Halogen Headlights are terrible

[Coachcal]

I have been slowly shopping LED replacements for my Gladiator for several weeks now and I definitely have waited too long. I was running at 75 down 281 on Monday night and I hit a ~200 lb hog. The worst part is that I didn't even see it until maybe a second before impact. I know that it is a black animal on a desolate stretch of unlit highway, but I can't help but think that I could have avoided it if I had LED headlights. Now if I can just keep from another incident before the Black Friday sales start.

Let me know if anyone hears about a good special coming up. I planned on buying Oracle, but could be talked into others.

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[Gvsukids]

I have been slowly shopping LED replacements for my Gladiator for several weeks now and I definitely have waited too long. I was running at 75 down 281 on Monday night and I hit a ~200 lb hog. The worst part is that I didn't even see it until maybe a second before impact. I know that it is a black animal on a desolate stretch of unlit highway, but I can't help but think that I could have avoided it if I had LED headlights. Now if I can just keep from another incident before the Black Friday sales start.

Let me know if anyone hears about a good special coming up. I planned on buying Oracle, but could be talked into others.

You're not the first to think the halogens are less than capable headlights. There are less expensive options than Oracle.
Here's one for sale, https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/led-headlight-foglight-drl-turnsignal-bulbs.37842/

Here are other options ...

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-light-bulb-replacement-anyone-use-sv4.45066/

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/halogen-headlight-upgrade-but-not-led.40219/

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...p-quick-and-easy-diy-halogen-led-bulbs.35147/

 

[Jerhemi]

Honestly, the halogen lights shouldn't even be offered on the Jeep. Man they suck!

I installed Trucklite 7" leds with adapter brackets and have been very happy.

 

[Labswine]

I have these from Amazon. Less expensive now than when I got mine two years ago. It's real simple to hook up a line to power the angeleyes from a switched point in the fuse box. Several tutorials on YouTube. They really throw a lot of light and are direct fit for the JT. MUCH less than the Oracles nd just as effective!!!

https://www.amazon.com/Headlights-Gladiator-KEWISAUTO-2018-2021-Accessories/dp/B08TVGWNC6/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=9"+led+headlights&qid=1635963458&sr=8-5

 

[Klutch]

I did a lot of research and ended up going with Oracle. I don't know about now, but when I was looking, every other headlight option required using janky spacer rings. The Oracles were the only available option which were the correct size for a Gladiator. And now Oracle has a heated headlight option which is really spiffy. Not cheap, but still a very option I think.

 

[The Bean]

I’ve had these (https://www.amazon.com/BUNKER-INDUS...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl) for over a year now and they’re really great quality for the price. I’ve had no issues with people flashing me either (I made sure to adjust them to the factory height) and they are exceptionally bright.

 

[WXman]

I went to Headlight Revolution and bought the genuine Supernova V.4 bulbs. You can get headlights and foglights both for around $300ish if you catch a sale.

I have several videos on these bulbs and their performance on YouTube. Let me just say, A M A Z I N G difference. Blows away the factory $1,300 LED package. Excellent beam patterns, intense light, never any glare. Easy as pie to install also.

 

[BAT]

I did a bunch of research and yes there are many different possibilities. Guess it just depends on what you really want. I ended up with the Oracles as they provided a great set of LED lights which were pretty much plug and play with not special ring adapters, etc. So far they have been fantastic headlights. I was in same boat as you that those Halogen Headlights and fog lights were a complete embarrassment being put on truck at this price range. Mopar sells the OEM lights but I refused to pay there money simply because they should have been on the truck in the first place and I wasn't going to give them more money rather give it to another company

 

[BAT]

Oh yea forgot as Wxman said you can get bulb replacements that work great. I ran those in my truck for almost a year and really that is all you need if your not looking to spend much money

 

[MrZappo]

Am I the only one thinking that you just saved a ton on BBQ ?

 

[Cvarner13]

I did a lot of research and I tried the Oracle one and the fan was to large. I just bought a pair of slyvania and they work great.

 

[Bonanza]

I went to Headlight Revolution and bought the genuine Supernova V.4 bulbs. You can get headlights and foglights both for around $300ish if you catch a sale.

I have several videos on these bulbs and their performance on YouTube. Let me just say, A M A Z I N G difference. Blows away the factory $1,300 LED package. Excellent beam patterns, intense light, never any glare. Easy as pie to install also.

I have the Supernovas on my gladiator, and drove a JL with the factory LEDs. By no stretch of the imagination does the Supernova blow away the factory LEDs, much less would I consider them equivalent. The factory LED is amazing. Even, broad spread, whereas the supernovas have an odd hot spot and the high beam function is beyond useless. The Supernovas are MUCH better than stock, MUCH MUCH better, but not even close to factory LED.

But dollar to dollar, I still would pick supernovas over the cost of factory LED.

 

[DobaMark]

If you think these halogens are bad - they are an improvement over the Jk halogens.
Still suck, but better than the previous Wrangler.

 

[Gren71]

I went to Headlight Revolution and bought the genuine Supernova V.4 bulbs. You can get headlights and foglights both for around $300ish if you catch a sale.

I have several videos on these bulbs and their performance on YouTube. Let me just say, A M A Z I N G difference. Blows away the factory $1,300 LED package. Excellent beam patterns, intense light, never any glare. Easy as pie to install also.

i also have the v4 bulbs and they’re by far the best lights ive ever had. If i had the chance for oem leds id turn them down to keep my HR v4 bulbs.

 

[ilovebikes99]

Unfortunately the factory LED option is the best available in terms of color, beam pattern and light. I too just wanted to get the aftermarket option and then nixxed the original order, to get the LED option. The LED equipment available to OEMs is not available aftermarket, at low prices.

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