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Off-Road Section All discussion and questions about off-road in this Section Community Links Social Groups Pictures & Albums Members List Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Liked Posts Go to Page... Off Road Lights (55w vs 100w vs 130w) Reply Subscribe Thread Tools Search this Thread May 6, 2011 | 06:16 PM Share Share Options #1 willycavs10 Thread Starter Hokie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,433 Likes: 0 From: Philly Off Road Lights (55w vs 100w vs 130w) Hey everyone, I bought a cheap set of 130w lights off of ebay that were like $50 shipped. anyways, the bulbs have sh*t the bed on my twice now so ive had it with these lights, the wiring is fine but i think water/humidity is getting into the housing, there is no seal in the back of the light on the bottom. I have the lights mounted inside the grill in front of the radiator on either side of the emblem. i want to just replace the existing fixtures, what would yall recommend? the 130w were bright and would compliment the crappy stock high beams that are already on my 02 XLT. any recommendations? whats the difference between wattages? any suggestions? anyone selling lights? Reply 0 0 willycavs10 View Public Profile Send a private message to willycavs10 Find More Posts by willycavs10 View iTrader Profile May 6, 2011 | 06:26 PM Share Share Options #2 ak_cowboy BAMF Club Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,153 Likes: 103 From: Palmer, Ak I have two 100w and two 55w. The 55w I got off another forum super cheap, but wouldn't recommend buying them. The 100w are seriously 2x as good. Spend $100 for some kc's or hellas and you can't go wrong. You definitely get what you pay for and I'd only buy name brands. Lightforce is one of the best, with kc and hella being really good also. Reply 0 0 ak_cowboy View Public Profile Send a private message to ak_cowboy Find More Posts by ak_cowboy View iTrader Profile May 6, 2011 | 06:31 PM Share Share Options #3 willycavs10 Thread Starter Hokie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,433 Likes: 0 From: Philly is there a difference between companies like the big names KC, PIAA, Hella, etc? and i think they were offroad lights, is that different from driving lights? Reply 0 0 willycavs10 View Public Profile Send a private message to willycavs10 Find More Posts by willycavs10 View iTrader Profile May 6, 2011 | 09:03 PM Share Share Options #4 ak_cowboy BAMF Club Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,153 Likes: 103 From: Palmer, Ak Quote: Originally Posted by willycavs10 is there a difference between companies like the big names KC, PIAA, Hella, etc? and i think they were offroad lights, is that different from driving lights? I don't think so. The more expensive ones will be more durable. But that's about it. Driving and offroad are the same to me, might be different to other ppl. The biggest difference is spot vs flood. Spot beams will go farther and flood will go to the sides more. Lightforce offers adjustable lenses so they can be flood, spot, or anything in between Reply 0 0 ak_cowboy View Public Profile Send a private message to ak_cowboy Find More Posts by ak_cowboy View iTrader Profile May 20, 2011 | 03:47 PM Share Share Options #5 FireEmsF150 What's that mean? Joined: May 2011 Posts: 429 Likes: 5 From: NM You could try getting a 100w light from PIAA, KC or Hella and switch out the bulb with a 130w bulb, that's what I did with mine. Going from a 55w to a 130w is a little extreme IMO, too much heat builds up. As far a light patterns go it's all a matter of preference. If you drive offroad without many turns and need to see far ahead i'd pick the spot beams. For mudding, rock climbing and things of that sort where speed isn't much of an issue i'd pick the flood (or foglights). Driving beams give you a bit of both worlds-light ahead and to the side. Hope that helps! Reply 0 0 FireEmsF150 View Public Profile Send a private message to FireEmsF150 Find More Posts by FireEmsF150 View iTrader Profile Jun 29, 2011 | 05:28 PM Share Share Options #6 2000fordf1504x4 resident post whore Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 102,624 Likes: 62 From: Montrose SD ya 55w arnt real great Reply 0 0 2000fordf1504x4 View Public Profile Send a private message to 2000fordf1504x4 Find More Posts by 2000fordf1504x4 View iTrader Profile Jul 9, 2011 | 03:11 AM Share Share Options #7 JLindsay32 ‘25 Tremor Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 667 Likes: 1 From: Indianapolis, IN I've got 4 55W on my roof and they put out just as much light as my head and fogs, they are good compliment for sure. I plan to do 8in housings with 55W HIDs eventually though The outside 2 are aimed more for distance that's why the look brighter Reply 0 0

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JLindsay32 View Public Profile Send a private message to JLindsay32 Find More Posts by JLindsay32 View iTrader Profile Jul 10, 2011 | 03:30 PM Share Share Options #8 SkullF150 Dynamik Off Road Joined: May 2009 Posts: 32 Likes: 0 From: Donna TX Quote: Originally Posted by willycavs10 Hey everyone, I bought a cheap set of 130w lights off of ebay that were like $50 shipped. anyways, the bulbs have sh*t the bed on my twice now so ive had it with these lights, the wiring is fine but i think water/humidity is getting into the housing, there is no seal in the back of the light on the bottom. I have the lights mounted inside the grill in front of the radiator on either side of the emblem. i want to just replace the existing fixtures, what would yall recommend? the 130w were bright and would compliment the crappy stock high beams that are already on my 02 XLT. any recommendations? whats the difference between wattages? any suggestions? anyone selling lights? Well you can upgrade your stock headlights to hids I bought a set from ddm tuning cost me 82 shipped but they are dual beam and 55w super bright and for off road lights look up rigid industries great led light brighter then hids Reply 0 0 SkullF150 View Public Profile Send a private message to SkullF150 Find More Posts by SkullF150 View iTrader Profile May 4, 2012 | 01:07 PM Share Share Options #9 powerstroke11 Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 149 Likes: 2 From: Iowa how much better are 130W over 100W. im looking at kc. and im wodering if its worth the extra money for the 30w. thanks Reply 0 0 powerstroke11 View Public Profile Send a private message to powerstroke11 Find More Posts by powerstroke11 View iTrader Profile May 4, 2012 | 02:09 PM Share Share Options #10 97 Triton F150 4x4 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 209 Likes: 0 From: Florida The best light for the price would be the Explorer Pro Comp 8in 130w. Ive had my set for about a year and their great. Sturdy metal housing and never had any problems. They come in a driving pattern and really get out there just as good as long range lights. But thats just my opinion. Good luck. Reply 0 0 97 Triton View Public Profile Send a private message to 97 Triton Find More Posts by 97 Triton View iTrader Profile Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Search this Thread Advanced Search Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Advanced Search Reply Closed Thread Share

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