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Sorry about that! Below is the link to my YouTube channel as well as the info that can be found in the video description! Thanks for checking it out!

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Nothing better than a good DIY project....except a affordable DIY project!!! The Gladiator needed a little attention in the lighting department for sure so that's where I started. After tons of research I made my decision and placed the order. Gotta LOVE Amazon! Total price for this upgrade was $111!!! Hope this video helps anyone on the fence about pulling the trigger on a LED upgrade project. This mod is very affordable and extremely easy! Not to mention it looks SWEET!!! Remember, this DIY project can be performed on any make or model as long as you order the correct bulbs for your application! Bellow are links to the bulbs that I used for my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon if anyone is interested. Thanks for checking us out and be sure to like and subscribe for more content coming soon. If you have any questions or comments drop them down below! Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for videos! Now get out there and do something awesome!!!


Fog Lights:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTR7X1B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Marker Lights:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H6YPB8N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Turn Signals:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H6TDYZR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Headlights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHCQ8KY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Are these the actual part numbers?
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Do I need a Tazer for this do you know? I don’t recall seeing that in the video
As far as I can tell there are two ways of doing it without the Tazer.

1. Buy top end LEDs. The really expensive brands boast you will not have issues.
2. Use resistors for every LED you install. They go for about $4 a pop. A pain (my opinion) to install but cheaper.

If you go Tazer make sure you get the mini. You cannot change to LEDs with the Lite.
 

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I have MetalCloak fenders on my JT (stock LED lighting group)...the LED lights (turn/running) that are in the front fenders from MetalCloak don't hyperflash, but they do cause the turn signal out announcement on start up and white running lights never go off when you turn the car off. They dim considerably and strobe, but they don't go off. MC and other manufacturers know of the issue but don't have a fix. The lights have such a low draw, the computer can't sense them is their explanation. There are modules that go through post shutdown checks from what I understand and keep some systems turned on after you shut off the ignition. These checks are not detecting some aftermarket LED applications and therefore are not accounting for their install. I've let my JT sit for over a week and no negative impact to the battery and the lights just kinda end up looking like they are meant to stay on.
 

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Did the running lights and turn signals with the lights at the beginning of the thread from Amazon, worked great no issues. Tried to take pictures which didn’t capture it well but they are much brighter look LED. LED on the driver’s side.
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Did the headlights, fogs and DRL this afternoon now looking forward to seeing how much light they put out, thanks for the video OP
 

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Pretty decent light output not bad for the money invested. Kind of used to my F150s OEM LEDS so if I want something comparable I suppose I will have to invest more money eventually.

Nice upgrade for the cost though, thank you again.
 

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Pretty decent light output not bad for the money invested. Kind of used to my F150s OEM LEDS so if I want something comparable I suppose I will have to invest more money eventually.

Nice upgrade for the cost though, thank you again.
"Factory" LED look all the way around will cost ya in the ballpark of a grand or so. Looks good for the $$$.
 

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"Factory" LED look all the way around will cost ya in the ballpark of a grand or so. Looks good for the $$$.
I am mainly looking into headlights more. My wife and I drive a lot of more country roads and just really want that light output without adding extra pods or anything.

May have to break down and buy OEM headlights looking at so many Amazon housings is kind of overwhelming and who knows how they actually compare.
 

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Sorry about that! Below is the link to my YouTube channel as well as the info that can be found in the video description! Thanks for checking it out!

Alter-NATION Outdoors YouTube

Nothing better than a good DIY project....except a affordable DIY project!!! The Gladiator needed a little attention in the lighting department for sure so that's where I started. After tons of research I made my decision and placed the order. Gotta LOVE Amazon! Total price for this upgrade was $111!!! Hope this video helps anyone on the fence about pulling the trigger on a LED upgrade project. This mod is very affordable and extremely easy! Not to mention it looks SWEET!!! Remember, this DIY project can be performed on any make or model as long as you order the correct bulbs for your application! Bellow are links to the bulbs that I used for my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon if anyone is interested. Thanks for checking us out and be sure to like and subscribe for more content coming soon. If you have any questions or comments drop them down below! Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for videos! Now get out there and do something awesome!!!


Fog Lights:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTR7X1B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Marker Lights:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H6YPB8N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Turn Signals:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H6TDYZR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Headlights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHCQ8KY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Why do these lights say that they don't fit the gladiator? Are they the correct part number?
 

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Why do these lights say that they don't fit the gladiator? Are they the correct part number?
I installed these today off those links and they fit.

The headlight bulb has a built in heat sink so you kind of have to stuff the plugs in the housing to get the dust cover back on but they work nicely
 

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I have the Sport S w/ tow package (but NOT max tow)... I’m pretty sure I’m good to go for the same headlights and fogs... just not sure about the turn signals... I believe I’d need some sort of switchbacks (and I don’t want to mess with resistors). Maybe I’ll just do headlights and fogs (love the amber fogs)
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