Opening Halogen Headlights

[tkclemmer]

Has anyone opened up the factory halogen headlights? I am considering a projector retrofit, and I am curious if it will be total nightmare to separate the lenses. My research indicates that some vehicles are easier than others, and I can't seem to find much info on the JL/JT. Thanks.

Sponsored

 

[wvuviv30]

Have you looked at the pre-build LED headlights that drop in?

Oracles are popular and cost $590 (before any coupon codes are applied)

I spent about $450 on my last last Retrofit using the Morimoto MLED2.0.

 

[tkclemmer]

Have you looked at the pre-build LED headlights that drop in?

Oracles are popular and cost $590 (before any coupon codes are applied)

I spent about $450 on my last last Retrofit using the Morimoto MLED2.0.

Yes, just weighing all the options. It seems many of the dedicated 9" headlights have built in anti-flicker modules. When I ran LED headlights on my JK, these modules were a frequent failure point (big name brand and generic). I'd rather use the J-Scan adaptation to tell the truck it is running LEDs and eliminate an electrical component.

All that said, the Oracles look sweet and are toward the top of my list.

 

[kevman65]

There is a video or two around here (Gladiator or Wrangler Board) where guys have done it.

If I remember correctly, heating them in oven and splitting them didn't work, they had to cut the sealant, clean up, reapply when assembling.

 

[tkclemmer]

There is a video or two around here (Gladiator or Wrangler Board) where guys have done it.

If I remember correctly, heating them in oven and splitting them didn't work, they had to cut the sealant, clean up, reapply when assembling.

Thanks, I think I have seen that thread over on the JL Forum. I believe they were disassembling a factory LED headlight. The halogen headlights look like they are constructed differently, and I am hoping it doesn't require cutting to remove the lens. Maybe I will see if I can snag a damaged unit locally and do a test run.

Sponsored