Lights for snow

[Chadp82]

I know there are other threads, but didn’t see my specific question.

the LED headlights are great, but get snow/ice buildup. Rather than replace them I am going to add aux lighting that will help off-road, etc. I am looking at amber/yellow for snow visibility also.

so here’s my question: what LED auxiliary lights would not freeze up? I did some google searching and this doesn’t seem to be a common question. I am looking to stay at or less $300, I did see a set that said the lenses were heated but were $1000. If I need to up my budget that much, I may replace the OEM LED.

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[Lunentucker]

I am looking to stay at or less $300,

Killed it right there. LED will pretty much have to have a heated grid or lens cover of some kind.
Halogen would work.

 

[kevman65]

KC halogens for Aux headlights.

Just remember, headlights have to be OFF if Aux headlights are on when ON PUBLIC ROADS.

 

[kevman65]

Afterthought, it's not so much the OEM headlights are LED as it is Jeep decided to recess them in a bucket. If they were flush with the grill it wouldn't be as much a problem.

If you find an LED Aux light you like that is convex, you won't see as much problem as you think.

 

[Chadp82]

Killed it right there. LED will pretty much have to have a heated grid or lens cover of some kind.
Halogen would work.

I did consider a set of halogen driving lights also. I am willing to go up in budget a bit, I just couldn’t justify 800-1000 at the moment.

 

[Chadp82]

KC halogens for Aux headlights.

Just remember, headlights have to be OFF if Aux headlights are on when ON PUBLIC ROADS.

I actually have a set of KC halogen 5” from an old truck I had that I thought about using for the just in case since I think the use will be rare.

 

[Lunentucker]

If you haven't already, search around for snowplow lights.

https://www.amazon.com/Abrams-Combination-Heavy-Duty-Universal-Accessories/dp/B084NWTFS6

 

[ShadowsPapa]

If you haven't already, search around for snowplow lights.

https://www.amazon.com/Abrams-Combination-Heavy-Duty-Universal-Accessories/dp/B084NWTFS6

Oh, just great. Thanks a lot. Now I have to lock up my snow plow, too???
Luckily, it's insured......

 

[Lunentucker]

Oh, just great. Thanks a lot. Now I have to lock up my snow plow, too???
Luckily, it's insured......

Nobody wants lights that have been anywhere near a blue JT. Ewww!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Nobody wants lights that have been anywhere near a blue JT. Ewww!

What if I paint them orange?

 

[kevman65]

What if I paint them orange?

The Jeeps?

 

[Lunentucker]

What if I paint them orange?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

The Jeeps?

The lights - they'd fit the Mojave color scheme then.

 

[Mr._Bill]

My suggestion would be to try a big sheet of clear Lamin-X and cover the headlight so snow can't build up. I don't know what other effects there might be. I would also switch to Amber fog lights.

 

[Chief_jeep]

Are you looking for DOT approved lights or off-road lights?

DOT approved lights are a lot more challenging since the offerings are mostly fog lights which are today only good for very slow, low visibility driving.
Baja designs announced a DOT LP6 which should fit in the JT as an oem replacement. I’d imagine they will run much hotter. I know the LP6 pros won’t freeze over.

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