Coco gets a set of Trucklite LED headlights

[Dusty]

I dont want to hijack this thread so see my thread below (in my sig) for more info.

No worries Heus33. I didn't post this thread to pimp these lights, its here for educational purposes. A discussion of comparison with other options is fully appropriate in this thread. I had not looked at the lights you have, frankly I was too enchanted by those three little letters LED to look at any other type of headlight setup LOL ;D

 

[Dusty]

Thanks Dusty,

Can't tell if I love or hate the "bug eye" look... Something to ponder.

But what are the small looking bulbs in the bar in the middle of the light? Is it my eyes playing tricks again?

All of the LED diodes are housed within that bar, the point back toward the reflectors above and below it. But with all the optics going on its hard to see in the photos what's going on in there.

 

[Dusty]

Driver side grill running light is burned out btw. ;D

You guys are tough critics. If I'd known every photo was a game of "what can I spot and point out to make this guy look like an idiot" I'd have gone over the Bronco more closely before posting photos. I'd better not back out and post any wider shots of it, you guys would have a field day!

 

[luvmybroncoman]

WOW dude those look great and seem to make the road look great too. Good write up.

 

[miikee73]

You guys are tough critics. If I'd known every photo was a game of "what can I spot and point out to make this guy look like an idiot" I'd have gone over the Bronco more closely before posting photos. I'd better not back out and post any wider shots of it, you guys would have a field day!

That's kind of what I was thinking....Geezzzz
Thanks for all the work to show us a really cool project.
There's a Glass House story here somewhere......................:-*

 

[Madgyver]

Dusty,
I'm in for a Trucklite set and th Rigid Industries Dually light deal.
Where do I place my order?

 

[miikee73]

Dusty,
I'm in for a Trucklite set and th Rigid Industries D2 light deal.
Where do I place my order?

I just checked out his site,looks like a good deal.
Just like the TV show Pickers....Bundle and save!!

 

[Madgyver]

I was almost going to grab a set of D2s at the 4WPW show last week. It is a good thing I waited on them. The Duallys are a little cheaper than the D2s.
This is a great deal!
Thanks

 

[daves bronco]

those lights are cool and all but OMG I was trying to justify 300 for headlights, I would never need 600 dollars worth of light,

 

[grs44310]

You guys are tough critics. If I'd known every photo was a game of "what can I spot and point out to make this guy look like an idiot" I'd have gone over the Bronco more closely before posting photos. I'd better not back out and post any wider shots of it, you guys would have a field day!

Sorry if I hurt your feelings Dusty. For the record I wasn't trying to make you look like an idiot or be critical but add a little humor, hence the smiley face. You took a lot of time to create your technical write up and I appreciate the effort you put into it.

My truck isn't perfect and I'm sure you can pick out hundereds of things that need attention too.

Can we all have a beer now and get back to discussing the LED lights?

 

[Madgyver]

those lights are cool and all but OMG I was trying to justify 300 for headlights, I would never need 600 dollars worth of light,

it's only money...

 

[harder93]

wish i could afford it!

 

[Bronchole]

Dusty, Thanks for taking the time to give an great set of befor/after lighting pictures. That is what makes the differnce! I really like how well the light pattern is filled on low beam. High beam doesn't seem to make as much of a difference, but still better. The big question is how this compares to my Euro version of Hella headlights

Agree that it would be great if you could provide the current draw for each type.

For the relay argument I would guess that the LEDs would also be less affected by a small reduction in voltage as compared to incandecent lights. That can easily be shown by a "hear is the headlight pattern with the motor off/on" which is about 10% or more difference in voltage to the headlight.

Dan

 

[DirtDonk]

From the Truck-Lite website:

Light Source:
10 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Designed at 12.8v
4.5a (High Beam), 2.5a (Low Beam)

So, based on the same 12.8 volt rating, a standard 55/60 H4 bulb would pull 4.3 amps on low, and 4.7 amps on high beam.
Variations on rated bulb wattage would change that of course, but the 55-low/60-high is the industry DOT standard.

Doesn't give you exactly the lumen output of what you would see with the engine on vs off of course, but it should show the basic differences, and similarities, in current draw.
Not much on high, but low is definitely a lower draw with the LED.
And every vehicle might be different anyway, depending on how the charging system was functioning. Just figure 14.5 volts with the engine running, and 12.5 volts with the engine recently turned off and you can easily figure current usage. If not actual visual output.
Someone will probably know that though.

Paul

 

[itsabronco]

Come on Dusty...hook Chad up with some of those so i can get em on my bronco!!

 

[Dusty]

Come on Dusty...hook Chad up with some of those so i can get em on my bronco!!

Hey Chad can get them at the same price I paid ;D

 

[bknbronco]

LED's have come a long way in the last few years! They used to not put out any beam lighting but rather just a glow. Them are pretty impressive, but for the cost ill stick with my walmart halogens. I hope they will be less than half that price in a few years.

So how many times has oncoming traffic flashed you (i mean there high beams you guys)(i mean there headlights)(i mean there.....whatever)? Have they been noticeably more annoying to oncoming traffic?

 

[G's Baja Bronco]

DUSTY, Awesome writeup. the light pattern looks like my Navigator's HID OEM's. I will have to wait since I already have HID's from my old Ram and money needs to be spent on other EB needs ;D

BTW, I used Poison Spider rocker protectors and gas tank skid plate on my 02 Wrangler, wish they where available for my 75 EB!

 

[sprdv1]

My eyes say YES....My Wallet says NO....
Hmmm...I wonder who will win?

lmao, Yours too huh...


Great write up and great product looks like... Thank you

 

[backpain]

very good of you to take all the pics. thanks for taking the time