Aftermarket Headlight Options

[OFC Ranger]

I just drive in the middle of the night with no lights on. Problem solved.

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[slowmachine]

I just drive in the middle of the night with no lights on. Problem solved.

I actually did that on I-95 in VA when my alternator died on a trip. About 25 miles with only the street lamps for light. Not recommend.

 

[Langwilliams]

I actually did that on I-95 in VA when my alternator died on a trip. About 25 miles with only the street lamps for light. Not recommend.

My headlight on my old Honda sport bike went out. I had just moved to the Pensacola area an didn't know the area that well. I cut down a back road to get home an that little street didn't have one street light on it. Talk about scary.

 

[rydfree]

I just drive in the middle of the night with no lights on. Problem solved.

That actually might be a good solution to appease those with overly sensitive eyes . Maybe a set of NVGs are the answer ,lol .

 

[meistreguy]

The new Bronco is LED in a reflector housing from the factory .

Most people that simply drop in a replacement LED bulb into a halogen reflector do not even attempt to position the bulb correctly within the housing or to aim the assembly afterwards . Aftermarket replacement LED bulbs do not produce light in a 360 degree pattern as a halogen bulb does so the individual segments of the LED must be rotated to the correct orientation to the high and low beam reflectors then the assembly "Aimed" as normal for elevation . Any quality led will have a set screw to rotate the segments so that when installed they end up in the proper location inside the reflector . I have had replacement LEDs in all my vehicles for many years and have never been flashed by oncoming vehicles .

I did get flashed by every vehicle I met right after putting the level kit on my FX4 because I forgot to aim the headlight assembly afterwards ,lol .

That's it right there, you have to adjust the lights as well as having the right LED bulbs. It took two sets of bulbs to get it right but in my 2019 XL, it turned out great and noone flashes me.

 

[SILK]

My headlight on my old Honda sport bike went out. I had just moved to the Pensacola area an didn't know the area that well. I cut down a back road to get home an that little street didn't have one street light on it. Talk about scary.

I installed a HID kit on my GSXR and it fried my stator (which I'm convinced was on its way out anyway). Lights died halfway home on a 20mile trip at about 11pm in the Pennsylvania backwoods. Called the GF to drive in front of me and serve as my headlights. All was well until bike began shutting itself off and then starting itself 2 miles from home. When it would start back up (while moving), I had to grab a handful and get as much speed as possible before it would start bogging down and eventually shut off. At one point, I slowed down so much that the GF slowed down trying to match my pace but then the bike came alive and I had to go WOT but a car was coming the other direction and I about rearended her. I made it into my driveway and the thing finally completely died. I had to push it the last 20 yards up hill on a gravel driveway.

It was a night I won't ever forget. It has certainly made me think long and hard about any mods that go on my motorcycles.

 

[Jrel209]

Morimoto headlamps are nice, whens tax return season again?

 

[Gizmokid2005]

I've been running the Alpharex Luxxs since they were released. I'm very happy with them, the cutoff is absolutely stellar, the startup sequence is *SUPER* bright and I think it's neat. Personally I think the 2 bulb setup is less "cluttered" than the 3 bulb setups, and the Morimotos just look like Taco lights (and personally if I wanted lights like a taco I would've bought one instead).

 

[D Fresh]

That actually might be a good solution to appease those with overly sensitive eyes . Maybe a set of NVGs are the answer ,lol .

It's not a matter of having "over sensitive eyes."

I happen to log about 50k miles of night driving a year. And make my living doing so.

People are dicks at night. Especially with their lights. And frankly, I have a hard time believing a person who drives MAYBE 5k miles a year a night that "they're fine, I never get flashed." Sure you may not get get flashed, but how many "fucking asshole" comments are you not hearing in other vehicles?

 

[rydfree]

It's not a matter of having "over sensitive eyes."

I happen to log about 50k miles of night driving a year. And make my living doing so.

People are dicks at night. Especially with their lights. And frankly, I have a hard time believing a person who drives MAYBE 5k miles a year a night that "they're fine, I never get flashed." Sure you may not get get flashed, but how many "fucking asshole" comments are you not hearing in other vehicles?

LOL , I have more experience at night driving and accessorizing vehicles than you believe you know about me and my lights are properly installed and perfectly fine . I'm not about to get into a pointless internet argument with anyone that thinks aftermarket LEDs can't be set properly . It's easily proven .
Have a nice day .
People call me an asshole for many different reasons but my lights are not one of them LMAO

 

[HotShotOffroad]

Alpharex and Morimoto are for sure the two big ones on the market for the ranger. We have tested both and both performed well in their own ways. But We are a huge fan of the Morimoto set up as we have that on our ranger build right now! They do come with a higher price tag for sure. BUT best part is that as of today, they are 20% off. Free shipping. and NO TAX on our website right now! Feel free to message us though with any questions you have or if you need help with an order!

 

[D Fresh]

LOL , I have more experience at night driving and accessorizing vehicles than you believe you know about me and my lights are properly installed and perfectly fine .

Of course your vast experience gives you more knowledge than the engineers who design and study these systems, right?

I'm not about to get into a pointless internet argument with anyone that thinks aftermarket LEDs can't be set properly .

But you did exactly that when you responded to my post?

It's easily proven .

Where?

Seriously.

Another poster has already posted 2 sources, one from a mechanic, one from a lighting engineer, stating exactly the opposite.

Do you have any sources to counter with? I'm open to learning, and despite what some on here might think I'm semi-literate. I've seen no credible evidence from any reputable source to support your claims.

The new Bronco is LED in a reflector housing from the factory .

Most people that simply drop in a replacement LED bulb into a halogen reflector do not even attempt to position the bulb correctly within the housing or to aim the assembly afterwards . Aftermarket replacement LED bulbs do not produce light in a 360 degree pattern as a halogen bulb does so the individual segments of the LED must be rotated to the correct orientation to the high and low beam reflectors then the assembly "Aimed" as normal for elevation . Any quality led will have a set screw to rotate the segments so that when installed they end up in the proper location inside the reflector . I have had replacement LEDs in all my vehicles for many years and have never been flashed by oncoming vehicles .

Sorry to revisit your first post but couldn't help myself.

Anytime you find yourself justifying your actions by saying to yourself or others "Most experts agree that this is wrong, but that is because EVERYBODY ELSE does it wrong. I know exactly what I'm doing and have special knowledge on how to do the wrong thing the right way," you're probably fooling yourself.

Have a nice day .

You as well!

 

[BladeRanger]

$140 for hi/low JDM ASTAR LED replacement does the job just fine...the reason I'd go with a $1000+ set (if I had the cash to burn) is for the cool new look...

Do you have a link to JDM ASTAR LED?

 

[Msfitoy]

Do you have a link to JDM ASTAR LED?

I do but looks like they're not available at Amazon...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YP1819N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[BladeRanger]

I do but looks like they're not available at Amazon...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YP1819N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank, bro. I'll keep checking till it's available.

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