Better lights?

02_FX4 · Aug 15, 2008

What are better? KC daylighters or Hella 500's, OR? For $100 or under. As front AUX lights.

86freebie · Aug 15, 2008

on my old 84 i had. i used the kc's and loved them. i had 4 with relays and never had a problem.

koda6966 · Aug 15, 2008

I've always heard that Hella's were better, but I've never tried either myself.
I used a cheap-low-budget-brand set from Wallyworld. Haha.

mudmobster · Aug 15, 2008

i got the 10 $ farmer lights bright as hell and only 10 bucks each.also from wallyworld.

4x4junkie · Aug 15, 2008

If you're just looking for auxiliary lights, get the Hellas.

A buddy of mine has the KCs and they're too bright for anything but dedicated offroad use (they certainly do pierce through the darkness though).

edgeaholic (tm) · Aug 16, 2008

X2.. strictly off road: KC Daylighter. Legal for on road, with off road capabilities: Hella 500's.

86freebie · Aug 16, 2008

1 last thing the "kc" are pin point lights. they dont spread the light out. that was why i had 4. i dont know about the others.

Hazmat Ranger · Aug 16, 2008

I use the Pro Comp 55 (55watt) with a fluted lens so it diffuses the beam a bit, like a driving light.

Here is what they look like http://www.oconeeoffroad.com/servlet/the-7052/Pro-Comp-55-Watt/Detail

I did not buy mine from there, that is just the first place that came up on a search. I bought two lights and a wiring kit for under $80 if I remember correctly.

I fabbed my own brackets from angle and welded them to the frame. Nice and bright, I have them aimed low so I am not blinding other drivers.

Here they are on my truck:

Now if you are using them on a grill guard or something different, this may not be of any help to you. I like these though - Cheap and they fit - LOL

ak96 · Aug 16, 2008

i have a set of hella 500s and hella 500FF's on my explorer, they are a good decently priced light. great output for what i use them for (high beams since i lost mine with my HIDs) with the 4 of them i can see for along ways down the road.

on my truck

fordwheelinman · Aug 16, 2008

im hijacking for a second but, SWEET paint

ak96 · Aug 16, 2008

fordwheelinman said:
im hijacking for a second but, SWEET paint

thanks, did it myself in march. [/end hijack]

mkpecor · Aug 16, 2008

piaa's are good to. i have hella's and you can see way better with them. peaple flash me all the time but cops have never had a prob with them.

koda6966 · Aug 17, 2008

mkpecor said:
piaa's are good to. i have hella's and you can see way better with them. peaple flash me all the time but cops have never had a prob with them.

You should always turn them off when your behind someone our driving towards someone on any road. You have no clue how hard it is to drive when someone is blinding you.

4x4junkie · Aug 17, 2008

koda6966 said:
You should always turn them off when your behind someone our driving towards someone on any road. You have no clue how hard it is to drive when someone is blinding you.

+1000

The fact they are flashing you means they are way too bright. :annoyed:

AKBroncoII · Aug 17, 2008

Or aimed way too high. Probably a combination of both.

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