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I am running a 2018 JLU Sahara. I have factory halogen head lamps. I actually prefer them... in some ways. The main reason is if it stops working, I can replace it without spending nearly $1000. I like to keep things simple. My issue is I'm getting older, and my vision driving at night has been better. I struggle with the on coming LED headlights. They wash out the halogens in my jeep.

I would like to keep the lamps replaceable, but I need to be able to get more output down the road... without blinding other drivers. I really like the amber off-road lights I have because they do not reflect back and cause me issues like the bright white lights do. But, I can't go down the road with those on... I am sure it would be equivalent to driving into the sun for oncoming traffic.

I am looking for a dual beam lamp (HI/LO), amber color if possible and legal, can be LED (I do have concerns with ice build up on the lens during winter weather.)

Any Suggestions? Anyone else in the same situation?
Think this is what you may be looking for
It’s an amber led , not expensive and if I remember what the OEM style halogen lights look like should work. I’m not sure what halogen bulb your uses but they usually have every type

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I am running a 2018 JLU Sahara. I have factory halogen head lamps. I actually prefer them... in some ways. The main reason is if it stops working, I can replace it without spending nearly $1000. I like to keep things simple. My issue is I'm getting older, and my vision driving at night has been better. I struggle with the on coming LED headlights. They wash out the halogens in my jeep.

I would like to keep the lamps replaceable, but I need to be able to get more output down the road... without blinding other drivers. I really like the amber off-road lights I have because they do not reflect back and cause me issues like the bright white lights do. But, I can't go down the road with those on... I am sure it would be equivalent to driving into the sun for oncoming traffic.

I am looking for a dual beam lamp (HI/LO), amber color if possible and legal, can be LED (I do have concerns with ice build up on the lens during winter weather.)

Any Suggestions? Anyone else in the same situation?
So Lasfit make a driving light bulb that fits the OEM round driving light housing that is in my 21 JLUR. Not sure what you have in your bumper. These are switchback bulbs, plug and play, that switch between bright white and bright amber with every high/low cycle or with every on/off cycle of the driving light switch. I’d say if you’re hard set on keeping the halogen headlamps this would be a good addition to give you better vision since you can legally keep the driving lights on at all times and have the option to go amber when you choose. Your factory halogen with the white driving light mode will be brighter than just your high beam halogen and will give you more up close visibility during on coming traffic with blindingly bright headlights. Plus you will probably find that you run that way all the time and never bother with high beams. Good luck!
 

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I am running a 2018 JLU Sahara. I have factory halogen head lamps. I actually prefer them... in some ways. The main reason is if it stops working, I can replace it without spending nearly $1000. I like to keep things simple. My issue is I'm getting older, and my vision driving at night has been better. I struggle with the on coming LED headlights. They wash out the halogens in my jeep.

I would like to keep the lamps replaceable, but I need to be able to get more output down the road... without blinding other drivers. I really like the amber off-road lights I have because they do not reflect back and cause me issues like the bright white lights do. But, I can't go down the road with those on... I am sure it would be equivalent to driving into the sun for oncoming traffic.

I am looking for a dual beam lamp (HI/LO), amber color if possible and legal, can be LED (I do have concerns with ice build up on the lens during winter weather.)

Any Suggestions? Anyone else in the same situation?
You might have night blindness. Could try a pair of night time driving anti glare glasses or it's time to see an optometrist.

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I'm curious about this thread.

Not old yet (I tell myself) but the halogen headlights do suck.

At the same time, I absolutely refuse to be that guy who drops LEDs into their lights and blinds everybody like a spotlight or movie projector.

I'm intrigued that some of you are having non-blinding success by just angling your headlights way down?
 

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I'm curious about this thread.

Not old yet (I tell myself) but the halogen headlights do suck.

At the same time, I absolutely refuse to be that guy who drops LEDs into their lights and blinds everybody like a spotlight or movie projector.

I'm intrigued that some of you are having non-blinding success by just angling your headlights way down?
It's all about the design quality of the particular LED bulb. Not all LED bulbs are good (in fact, the opposite). You can't adjust away a poorly designed bulb's characteristics. We all know and have experienced glare from LED bulbs create beam patterns that scatter light badly. That's why when I made my selection, it was based on that video from Headlight revolution. I wouldn't buy a LED bulb without first seeing a beam pattern.
 

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Here's the video that convinced me that properly designed LED bulbs can produce proper beam patterns.
 

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Here's the video that convinced me that properly designed LED bulbs can produce proper beam patterns.
Ok that was great!

All this time I kinda thought that beam pattern was a result of the cut of the headlight, not the bulb. Doh!

Thanks! I'm going to do this!
 

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Ok that was great!

All this time I kinda thought that beam pattern was a result of the cut of the headlight, not the bulb. Doh!

Thanks! I'm going to do this!
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I completely understand eye issues and driving at night. The first mod I did with my persoanl Jeep was to replace the halogen lights. The factory halogen lights provide a minimal amount of light. The OEM LED headlights are a significant upgrade and seriously improve the lighting.

When developing the ORACLE Lighting Oculus BI-LED Headlight, we used the OEM as the standard to beat. The Oculus is extremely bright with a very long throw to take care of distance vision. There is a clear cutoff visible keeping the light from blinding oncoming traffic. There is plenty of fill light to illuminate in the peripheral field of view. And maybe most importantly, there is no glare fragements to throw lights into oncoming traffic.

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Although Amber lights are perfect for foggy, rainy or snowy conditions because of the the warmer, longer light wave lengths, the 2000k temperature is more ideal for slow speeds / conditions that can cause eyestrain and fatigue, not distance and highway speed driving.

As for snowy and icy conditions, we do offer the Oculus in a Heated Lens version as well.

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I completely understand eye issues and driving at night. The first mod I did with my persoanl Jeep was to replace the halogen lights. The factory halogen lights provide a minimal amount of light. The OEM LED headlights are a significant upgrade and seriously improve the lighting.

When developing the ORACLE Lighting Oculus BI-LED Headlight, we used the OEM as the standard to beat. The Oculus is extremely bright with a very long throw to take care of distance vision. There is a clear cutoff visible keeping the light from blinding oncoming traffic. There is plenty of fill light to illuminate in the peripheral field of view. And maybe most importantly, there is no glare fragements to throw lights into oncoming traffic.

wall_test_2_850x441_crop_center.jpeg

Although Amber lights are perfect for foggy, rainy or snowy conditions because of the the warmer, longer light wave lengths, the 2000k temperature is more ideal for slow speeds / conditions that can cause eyestrain and fatigue, not distance and highway speed driving.

As for snowy and icy conditions, we do offer the Oculus in a Heated Lens version as well.

You can take advantage of sales throughout the year or our exclusive forum discount everyday: WRANGLER10
Thank you - Your Oculus are the first ones I looked at actually. The price is a big step - which isn't a complaint - it takes $$ to develop and put out a worthwhile product. That's just a bigger decision is all.
 

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I completely understand eye issues and driving at night. The first mod I did with my persoanl Jeep was to replace the halogen lights. The factory halogen lights provide a minimal amount of light. The OEM LED headlights are a significant upgrade and seriously improve the lighting.

When developing the ORACLE Lighting Oculus BI-LED Headlight, we used the OEM as the standard to beat. The Oculus is extremely bright with a very long throw to take care of distance vision. There is a clear cutoff visible keeping the light from blinding oncoming traffic. There is plenty of fill light to illuminate in the peripheral field of view. And maybe most importantly, there is no glare fragements to throw lights into oncoming traffic.

wall_test_2_850x441_crop_center.jpeg

Although Amber lights are perfect for foggy, rainy or snowy conditions because of the the warmer, longer light wave lengths, the 2000k temperature is more ideal for slow speeds / conditions that can cause eyestrain and fatigue, not distance and highway speed driving.

As for snowy and icy conditions, we do offer the Oculus in a Heated Lens version as well.

You can take advantage of sales throughout the year or our exclusive forum discount everyday: WRANGLER10
Terry,
The Oculus has a great beam pattern. The only thing that has kept me from buying them is the lack of an OEM style, readily accessible adjuster. I'd be all in if there was an update to this area of the design.
 

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The adjuster bolt on the back of headlight covered by a rubber cap (note the red circle).
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The adjuster bolt on the back of headlight covered by a rubber cap (note the red circle).
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Terry,
The issue with the rear mounted adjuster, is that you have to disassemble things to get at them. It's not just "pull over the side of the road in the dark and flip the hood open and adjust them."
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