aftermarket lights

[secretagent]

I want to install some offroad style lights but don't know what size or brand and where is the best plce to mount. Any info would be great help and pix of the mounting, thanks

 

[Landpimp]

bumper is the best place. Roof too much glare, same with the lights that mount on the upper window frame.

Hella, IPF, Cibie, Lightforce all make good lights. IMOP you don't get much in the way of a quailty light untill you hit the $100 mark for a set. For a good all around light the IPF 968 is a good choice.

As for looks I prefer a round light.

 

[sherwood]

'Don't have a lot of experience with different types/brands of offroad lights, but, will comment that lights mounted on the windshield frame tend to illuminate the hood real well. I imagine they would be much more offensive on a white hood than a flat/matt black one. At least, in my case, I removed the pair that I mounted there.....(PO had already drilled and installed mounts). 'Wasn't happy with the glare off the hood. I'm waiting to decide on a suitable bumper brushguard for my HFS bumper and 8274..... then I'll add the lights. One could mount some kind of "blinders" under the windshield mounted lights. It's common practice on aircraft and boats. 'Would look kinda' odd though.

john

 

[TexomaFJ40]

Agreed, IPF is the best way to go...best bang for the buck and easy to wire.

 

[Godwin]

I've been satisfied with Hella 500's. Fogs are good for throwing light in a wide pattern in front of the vehicle, driving lights send more light down the road. I run the fogs all the time, they don't blind oncoming traffic and help with lighting the shoulders and ditches (for deer). A 2 light kit with wiring, relay, and switch is well under $100, my pockets arent' as deep as Pimp's. Also cheaper if you break one and need to replace it. On the 40 I have a set of fogs mounted on the bumper, and a set of driving lights mounted to the correctly oriented bezel. Made some brackets for the bezel mount.

 

[paranoid56]

yea, another vote for the Hella 500s, i love mine, and you usualy can pick them up for around 60 bucks shipped.
i have the amber fogs and regular driving lights, and they work great.
Shane

 

[Landpimp]

spend the $40 more for the IPF over the Hella 500/550, the IPF is just a much better light, I had the Hella 500's and sold em off.

the Hella 500 lens also can crack if they hit water when the lights are on

now Hella 4000 are a killer light but more $$

 

[bjowett]

One can buy a pair of Hella 4000 on ebay for under $200.... no reason to buy anyting else. Do it once, do it right.

 

[Landpimp]

is that dude still around, Kbob or something? got mine from him, funny he lives real close to Hella USA

oh and I was very happy with his service

One can buy a pair of Hella 4000 on ebay for under $200.... no reason to buy anyting else. Do it once, do it right.

 

[Benji]

spend the $40 more for the IPF over the Hella 500/550, the IPF is just a much better light, I had the Hella 500's and sold em off.

the Hella 500 lens also can crack if they hit water when the lights are on

now Hella 4000 are a killer light but more $$

Fact. I bought these for a cheap mod, but they are worthless in illumination quality. I pretty much use them for looks now until I replace them. It's not worth the money. Do it right.

 

[Godwin]

Lights mounted on the front a 40. Now these are some of the "don't waste your money on" Hella 500's, but it gives you an idea regarding light mounting.

 

[mmw68]

Well ebay is the place..just found a set of new Hella 4000, $118 shipped!!!

 

[folsom50]

There was a guy selling Lightforce's on ebay just a short time ago, fairly cheap, and with Lightforce you get alot of bang for your buck.

 

[Stone]

IPF or Hella for me. If I really feel like spending bucks it would be for HID lights. Daylight type of light, lots of it at a fraction of the wattage...but I don't have that kind of money kicking around.