Jeep Lights, Light Bars & Mounts
Jeep lighting is much more involved than ever these days. Once just the realm of headlights and tail lights, lighting now involves light bars of various sizes, windshield or bumper-mounted auxiliary lighting, rock lights, as well as different interior versions. And it is not just the products, either. It is also the light type as LED and HID-powered lights have taken over vast swaths of real estate in the sector. These draw less power and are more cost efficient than ever before.
Chances are your Jeep came from the factory with standard halogen headlamps, tail lamps and fog lights. Most do because these lights are relatively inexpensive to manufacture and are also inexpensive to replace, while providing an average lifespan of about 1,000 hours. But these lights also generate a lot of heat and thus waste energy in providing a beam that definitely falls short of today's high-performance lighting options both in light intensity and diffusion.
LEDs (light emitting diode) have become extraordinarily popular in recent years because they produce a light intensity that is nearly double that of halogen while drawing significantly less power and lasting up to 30 times longer. Why is that important, you ask? Well, beyond the whole better seeing thing, when you add extra electrical-drawing components like winches or high-performance stereo systems, everything can start taxing the vehicle's battery. So, having lower power-drawing lights definitely helps. Plus, LEDs are not filament-based. Instead, they use a small electrical circuit that emits light when energized, which adds to durability. They also throw a more focused beam and have a quicker response time on taillights, giving them a higher safety rating. Not to mention, the cost of LED lighting has decreased substantially, which definitely aids in its popularity. LED lighting is offered in many different styles - from the mild factory-like to wilder-type designs - giving you the choice of customizing your vehicle's look, whether it is headlights, taillights, or auxiliary.
HID (High-Intensity Discharge) lights contain a mixture of gases and rare metals that produce a bright white or blue light when heated with no light flicker. This also generates a light quality about two to three times brighter than halogen, with a life span of about twice as long. For Jeep vehicles, HID lighting is offered mainly in auxiliary lighting such as driving or fog lights, as the powerful super white light has a wide and deep throw to help illuminate your way in the darkest of conditions.
Besides lights, we also offer an extensive inventory of lighting accessories such as mounting kits, wiring, bulbs, shields and covers - all designed to help you stay safe and well-lit no matter where your travels lead.
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