Newton Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 With the recent rise of led headlights and all the different brands and designs out there I'm curious to know what you guys are running I know truck-lite is the Creme de la creme right now but what about other options for ppl like me who would rather spend $400 on something else other than headlights..what's the next best thing for a fraction of the cost??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sylvania silver stars. $20 a piece. And a $10 headlight relay harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Just do the headlight relay harness first. That alone will improve any headlights by delivering full battery/alternator voltage directly to your headlights. It is simple in concept and about as cheap as anything to improve your lights. This site is a very good one for lighting information: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sylvania silver stars. $20 a piece. And a $10 headlight relay harness. I prefer Sylvania Xtra Visions (I think that's what they're called). same light output as the SilverStars, but longer bulb life and cheaper cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kook911 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I know it's been posted before but does anyone have the link to buy the wire harness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I have the AutoPals $40 and the 'Ebay' harness $20. Mine was $40 though. Give 3 to 4 time the light of stock bulbs. I have the AutoPal supplied H4 bulbs in it. So much better. Maybe I'll upgrade the bulbs latter. This is on my XJ. I might try Cibies and the Daniel Stern harness on the Man-chi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoCherokee Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sylvania silver stars. $20 a piece. And a $10 headlight relay harness. ^^^^^THIS! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sylvania silver stars. $20 a piece. And a $10 headlight relay harness. I prefer Sylvania Xtra Visions (I think that's what they're called). same light output as the SilverStars, but longer bulb life and cheaper cost. yeah I think the main difference is the silver stars are a "crisp white" color vs "bright white" or some nonsense like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I know it's been posted before but does anyone have the link to buy the wire harness? http://www.ebay.com/itm/CERAMIC-H4-HEADLIGHT-RELAY-WIRING-HARNESS-2-HEADLAMP-LIGHT-BULB-SOCKET-PLUGS-7-/330997592807 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 He'll take $18.50 for them. ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks for the reply guys...any led options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 ive herd decent things about the 15 LED amazon ones. never tried them though, LED isn't my cup of tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sylvania silver stars. $20 a piece. And a $10 headlight relay harness. I prefer Sylvania Xtra Visions (I think that's what they're called). same light output as the SilverStars, but longer bulb life and cheaper cost. yeah I think the main difference is the silver stars are a "crisp white" color vs "bright white" or some nonsense like that. The difference is that the SilverStars have a blue tint to the glass to simulate the color of HID headlights. The problem is, any tint you put in the glass has to reduce (to at least a small degree) the amount of light that's transmitted through the lens. The XtraVisions are clear glass. But ... the key factor for me was the bulb life. The SilverStars have a rated life of 150 hours for the low beam and 50 hours for the high beam. The XtraVisions are rated for 850 hours low beam and 200 hours high beam. The wattage is the same: 65 watts high beam, 55 watts low beam. (The factory sealed beams were rated at 65 watts high beam but only 35 watts low beam.) Considering that the XtraVisions put out the same light as the Silverstars (or more!), cost less, and last orders of magnitude longer ... it was an easy decision to make IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sylvania silver stars. $20 a piece. And a $10 headlight relay harness. I prefer Sylvania Xtra Visions (I think that's what they're called). same light output as the SilverStars, but longer bulb life and cheaper cost. yeah I think the main difference is the silver stars are a "crisp white" color vs "bright white" or some nonsense like that. The difference is that the SilverStars have a blue tint to the glass to simulate the color of HID headlights. The problem is, any tint you put in the glass has to reduce (to at least a small degree) the amount of light that's transmitted through the lens. The XtraVisions are clear glass. But ... the key factor for me was the bulb life. The SilverStars have a rated life of 150 hours for the low beam and 50 hours for the high beam. The XtraVisions are rated for 850 hours low beam and 200 hours high beam. The wattage is the same: 65 watts high beam, 55 watts low beam. (The factory sealed beams were rated at 65 watts high beam but only 35 watts low beam.) Considering that the XtraVisions put out the same light as the Silverstars (or more!), cost less, and last orders of magnitude longer ... it was an easy decision to make IMHO. i can agree with that. i run the xtra visions on my waggy nose, as they don't even make a sliverstar option. and i do love them. rarely if ever have to use highbeams. and i live in the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I'll go a step further and say that Silverstars are ink stamped with a "SS" and XtraVsions are ink stamped with "XV". The ink stamp is usually on the top side of the bulb, you have to remove it from the vehicle to see it. They will say "Sylvania Performance" on the glass face. I've got a box full of these from the junkyards for $2-5 a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 You guys couldn't have even driven after dark in the halogen days let alone the pre-halogen days. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 You guys couldn't have even driven after dark in the halogen days let alone the pre-halogen days. ;) Two words: "Lucas Flamethrower" Next best thing to 747 landing lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 You guys couldn't have even driven after dark in the halogen days let alone the pre-halogen days. ;) Two words: "Lucas Flamethrower" Next best thing to 747 landing lights. I remember those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 You guys couldn't have even driven after dark in the halogen days let alone the pre-halogen days. ;) I'm saying! I don't understand this super headlight / lightbar craze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 You guys couldn't have even driven after dark in the halogen days let alone the pre-halogen days. ;) Halogen headlamps have been around since the early 60's, but not legally in North America. They were mandatory most everywhere else. Never understood why. They would have prevented a lot of night time accidents and saved many lives. :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepman Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I run these on my MJ but with the Black back instead of the chrome and like them very much although I didn't buy them from ebay, I got them from my wholesaler... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/7x6-45W-6054-H6054-Cree-Sealed-Beam-LED-Crystal-Clear-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Headlight-/182369198575?hash=item2a760d21ef:g:S5cAAOSwnbZYFF5a&vxp=mtr And something like these in my 07 Liberty, just a better version also not bought from ebay... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-Fanless-Canbus-9007-HB5-36W-LED-Headlight-Kit-4000LM-6000K-White-H-L-Bulbs-/281922576559?fits=Year%3A2007%7CMake%3AJeep%7CModel%3ALiberty%7CSubmodel%3ALimited&hash=item41a3e520af:g:xwYAAOSwpzdWrBj6&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 How about 6 volt VW Bug headlights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 I run these on my MJ but with the Black back instead of the chrome and like them very much although I didn't buy them from ebay, I got them from my wholesaler... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/7x6-45W-6054-H6054-Cree-Sealed-Beam-LED-Crystal-Clear-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Headlight-/182369198575?hash=item2a760d21ef:g:S5cAAOSwnbZYFF5a&vxp=mtr And something like these in my 07 Liberty, just a better version also not bought from ebay... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-Fanless-Canbus-9007-HB5-36W-LED-Headlight-Kit-4000LM-6000K-White-H-L-Bulbs-/281922576559?fits=Year%3A2007%7CMake%3AJeep%7CModel%3ALiberty%7CSubmodel%3ALimited&hash=item41a3e520af:g:xwYAAOSwpzdWrBj6&vxp=mtr Any pics of these headlights on your rig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 You guys couldn't have even driven after dark in the halogen days let alone the pre-halogen days. ;) My main issue is you need to keep up with the flatbillers that are rocking the LEDs and a leveling kit. Even on lowbeam they're aimed right at you, so you need something that at least makes enough light to give you a chance to see something other than just their lights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull4x4 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 http://www.ebay.ca/itm/7x6-45W-6054-H6054-Cree-Sealed-Beam-LED-Crystal-Clear-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Headlight-/182369198575?hash=item2a760d21ef:g:S5cAAOSwnbZYFF5a&vxp=mtr Got these and they are great !!!!! I can actually see at night now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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