Headlight upgrades

[Bronco2fan]

So one of the members on the Jeep Forum posted his led upgrade on his ZJ. They look pretty awesome.

They're from 818 Retrofit out of California. They don't have a website but can be seen on Facebook. I messaged them to get a quote.

Has anyone ever heard of or done business with them?

 

[Bronco2fan]

Part of the original post about 818 retrofit.

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[Ta2dResqr]

So one of the members on the Jeep Forum posted his led upgrade on his ZJ. They look pretty awesome.

They're from 818 Retrofit out of California. They don't have a website but can be seen on Facebook. I messaged them to get a quote.

Has anyone ever heard of or done business with them?

https://818retrofits.business.site/

They have an IG as well. Never dealt with them. They look fairly small but have good reviews it looks like.

 

[Bronco2fan]

So was told 950.00 for both headlights, cleaned up and retrofitted for HID. Seems expensive. And you have to ship them the assemblies. So that means tearing it down to get the headlights out. Good part was 3 day turn around. IDK.

 

[Ta2dResqr]

For HID or LED? My '15 came stock with HID. If yours does not, you should be able to convert with stock housings. As far as LED, I wouldn't pay that much for it. Having had HID, HIR and LED, I would just opt for some really good HID bulbs (Osram Xenarc Night Breaker LED are my go to). Keep an eye on Amazon Warehouse and you can pick them up for $120 for a pair.

 

[Bronco2fan]

Well, my lenses are really starting to look their age. I already sanded and clear coated them once and it helped some. New OEM are crazy prices. So, it was a thought.

 

[SnuffyTheSeal]

I stand by the Osram Xenarcs as well if you're wanting a cheaper and easier upgrade if you already have HIDs. Made a massive difference especially after tinting my headlights like a hoodlum. The SHO housings have pretty poor performance out to the sides which is kinda annoying considering I'm out in deer country nowadays, and I haven't seen much in the way of a good fix. Some people say upgrading to Drivebright LED running lights is like adding a second pair of headlights under what you've got but I haven't been willing to pull the trigger on that yet.

 

[Ta2dResqr]

I stand by the Osram Xenarcs as well if you're wanting a cheaper and easier upgrade if you already have HIDs. Made a massive difference especially after tinting my headlights like a hoodlum. The SHO housings have pretty poor performance out to the sides which is kinda annoying considering I'm out in deer country nowadays, and I haven't seen much in the way of a good fix. Some people say upgrading to Drivebright LED running lights is like adding a second pair of headlights under what you've got but I haven't been willing to pull the trigger on that yet.

I added the Drive Bright kit, the Osram headlights, and GTR switchback turn signals. The GTR bulbs are 1600+ lumens each. When they are in turn signal mode, I can see the amber flashing off street signs over my low beams. The Osrams are 3200 lumens. I think it helped a LOT with my deer country dusk/dawn driving.

 

[SnuffyTheSeal]

Are the GTR switchbacks plug and play? Signal lamps have been on my list but my big meaty claws had trouble as it was getting the Osrams in.

 

[Ta2dResqr]

Are the GTR switchbacks plug and play? Signal lamps have been on my list but my big meaty claws had trouble as it was getting the Osrams in.

Yes, they are. Fully CANBUS compliant and no hyper flash. They are pricey though. I think GTR has them listed for $80/pair. Shop around. I got mine on a 50% off sale. I changed every bulb in the car to the GTR Carbide 2.0. They were in my white car for a year and now they have been in this car for over a year with no issues. (Same set)

 

[SnuffyTheSeal]

I'll have to look into those. By any chance able to find a part number I can reference them? Edit: Nevermind actually fairly easy to find!

 

[kryptto]

Do we use CK BULB SOCKET or STANDARD BULB SOCKETS?

 

[Ta2dResqr]

Standard

 

[kryptto]

Standard

Thanks!