing!! Thank you for ALL the videos you've made over the years! I've watched so many of them & I'm also driving a '13 JK so it's great because everything you do fits right into my build too and gives me great ideas for upgrades!! Any thoughts on doing any audio upgrades in your Jeep? I've watched a few videos on sound deadening the Jeep and would love to see your take on it too! Thanks!
What made you go clear vs amber on the lp4. I’m running the squadrons amber wide corning in my fog lights. Not sure on going amber lp4 or clear driving combo. At least it’s easy to switch lens worse case.
Just to mix it up... I have the amber on the LP6s in front so I thought the corner illumination should be brighter since it's not for bad weather or dust... just strongest vision.
What do the backlights look like at night? Are they just an amber light that are bright enough to be seen? Similar to the amber lights some newer trucks have on their mirrors?
Complete fail on my part not to showcase that... yes... they show just like you mentioned and are really a nice addition to the night driving impression.
@@AutoEdits No big deal on not showing it. Its a cool feature though. It would almost be worth putting a hole in the covers to let out just the marker light, but still block the four offroad only lights.
I just recently put LP9’s on my jeep tjs bumper they’re great just the low beam is more than enough then the high beam puts out a nice spot light I’m getting lp6 I might put them on my pillar mounts or run them as my head lights then just aim them down
I have the exact same light set up on my 19 JLU Rubicon. 2x Amber LP6 PRO on the front bumper and 2x clear LP4 PRO on the A-pillars angled out at 30-45 degrees. They’ve been great on the mountain trails of Colorado.
Happy New Year 2023! Where is Pinto, need for the New Year. I added the Quadratec 50-inch inside the cabin (behind windshield) lightbar. Heard one was being made for the JK as well. The only issue is if you're tall it intrudes a bit into your field of view, especially at traffic intersections. Since it's behind the windshield, I am not sure how it would be viewed in CA for covering but have had no complaints on elsewhere. GOD bless and best wishes to you for the new year.
I really like Diode Dynamics lights, but BD look really good on the Jeep. I just might have to go that route. However I also have a '94 GMC Yukon (2 door/4x4) that I could transfer my DD lights to. I really enjoy your channel. Even more so because we have the same vehicles.
I recently watched a pretty great comparison video of those two companies and found the basic differences in design interesting. Both super high quality! That's awesome to hear about our similar rides!
Great video man! I have followed you ever since I got my 14 Rubicon. I wish I lived out west (NC here) so I could take advantage of those great jeepin locations! Keep the vids coming and thanks for the great content...best jeep channel for the best technical info in my opinion!
Hi Jason, Random question, can you mount the mount turned 90 degrees (sideways), and then turn the light 90 degrees? Would require threads on the top and bottom of the light. I couldn't figure it out based off their instructions. Regards, Greg
I have been waiting for a review and light demonstration of the LP4s mounted on the A pillars for months and I think your the first person that has done it on the Jeep. I have been debating about getting the XL80’s or the LP4’s for the A pillar for awhile now. I’d like to see what the hood reflection looks like from inside the vehicle with the light straight out in front and then moving out towards the sides. Thanks so much for the video!
If you look during the overhead shot with just the LP4's ... there is NO light spilling onto the hood at all! I love it... feels perfect for the trail.
I have the LP6's on the bumper for full glory but moving lights a bit higher and rearward towards the A pillar offers more side cornering visibility or "ditch light"
Looks amazing, Jason! Really enjoy your videos and attention to detail. Were you able to determine if these reflect off the hood? Looking forward to your next edit.
I've got some Baja Design Squadron Sport lights that I was considering putting on the A-pillar of my Bronco. The cowl has a mounting spot with a bolt already, but I wonder if mounting the light that low will cause way too much scatter off the hood. Have you done any testing to see how much differences having the light raised up a few inches makes?
I'm the same way when it comes to mods. I love the look of the KC light bars and would love a rhino rack but even with my 35's I'm already pushing it on parking structures. I just ordered some 37s and I know it'll be even harder. A drawback to also thinking about weight in my jeep (I don't have a rear bumper and have replaced everything with aluminum means that my rear is quite high as well. It works out when wheeling weight wise and when camping since I just sleep in my jeep but who knew those would be the problems that come up.
@@AutoEdits Im also a fan of more subtle/clean look too. Granted I'm not sure how subtle our lifted jeeps really are but I don't like the "overland" look on it. I purposely choose mods I can also remove when not in use such as the rock slide engineering spare tire rotopax mounts that come off when not wheeling/camping and anything like that.
I'm only doing really small stuff... like that first shot as a Space Force Admiral in Seal Team and I play a dead guy in an upcoming big space movie... stuff like that 🤣
I'm still just doing really ambiguous background work but slowly getting more comfortable closer to the real action... Like that first shot of me as a Space Force Admiral for Seal Team 😂
@@AutoEdits I'm assuming you haven't been pulled over for the backlight usage too? I have KC Flex Era 4s that also have backlighting, and I thought I couldn't use it on-road. But I recently saw a Raptor using theirs on the freeway around Big Bear, CA. Granted, it was snowing at the time, LOL. But still. Backlighting on these aren't anything like the amber fog lights other cars use legally, but the fact that my backlight was being used on an off-road light made me think I couldn't. Thanks for the info!
Do your neighbors ever yell at you? "Knock it off Jason, we're trying to watch TV!" lol
Only when I'm facing the rigs the other direction... LOL!
@@AutoEdits lol
I've been offroading (REAL offroad, like racing in Baja and rock crawling the "Hammers") since 1965. I learned a LONG time ago that lights mounted close to the driver's line of sight work well to light up the road, but they make the road look dead flat. Because there are no shadows to define rough ground. Rough desert or forest trail looks like an airport runway. This is not terrible at speeds under 20mph. But can get you in trouble at higher speed. Like cruising down a dirt road that LOOKS smooth, but has nasty ruts, rocks and bumps.
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This jeep transformation has been a blast to watch! And these lights lend themselves to the look of it very well. Also helps that they are matchy matchy with the LP6s lol
Thanks so much... and I totally agree with the matchy matchy sentiment... LOL!
These lights look amazing!! Thank you for ALL the videos you've made over the years! I've watched so many of them & I'm also driving a '13 JK so it's great because everything you do fits right into my build too and gives me great ideas for upgrades!!
Any thoughts on doing any audio upgrades in your Jeep? I've watched a few videos on sound deadening the Jeep and would love to see your take on it too! Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you! I keep spending the budget I have on other things and can't decide on what head unit to go with... suggestions?
Love the video and the lights and how clean you make your wiring look, kinda jealous, but gives me something to aspire to. Keep up the great work!
Super stoked you can appreciate the little stuff like that, thank you!
I’m with you about light bars. My Gladiator is a daily driver and A-Pillar lights are perfect for my purposes.
Heck yeah!
What made you go clear vs amber on the lp4. I’m running the squadrons amber wide corning in my fog lights. Not sure on going amber lp4 or clear driving combo. At least it’s easy to switch lens worse case.
Just to mix it up... I have the amber on the LP6s in front so I thought the corner illumination should be brighter since it's not for bad weather or dust... just strongest vision.
Im a huge fan of a pillar and bumper light combo over any light bar setup.
Howdy dude!!! I love your new build... what a beast!
@@AutoEdits Hope your coming to EJS it'll be there with me :)
What do the backlights look like at night? Are they just an amber light that are bright enough to be seen? Similar to the amber lights some newer trucks have on their mirrors?
Complete fail on my part not to showcase that... yes... they show just like you mentioned and are really a nice addition to the night driving impression.
@@AutoEdits No big deal on not showing it. Its a cool feature though. It would almost be worth putting a hole in the covers to let out just the marker light, but still block the four offroad only lights.
I just recently put LP9’s on my jeep tjs bumper they’re great just the low beam is more than enough then the high beam puts out a nice spot light I’m getting lp6 I might put them on my pillar mounts or run them as my head lights then just aim them down
Awesome. I'm switching my A piler lights from 4 to same as yours Diode Dynamics really stepped up the game in lighting market
Sounds great!
These aren't "like the race car stuff" these ARE the "race car stuff"
So well put... excellent!
Stunning. I would love to see that outside the city tho :)
Do you have any lights on the sides of the car to maneuver around rocks?
I have the exact same light set up on my 19 JLU Rubicon. 2x Amber LP6 PRO on the front bumper and 2x clear LP4 PRO on the A-pillars angled out at 30-45 degrees. They’ve been great on the mountain trails of Colorado.
Great minds think alike! 😂
Good to see you again. Happy New Year. 🤟😎
Happy new year! Thanks for checking in!
I use a LP6 as a headlight on my Harley.
It's the best light on the market, in my opinion. Perfect form and function.
Happy New Year 2023! Where is Pinto, need for the New Year. I added the Quadratec 50-inch inside the cabin (behind windshield) lightbar. Heard one was being made for the JK as well. The only issue is if you're tall it intrudes a bit into your field of view, especially at traffic intersections. Since it's behind the windshield, I am not sure how it would be viewed in CA for covering but have had no complaints on elsewhere. GOD bless and best wishes to you for the new year.
Thanks and happy new year to you!!! I like the looks of those interior mount bars as well... Pinto is doing pretty dang good!
I didn't know it got cold in California. I have a 2012 and I have a lightbar and i drive it everyday . But I'm liking the way these lights look.
A set of these would be great with your lightbar... the running light feature is so cool!
I really like Diode Dynamics lights, but BD look really good on the Jeep. I just might have to go that route. However I also have a '94 GMC Yukon (2 door/4x4) that I could transfer my DD lights to. I really enjoy your channel. Even more so because we have the same vehicles.
I recently watched a pretty great comparison video of those two companies and found the basic differences in design interesting. Both super high quality! That's awesome to hear about our similar rides!
Great video man! I have followed you ever since I got my 14 Rubicon. I wish I lived out west (NC here) so I could take advantage of those great jeepin locations! Keep the vids coming and thanks for the great content...best jeep channel for the best technical info in my opinion!
You are too kind and I'm so glad you are here!!!
Yay! More upgrades! I need for some lights for my bull bar - I'll check these out. Thanks for the video!
I highly recommend!
Hi Jason,
Random question, can you mount the mount turned 90 degrees (sideways), and then turn the light 90 degrees? Would require threads on the top and bottom of the light. I couldn't figure it out based off their instructions.
Regards,
Greg
I don't think that would work.
I have been waiting for a review and light demonstration of the LP4s mounted on the A pillars for months and I think your the first person that has done it on the Jeep. I have been debating about getting the XL80’s or the LP4’s for the A pillar for awhile now. I’d like to see what the hood reflection looks like from inside the vehicle with the light straight out in front and then moving out towards the sides. Thanks so much for the video!
If you look during the overhead shot with just the LP4's ... there is NO light spilling onto the hood at all! I love it... feels perfect for the trail.
Any reason to not just put these on bumper so your hood isn’t lit up?
I have the LP6's on the bumper for full glory but moving lights a bit higher and rearward towards the A pillar offers more side cornering visibility or "ditch light"
Looks amazing, Jason! Really enjoy your videos and attention to detail. Were you able to determine if these reflect off the hood?
Looking forward to your next edit.
They don't at all! From the overhead shot... if you watch closely it shows a fantastic pattern.
I've got some Baja Design Squadron Sport lights that I was considering putting on the A-pillar of my Bronco. The cowl has a mounting spot with a bolt already, but I wonder if mounting the light that low will cause way too much scatter off the hood. Have you done any testing to see how much differences having the light raised up a few inches makes?
I've done what you see in this video.
You can signal a Landcruiser to come and get you. Absolutely, a great idea. It will sell.
You mean easier to find broken down land cruisers at night 😂
Was hoping for a upload soon. Delivered right on time. Been thinking of doing a lighting upgrade on a few of the rigs in the fleet.
Heck yeah! Thanks for checking in!
Batman shadow without your lower LP's on.
True!
So glad you work on your JK!!! I love all the gadgets and want more to see!!!
More to come!
1st. Haha
NAILED IT!
HeyJason love your channel, you have to get a large Marge 2.0
Maybe someday... I need to book some better movie roles for a while first 🤣
I'm the same way when it comes to mods. I love the look of the KC light bars and would love a rhino rack but even with my 35's I'm already pushing it on parking structures. I just ordered some 37s and I know it'll be even harder. A drawback to also thinking about weight in my jeep (I don't have a rear bumper and have replaced everything with aluminum means that my rear is quite high as well. It works out when wheeling weight wise and when camping since I just sleep in my jeep but who knew those would be the problems that come up.
Right! Most of us have to "dual sport" our rigs and working out all the details is part of the fun!
@@AutoEdits Im also a fan of more subtle/clean look too. Granted I'm not sure how subtle our lifted jeeps really are but I don't like the "overland" look on it. I purposely choose mods I can also remove when not in use such as the rock slide engineering spare tire rotopax mounts that come off when not wheeling/camping and anything like that.
I agree... I even have it down to remove the spare tire carrier in under 10 minutes.
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If I get the yellow rock guards for white light, will they be enough to have a yellow colored light?
I think that is the benefit of those.
So what moives / shows can i find you in?
I'm only doing really small stuff... like that first shot as a Space Force Admiral in Seal Team and I play a dead guy in an upcoming big space movie... stuff like that 🤣
Let us know what’s coming up that we can see you in.
I'm still just doing really ambiguous background work but slowly getting more comfortable closer to the real action... Like that first shot of me as a Space Force Admiral for Seal Team 😂
For 850$ I sure would hope they perform well.
Yep
I dig all the lights .. what led signal lights do you have ?
Those are from my JW Speaker headlight conversion... ruclips.net/video/qwHOvTxjqWQ/видео.html
With those new KC light you don’t need a lite bar, they put out a lot of light
They do the trick!
I love the overhead view - thanks for the video!
Glad you liked it!
Do they have a WK2 conversion?
Just find the right A pillar brackets for that and wire them in!
Can the backlighting be used on-road in California?
I'm not sure of the legality but have been running for several years.
@@AutoEdits I'm assuming you haven't been pulled over for the backlight usage too? I have KC Flex Era 4s that also have backlighting, and I thought I couldn't use it on-road. But I recently saw a Raptor using theirs on the freeway around Big Bear, CA. Granted, it was snowing at the time, LOL. But still. Backlighting on these aren't anything like the amber fog lights other cars use legally, but the fact that my backlight was being used on an off-road light made me think I couldn't. Thanks for the info!
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So awesome!
Heck yeah!
I never realized the land behind your house! I give you a lot of credit for not just wheeling that land! I don’t have that kind of self control
I've driven back there a few times for other videos a while ago but got harassed by a sheriff so I don't anymore.
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
What happened to you S-pod?
It’s in the Tahoe!
@@AutoEdits Surprise you switched - the S-pod is amazing!! But at least you still have it ;-)
@@yairhaim4191 Didn't switch ruclips.net/video/qxq8wMDkz9g/видео.html
@@AutoEdits ohh - for some reason I thought you had the S-pod in the JK :)
@@yairhaim4191 All good dude! I'm glad you're here and slingin' out comments!!!
I always appreciate your info.
Good luck as a movie extra.
Hey thanks a bunch! I'm having a good time with it for now... we'll see how it goes this year.
The LP6s are pointed ever so slightly to the passenger side.
Okiedokie
@@AutoEdits thought you were a perfectionist. So I pointed it out.
@@Assgasyoda I didn’t realize my phone added the “and” to my comment 🤣
Really changes the tone and sounds snarky… I was not!🤣
@@AutoEdits yeah you hurt my feelings. I will resub. Lol jk
@@Assgasyoda 😬