Jeep Lights – KC HiLites, Hella, & Pro Comp
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Once you take it off-road, the only light to guide you comes from the sun and whatever Jeep lights you have installed on your vehicle. For the January vote, you get to choose between 3 of the top manufacturers of off-road lights: KC HiLites, Hella, and Pro Comp.
Having a more powerful set of lights is really important if you plan on off-roading or camping with your Jeep overnight. Heck, even if you don’t plan it, sometimes the daylight hours just get away from you and you find yourself riding home in the dark. For any of these situations, make sure you have proper driving lights to brighten up the areas where street lights don’t dare to tread.
You get to choose between 3 great brands of Jeep lights:
KC HiLites Long Range SlimLites
The feature that sets KC HiLites SlimLites apart from other Jeep lights is right in the name; their slim, flat profile allows you to mount them in areas where similar lights wouldn’t necessarily fit. But don’t think that you’re sacrificing power for a compact design. These are long range lights, which means they won’t necessarily cover as broad of an area but you will get a super strong, highly focused beam of light that will see far into the distance. Other features include:
- 6″ Black Round Steel Housing
- 130 Watt Halogen Bulbs
- Optical Quality Glass Lenses
- Two-Axis Mount for simple, accurate aiming
- All necessary hardware
Hella 500 Driving Lights
Hella 500 driving lights are one of their most popular auxiliary lamp kits. This comes as no surprise when you realize what a great deal this light kit is. Everything about it is designed with off-road activity in mind. A lightweight design ensures you’re not putting too much extra weight on the bumper so you still have plenty of ground clearance. Plus, its sturdy shock-proof housing will hold up against all of the rough and tumble terrains you attack. Other features include:
- 55 Watt Halogen Bulbs
- High Impact Black ABS Housing
- Aluminum Vapor-Coated Reflector
- Upright Mounting Via Single Stud
Pro Comp Driving Lights
When you’re driving on the road, you can’t make your lights too bright because it will blind other drivers. When you’re off-roading, it’s the more light the better. That’s where Pro Comp driving lights come in. They actually increase the output of your high beams by 40%. This will really help you see any of the larger obstacles if you’re driving at night so you have plenty of maneuvering time. Other features include:
- 100 Watt Quartz Halogen Bulbs
- Slim Profile with All Glass Lens
- Highly Polished Reflectors
- High Impact ABS Housing
As a bonus to these off-road lights, we’ll also be installing a Bestop fuel door onto the Jeep. Not only are they incredibly sleek Jeep accessories, but they’ll also hold up to the nicks and bumps of off-roading much better than factory fuel doors.
About KC HiLites: KC HiLites is the original manufacturer of off-road lights. Today, they are still a dominant force in aftermarket lights for trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs.
About Hella: Hella has been providing high quality aftermarket lights to US consumers for over 25 years. Their consistent focus on innovation keeps them at the top of their game.
About Pro Comp: Pro Comp first ventured into the off-road aftermarket industry with their top-of-the-line tires and wheels. Since then, they’ve established themselves with lights and other off-road accessories.
Jan 10 @ 09:32amMargaretAnn Rice says:
4 wheeling is where it’s at for a Jeep and the lights need to give the best there is!!!!
Jan 10 @ 12:37pmErik says:
It’s just not the same without KC hilites! I had 4 of them on top of my ‘64 baja bug, and 2 for the front of my ‘72 wagoneer. I love how they look and perform. Never had a single problem with any of them!
Jan 10 @ 14:18pmBernice Cahill says:
Sweeeet lights Bernie
Jan 10 @ 17:27pmKristie W. says:
I love KC lights. I have always thought they looked GREAT!
Jan 10 @ 17:36pmTed T. says:
I’ve gotta go with K.C. lights. I like the smaller profile and good output.
Jan 10 @ 18:03pmChris Dixon says:
Building a better Jeep!
Jan 10 @ 18:04pmBill Dixon says:
Pick me!
Jan 10 @ 20:04pmKimberly Sanders says:
a great beach jeep!
Jan 10 @ 20:30pmDWAYNE says:
The KC lights will look best on the jeep
Jan 10 @ 22:14pmCody says:
Go with the KC’s work GREAT i have them on my jeep wrangler and i love going 4×4 so i use them at night they light up the whole sky
Jan 11 @ 07:21amPatrick says:
I’d have to go with the KC’s, they’ve been around since the dinosaurs, they’re a very trusted name in lighting….and not saying the other brands are lesser products, I’d just stick with something I know…unless I find out they’re made in China or Japan, then they go in the dumpster.
Jan 11 @ 07:56amJimmy D. says:
Go with the KC’s. Their the BOMB!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 11 @ 11:00amTed H. says:
You gotta go with the KC’s! how can you deny the origional…had ‘em on my cj9, my ranger, and they’re gonna go on the new jeep too!!!
Jan 11 @ 15:57pmBacon says:
KC has that classic look
Jan 11 @ 17:23pmJerry Love says:
I LOVE MY OLD 1984 FOR IT’S 4-WHEELING ABILITY AND USED TO HAVE A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. DROVE A LOT OF JEEPS IN THE MILITARY ALSO.
Jan 11 @ 17:24pmJerry Love says:
4-WHEELING FOR EVER AND JEEP DOES IT BEST !
Jan 11 @ 18:58pmMatthew Masem, Jr. says:
A great jeep for the mountains.
Jan 12 @ 14:07pmSpeckman says:
I have Hella’s on my 04 LJ and I love ‘em. No rusting. I had KC’s on my old Nissan and they rusted through from the inside! Can’t wait to see this JK when it’s done!!!
Jan 12 @ 15:46pmshane carrier says:
i have hellas on my tj nice thin look not bulkie like the kc’s i had on my jeep before that rusted appart real durable to they can take some snowbanks
Jan 12 @ 18:11pmTROY says:
I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED A JEEP FOR RIDING AROUND BACK ROADS LOOKING AT COUNTRYSIDE .YOU CAN ALWAYS SEE WANT LAYING ARUND BACKROADS.
Jan 12 @ 23:05pmsteve adams says:
pro comp seem best all around.
Jan 13 @ 15:37pmCARLA KNOTTS says:
JEEP all the way, baby!
Jan 13 @ 16:43pmERIC KOVACICH says:
Ummm. how about the Hellas if I had to pick one.
Hey… don’t forget rock lights underneath.
skinnypedal.net has some nifty LED’s
Jan 13 @ 17:05pmKaren Mermel says:
Nothing to say
Jan 13 @ 18:55pmChris Thompson says:
I pick the KC’s
Jan 13 @ 19:04pmJim Sparky Barlow says:
I chose the 130W KCs because I previously ran them on my ‘80 Jeep Grand Wagoneer for hi-speed desert racing on a 17 mi. course in “Open Range” areas. The long range visibility was amazing, giving me Plenty of time to avoid hitting anything.
Jan 13 @ 21:12pmEnderJK says:
Pro Comp Driving Lights….is my choose..
Jan 13 @ 22:31pmSteve says:
Good product.. even a better price then the competition.
Jan 13 @ 23:09pmPatti Nelson says:
Pick me, Pick me …. Please. I love Jeeps. KC’s all the way.
Jan 14 @ 08:51amChad j Whitney says:
I like pro comp! Idk y but people seem to think there some off brand.I use there tires and I’ve had all brands over the years. I think they have the best products for the $$$$! I break a lot of stuff on the trails,and smashing a 200$ lite is no fun to replace. I just took off a set of micky claws for there mud tires,and it’s night and day on&off road! Kc’s Work great for mall crusers!! Please use ur jeeps people it’s what there made for trust me ur missing out!!!!
Jan 14 @ 10:13amjohn manzone says:
bought the KC windshield lights. Love them. Driving dirt trails at night, they light the night, and that gives me real confidence and security. When I put a new front offroad bumper on, I figure another set of KC light for it.
Jan 14 @ 18:27pmJerrid Cutter says:
I like the added protection you get with the lens covers. Always great to keep any part added to a vehicle as protected as possible.
Jan 14 @ 22:10pmNancy Smith says:
you can never have enough light on a foggy night
Jan 14 @ 23:03pmJames B. says:
I think KC Hilites Slimlites the best I have a set on my 04 Jeep and they work great.
Jan 15 @ 09:33amJason Davis says:
The brushed look of the Pro-Comps will be easy to maintain, plus 100 Watts of power is always good.
Jan 15 @ 14:09pmTexas Red says:
Pick me my YJ was KIA 2 days before Christmas by a fool in a Saber. His insurance is playing games. I need a dirt fix!!!
Jan 15 @ 15:40pmMo says:
I have to pick the KC’s. I have a “51″ Willys with 4 of them on the roof and they are BRIGHT. Plus, they are rugged enough to take a licken and keep on working. You all thought I was going to say ticken. Later
Jan 15 @ 17:07pmmatt gabb says:
Im gonna have to go with the hella lights i had them there great for off road i had a jeep ahead of me 300 plus feet and i had turn them off bec. he said he couldnt see what he was doing they were to bright i had kc lights before there not as good if fact had to replace them multiple times my favorite by choice hella or piaa
Jan 15 @ 17:17pmChristina D Silva says:
KC’s are the best.
Jan 15 @ 17:48pmDavid De Leon says:
Only accessory lights for my terrain!
Jan 16 @ 04:23amJohn says:
I am deployed to Afghanistan right now and I come to this site and wonder what i’ll spend my deployment money on….so many choices and directions to go with my stock jeep.
Jan 16 @ 07:40amBoomer says:
Square or Round, As Long As It’s A Jeep!
Jan 16 @ 11:21amDonna says:
KC HiLites Long Range SlimLites
Jan 16 @ 12:35pmDon K. says:
I have had KC Lights on my 98 Wrangler since purchase and never experienced any mal-functions. I have never used the other choices but would like to see how they compare.
Jan 16 @ 14:49pmNeal says:
Lights will be fun.
Jan 16 @ 19:51pmDanita Gilbert says:
Like the look
Jan 17 @ 18:24pmRex says:
Jeeps rock
Jan 17 @ 20:46pmnicole says:
they are cool easy to wire with the help of my boy friend and they look great.
Jan 17 @ 22:14pmJeanette Knight says:
Those lights will be sharp looking on my jeep.
Jan 18 @ 01:15ambrian says:
kc slim lights are great really brite