Cracked OEM LED Headlight - Replace or Aftermarket?

[JoeyJag]

Hello All: I have a cracked headlight in my 2020 Rubicon with the OEM LED headlights, water is seeping in, so it's time to replace. How many Lumens does the OEM LED headlight put out? I'm trying to figure out if I simply replace the one or go with (2) new aftermarket LED headlights? I don't want to sacrifice the brightness I have today. There are so many options out there, it's pretty overwhelming. Appreciate any guidance out there! Thanks.

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[MCMXLI]

Following this since I'm curious on opinions of aftermarket options...

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I'd stick with OE for the reliability.

Aftermarket lights are problematic.

 

[MCMXLI]

I'd stick with OE for the reliability.

Aftermarket lights are problematic.

I was thinking if price is an issue, there are probably plenty of good used OEM available?

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I was thinking if price is an issue, there are probably plenty of good used OEM available?

Maybe not plenty, but I see them for sale every now and then. There aren't as many people replacing the factory LEDs as there are replacing the factory halogens.

 

[Deleted member 57233]

I was thinking if price is an issue, there are probably plenty of good used OEM available?

They seem to be $250-$350 per side, but a lot of them have cracked or broken mounting tabs. Or have had the tabs "repaired"

 

[Jaydebe]

I found some OEM new take off's on eBay for $500 shipped.
You can also find some OEM that are not labelled as such on RockAuto for $350ish ea.

 

[Thunderspud]

The Diode Dynamics Elite headlights (and fogs) on mine are definitely better built, brighter, and in my opinion nicer looking than than the OEM LEDs they replaced. Depending on when purchased, they are also comparably priced.

 

[Glad Jeeper]

Go to Rock Auto for OE headlights

 

[vicsvx]

I have overtread skyline headlights.. They were 499 a few years ago. Dk what they go for now. My buddy bought the DV8 headlights.... Both look OEM and light output looks great on both.I posted a thread about them somewhere

Edit: here's the link
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/overtread-skyline-headlights.60500/

 

[JoeyJag]

Thanks to all for the advice.

 

[firemedic2714]

I vote OEM. Otherwise you have to buy a pair of aftermarket and used LEDs can probably be found on Ebay from online salvage yards.

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