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 18 @ 14:55pmLINDA KNOTTS says:
These are the BEST!
Jan 18 @ 21:42pmVIRGINIA ROLPH says:
LIFE US GOOD WITH JEEPS
Jan 18 @ 22:15pmChris L. says:
KC HiLites are what i would like you to put on my Jeep, 4wd.com!
Jan 19 @ 06:09amjgarmsco says:
I prefure the KC Hilites
Jan 19 @ 07:36amWesley Garner, Jr. says:
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Jan 19 @ 07:43amRon B. says:
My wrangler has 301,000 miles original motor & tranny. Drive daily & it still look good. Its like a tonka toy we change & add and make them to what we want.
Jan 19 @ 07:51amDavid Wallis says:
KC Hilites are the best!!!
Jan 19 @ 08:00amKathy Shivers says:
loved my jeep and want another
Jan 19 @ 08:54amCLINT GRYLLS says:
IF I COULD AFFORD IT I”D PUT ON A SET OF EACH ,JEEP RULES
Jan 19 @ 08:59amJon & Ollie says:
I used KC daylighters back in the early “70s while engaged in off-road racing. They held up and I run them today. Hard to beat a proven product!!
Jan 19 @ 09:02amSnake Bit Ollie says:
I used KC Daylighters back in the early “70’s while engaged in off-road racing in the snake country of Nevada. (SCORE & NORRA) They held up great and I still run KC lights today. Hard to beat a proven product!!
Jan 19 @ 09:02amAhoym8tz says:
Awesome video of jeep trails!
Jan 19 @ 09:20amBill Dunn says:
Pro Comp would be the best choice of the three. 100 watts of power. Not to much,not to little. Enough to light the areas of but not to much stress for your battery and charging system.
Jan 19 @ 09:21amBill Dunn says:
Pro Comp would be the best choice.
Jan 19 @ 10:36amElmer Phudd says:
The Hella 500 is a great light plenty of light, but not to much reflection or light feed back. point one straight ahead and the other down some so you can see the path on a up hill climb after dark.
Jan 19 @ 10:36amIngram Kent says:
Don’t mess with the best go KC all the way
Jan 19 @ 10:56amJERRY JERRY says:
Lets go with KC
Jan 19 @ 11:45amJohn McGee says:
Personally you can’t beat the KCs for this application.
Jan 19 @ 12:48pmRich Murray says:
30 years with K.C. HARD CORE just like that CJ-5 !!!!!
Jan 19 @ 13:47pmEd Peters says:
Hellas have been on my cj5,cj7 and my yj since day one with the original bulbs…………. quality built to last
Jan 19 @ 13:53pmJohn Nester says:
KC Hilites are number 1
Jan 19 @ 15:31pmMary Gunn says:
The KC Lights would really work better than regular lights because you can put them the best place that you think is right to see. They are not fixed, that makes a huge difference.
Jan 19 @ 17:31pmRon E. says:
KC Hilights
Jan 19 @ 19:50pmJudi Bass says:
I have my 3rd Jeep. My ‘95 Sahara Wrangler has 286,000 miles with original engine and tranny. I also have a 2004 Wrangler. I will drive nothing other than a Jeep..even if I have to get in it with a stool! I vote for KC Lights!
Jan 20 @ 07:24amChris Rodriguez says:
Went with the KC HiLites. Not that the Pro Comp lighting is bad at all. Took part in the Opeartion Light Sabre program you guys did for those in Iraq. These Pro Comps are what we had the most of. Big thanks for those.
Jan 20 @ 10:12am89 wrangler says:
pro comp lights are the best i got to get four more for my jeep here soon.I just wish your company would get it together about orders getting shipped out sooner
Jan 20 @ 10:26am89 wrangler says:
My husband got pro comp lights on our jeep and he loves them.We plan on getting more soon.We are alittle disappointed with the orders taking so long to be shipped we been waiting almost a month just for grab handles.
Jan 20 @ 14:02pmchris k says:
KC Highlights are the best. I would like to see them on the 2010 jeep
Jan 20 @ 18:23pmDoug B. says:
How many emails and phone calls do I have make before I get my subscription to your magazine renewed??????? This has gone on since July of 2009!
Jan 20 @ 20:55pmLuke Possiel says:
KC Lights are the best. I put them on my 79 cj7 jeep. they very well light up the way.
Jan 20 @ 22:17pmSandra Potter says:
KC Highlites are great – my vote goes with them.
Jan 20 @ 22:19pmJames P. says:
Have owned jeeps in the past – love them, great vehicle
Jan 20 @ 22:21pmJordan P. says:
The HC Hilites are great – can be put them where they’ll do the most good -
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Jan 21 @ 21:59pmnshan says:
the pro comp ones are the best
Jan 22 @ 00:28amRaggedOleMan, Tacoma, WA says:
I have a pair of KC Daylighters on my front bumper. Love them. Easy to swap out the H3’s as necessary. I need some more! Well built & reliable…
Jan 22 @ 09:58amScott says:
I realize we may be a small minority, but it would be great if you would expand your product line to provide aftermarket products for the M-151 vehicle series.
Jan 22 @ 12:07pmChris Beck says:
KC Hilites are number 1.
Jan 22 @ 15:46pmRick says:
kc lights, easy to get bulbs and housings are tough
Jan 22 @ 19:26pmspiceywolf63 says:
the hc highlites are great
Jan 22 @ 20:20pmChris Coppola says:
Hi,
On my rig, I have a Northern Tool light bar for a plow I rigged up with a welded frame.
For my vote: KC HiLites: they deserve it for the have a nice day face.
Chris
Jan 23 @ 00:50amDjay Reeds says:
I enjoy the KC lights on my truck, id have to say go with the KC lights on the Jeep as well!!
Jan 23 @ 08:31amGeoff says:
im going to have to go with the kc hilites
Jan 23 @ 09:33amBeth says:
I love my Wrangler TJ! And it will be passed on to my daughter next summer…I soooo would LOVE to have this Wrangler Unlimited! I would be able to pick up my mom & stepdad..cause they wont try to cram in the back of the 2 door, and we’d go on trips around are area with all the church members on thier motorcycles and we would be having a blast! I am such a NERD! LOVE MY FAMILY! #)
Jan 23 @ 10:41amZac Conner says:
KC all the way!!!
Jan 23 @ 12:15pmBurke Ferrin says:
Love the KC’s. They just ooze quality.
Jan 24 @ 11:11amAllen Wagenecht says:
cool man
Jan 24 @ 11:42amGene Skinner says:
I HAVE TRIED ALL THE LIGHTS AT SOMETIME OR THE OTHER. ALL ARE QUALITY LIGHTING PRODUCTS, IT DEPENDS ON WHAT TYPE OF OFFROADING YOU ARE TRYING TO DO AT NIGHT. THEY ALL ARE TOPS FOR ME, JUST CHOOSE YOUR LIKEABLE STYLE.
THANKS
Jan 24 @ 13:15pmDavid Williams says:
I have used KC Lites for years and they never have let me down. Mine take a routine beating, and keep giving…….
Jan 24 @ 15:25pmRobert "Bobby" Bleau says:
I give my vote to KC. Good quality can’t be beat.