Pod light recommendations

[Twisted Patriot]

This is the first jeep I've ever built. So im leaning on all of you for experience. I want to install pod lights up by the A pillars. Was wondering what lights you would all recommend. Thanks for helping out guys..

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[Chocolate Thunder]

Depending on how much light you think you’ll want, the Baja Designs Squadron Sport or Squadron Pro are very well built and reliable. Same size and form factor, the Pro just produces more light and costs more.

 

[Twisted Patriot]

Depending on how much light you think you’ll want, the Baja Designs Squadron Sport or Squadron Pro are very well built and reliable. Same size and form factor, the Pro just produces more light and costs more.

Sweet.. thanks bro.. ill definitely take a look..

 

[Apexcars]

Diode Dynamics are also an excellent brand. The SS3’s are their most popular pod lights I believe. Most people recommend a combo pattern for ditch lights if that is your plan

 

[Twisted Patriot]

Diode Dynamics are also an excellent brand. The SS3’s are their most popular pod lights I believe. Most people recommend a combo pattern for ditch lights if that is your plan

Cool.. thanks.. ill check those out too.. nice to hear options

 

[JLTruman]

Diode Dynamics, KC, Baja Designs, or ridgid are all good quality lights. Just depends on what you want, and what you want to pay

 

[Ratbert]

How do you plan on using them? You risk getting a crapload of glare off the hood depending on where they're pointed and how they're situated.

I've got a stupid amount of light up front (dual 7" LEDs generating 8k lumens), but I can't see my fenders at all when squeezing between trees and rocks. I'm looking for something to fill that void. I'm currently considering Hellas.

 

[BullMoose1776]

I went with the Rigid 360 in the 4 inch size. You can get them with backlighting which is nice.

 

[JLTruman]

How do you plan on using them? You risk getting a crapload of glare off the hood depending on where they're pointed and how they're situated.

I've got a stupid amount of light up front (dual 7" LEDs generating 8k lumens), but I can't see my fenders at all when squeezing between trees and rocks. I'm looking for something to fill that void. I'm currently considering Hellas.

Not necessarily, I have Diode Dynamics ss3 pros with yellow driving lenses and I have very little glare on the hood, my Jeep is white

 

[Twisted Patriot]

How do you plan on using them? You risk getting a crapload of glare off the hood depending on where they're pointed and how they're situated.

I've got a stupid amount of light up front (dual 7" LEDs generating 8k lumens), but I can't see my fenders at all when squeezing between trees and rocks. I'm looking for something to fill that void. I'm currently considering Hellas.

Just to really light up the trails.. I guess I would have to play with angles and stuff to reduce glare as much as I can

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Just to really light up the trails.. I guess I would have to play with angles and stuff to reduce glare as much as I can

My suggestion for that use is to mount them lower, like on the front bumper. Puts the light where it belongs and no glare. I think the A pillar location may be better for spot lights that you want to project in a more focused beam higher and further out. I don’t have anything that location yet so I can’t speak to that confidently from experience.

 

[rohdawg]

@KC HiLiTES Flex Era3s are working very well for me.
I have the combo (spot and flood) and they throw a good amount of light down range, with great coverage on the sides as well. If you take the time to aim them there is little to no glare on the hood.
They aren’t gigantic and look out of place either.

I’ve always used KC’s because they last forever and don’t fall apart. No flaking on the exterior and I’ve never had a bulb fail. Pretty sure these will outlast me.
One of my favorite things about the FE3s and FE4s is that they are both user serviceable if you do have an issue. That and you can switch from white to amber simply by slapping on a cover.

Super easy to install and great customer service as well.

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