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New headlamp question

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Scrambler Junkie
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City
Manassas
State
Va
Need a couple of new headlamps and didn't want to do a bunch of relays and such. But wanted something better than stock replacements. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried these?

Octane Lights

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Never ride or heard of them butvI would guess generic Chinese H4 housing with Chinese led setup. I have heard LED lights should be in housings designed for LEDs. Nit saying it won't be bright but nit like a purpose built LED setup. Will draw less power than halogen for sure.
 
I really like the KC LED’s that look like halogens.
I love the hell out of my JW Speakers but they definitely look different.

I agree with liking what I’ve seen of the KCs but I have no knowledge of the light output.
 
:thumbsup: I did similar but somewhat less cutting to fit the JWSs.
I don't mind the look of the JWS but they are just too pricey for me.

I haven't seen KC Leds... are they headlamp replacements?

I know the stuff I can afford is most likely chinese knockoffs but I was just looking for the better knockoffs...
 
Only 7 ratings on Az, think I'd look with something with more feedback, more so since they've been on Amazon since Sept.
 
I don't mind the look of the JWS but they are just too pricey for me.

I haven't seen KC Leds... are they headlamp replacements?

I know the stuff I can afford is most likely chinese knockoffs but I was just looking for the better knockoffs...
I was going to post a link to the KC LED’s, but it looks like they’re no longer available. They were under $500/pair and looked like standard halogen bulbs. I’m guessing the current inflation has priced them out of my budget.
 
Those look great, a little pricey but if plug and play and no chopping of the bucket that would be doable.
 
Hey Truck. I used to always run Hella H$'s in my CJ's Just make sure you get the 55/45watt lamps and they pull the same amount of current. The Cut glass lens make a world of difference.

When I did the TJ I got the IPF ones from Quadratek and they made a world of difference. Just a quick simple headlight swap. They plug into the old wiring.


Quick and easy and look factory. They also had a DOT stamp for me so no issues with getting inspected.


Carl
 
I installed these LED, no cutting, plug in…

I do prefer the classic light look, but at night these work much better

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Those are pretty good looking. I like the looks of those Holley ones posted above, but I think they might be too deep. Those Quadratec ones look like they might work. I might have to give them a shot.

Just looking at the Quadratec headlamps and there was a great comparison picture. I’m sold. Now all I need is one of their sales to save a few bucks! B70C8362-0680-4F12-B06B-CC682A7E19DB.jpeg
 
When I looked at the Holly’s there was a few people doing a review and a guy with an 85 Scrambler said they fit great.
 
When I looked at the Holly’s there was a few people doing a review and a guy with an 85 Scrambler said they fit great.
I’m sure they would fit great with a stock cooling system- and in that case I would probably bite the bullet and buy a pair. But I have an oversized radiator- about 5 inches wider- so my clearance at the rear of the headlamp bucket is minimal. I’ve been looking at Qtec ones this morning- I’m getting to really like them. I don’t need them immediately so I’ll probably hold off and see if I luck into a sale.

This is the pass side. The a/c line complicates things further…A93E7D99-4BB3-4CB3-9C5D-F6C56CBE267F.jpeg

It’s hard to see from this shot, but it’s the best I could do. There’s barely 1/2” between the radiator tank and the headlamp harness plug, and that’s using a right-angle insulated plug. I had to notch the outer bucket just to get the harness to clear.

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