Hi. Started watching your channel and love your content. Miss Guam, stationed there in early 80s. Keep the vids coming, helps me decide pros and cons of what I thought I wanted to add to my 2021 Gladiator.
Watched your video. Good install video! Bought these light and installed them! Could not be happier love the look! Super bright! So different for now! Only one in my area with them that is for sure! Thank! Keep the good install video coming!
Hi I just installed those headlights. But between the headlight lens and the grill I have a gap where my fingers can fit through them. Did I do something wrong? Or did screw them on to tight?
I ordered these after watching your video on DEC 17 They were delivered on Saturday the 19th 6 days before Xmas?? 😀😀😀 I installed them on Sunday. They are awesome! They are so bright and look great on my JT I have had several people compliment them and ask me where I got them. Thanks for sharing! BTW I loved the Jeep parade, wish we could do that around here. Great idea!
I order the lights after I watch your video! Cannot wait to install them! Such a cool different look! Have to better than stock halogen for sure! Thanks for the install video!
Thanks for your video(s). I just picked up my new Gladiator today and coming from a 2018 JLU with the halogen lights, I know how dim they were. I ordered these lights which also arrived today and I installed them right away. Thanks to your video, it took about an hour. Everything functions exactly how it should and wow, are these lights bright. I sure hope they last through our Canadian seasons. Cheers!
Great information on your channel. Thank you for all this detailed, very accurate work you performed on this Jeep. Have you changed out the your turn signals yet, to led? Would like to hear your input on this.
Thanks for the video it helped me a lot when it came to wiring it!!! Oh and where did you get the switch back fender lights? I got one set and they were “switch back” but only the white came on and the yellow never came on. Thank you
Just bought and installed these last weekend, looked great at first. I’m about 4 days in and I’m having severe flickering unless the engine is off or the auto off is enabled.. did you have any issue down the road? If anyone has any thoughts on an aftermarket anti-flicker harness that would be awesome!
@@liamzieg3894 I honestly returned them… turns out you need an additional power harness to send the correct amount of power to the lights. You can get one on Amazon for about $20-$30.
I am incredibly happy with the light, output and adjustability. Not OEM quality like the LED package from Mopar but 200 vs 900 dollars was a no brainer.
Thanks for your vids! Awesome lights too. I have a bone-stock Sport S. Didn’t want the Rubicon b/c I want to build the Sport S with the just the add-ons I want so it’s it’s great to see your build. LOL, was that Radio Shack rosin core 60/40 solder you used? Have a roll right here on my workbench. Keep the vids coming
I worked at radioshack back in 2000. I have had the sucker for years. Good stuff. I miss RS. Yes sir, I am building my Sport S. I have Dana 60 axle shafts for our Dana44 with 35 Spline ARB's on order. My plan was to save the cash on the Rubicon and build it bigger and stronger for around 4K dollars. Rubicon is a good start though for those wanting to just drive it.
Ok, I'm back. I just took the Gladiator out for night drive on a dark rural road. The low beams point very low. I would estimate only about 40 to 50ft in front. High beams seem very good. I have the bottom bolt turned back to the point its loose while the top 2 bolts are are tightened down all the way. Did you have a similar problem?
I need to do a follow up. I have them set the same as you but I installed a level spacer recently. It helped a lot. I find it a bit low but still good for my liking.
Those are awesome never seen those lights on UA-cam I already a gladiator with the LED package but my wife’s JL sport S has exactly the same lights as you had I think I put those in her’s.
Your video was extremely helpful. I just happened to have purchased the exact same headlights. Did you have to adjust yours after installation? I tightened my until they bottomed out but have yet to drive with them to see if they blinded other drivers.
I just installed the same lights on my Gladiator Rubi. The high beams seem very good but the low beams are pointing way too low and not reaching out far enough for safety. I have tried adjusting the spring bolts. The top 2 are tightened al the way and the bottom is turned back to the point were it's now loose. I can't get these aligned high/far enough.
@@scubicon1965 did you ever get it sorted? I had the same issue. I ended up putting 5 small washers on the bottom bolts of mine, and I think that has it sorted. I havent driven with it yet.
@@rldiscgolf I think adding washers might have worked for the low beam but then maybe the high beam would be too high. I returned them and ordered the round halo version with the main 2 LED in the vert position. They are perfect. When the low beam is on, the bottom LED is also on along with the marker " " lights on each side. www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-gladiator-today.23705/page-391#post-542547
Did you try changing the bulbs to LED first ? I have the factory lights and changed all the front to LED. I was very disappointed with the headlights until I did that. Just curious of your new ones vs just changing bulbs. Subscribed.
Wait a sec... why can't you wire the halo's with the existing DRL wiring in the fender flares? That way you can turn on/off DRL's if need be. The way you wired them doesn't give you the ability to turn them off on your screen. ?? Perhaps it's different on a Sport but in my Rubicon, I have the touchscreen option of running without DRL's on which is nice in certain situations.
Informative videos but you are soldering incorrectly. You are supposed to use the end of the soldering iron's tip to solder. The tip should be clean and have solder on the end of it if it (tinned). The tip is held parallel to the wires to get the maximum heat transfer and then apply the solder to the wire. If the heat is correct, the solder then flows onto and in the wire strands. Since you went through the trouble of soldering, you should have also use heat shrink tubing. Put that over the wires before soldering and then heat up after soldering. I used to do car audio for Circuit City when they soldered everything where ever possible instead of using crimp connectors. They used tape instead of heat shrink to keep down costs. They did however use 3M tape which is very good. Being in Arizona with the high temps, I always put a zip tie around the taped wires because sometimes the tape will move or work itself loose. Me personally, I use crimp connectors and was also a MECP certified installer. MECP preferred crimp connections over soldering because it provided and mechanical and electrical connection between wires instead of just an electrical connection. Their words according to their manuals, not mine. Not sure if they had changed their standards. Keep up the good work. I have the LED bulbs in my Gladiator which you have to aim and "rotate" to get the best light pattern with the stock housings. Surprisingly, they do light up pretty good and I am very picky on where the light shines. I have the GE Nighhawk branded version of the TruckLite LEDs in my 2010 Wrangler and they do a great job. The antiflicker harness is nothing more than a capacitor inline of the positive wires. I used capacitors only on the low beams and not the high beams. The low beams are usually when you notice flickering due to the PWM power of the Jeeps. All of the newer LED headlights should have the antiflicker built in.
Nice, I'll have to look into these. 1 Tip though for filming outside, maybe try some AirPods with Noise cancelling? Especially if you are using a iPhone to record.
Love the Retreat and National Anthem and that you stopped to honor!!!
Great video brother hope all is well with you.
Dude. Ty. 🙏 I didn't know how to rig the DRL. Installed mine today. Guess I need to go back and tweak it.
Hi. Started watching your channel and love your content. Miss Guam, stationed there in early 80s. Keep the vids coming, helps me decide pros and cons of what I thought I wanted to add to my 2021 Gladiator.
Watched your video. Good install video! Bought these light and installed them! Could not be happier love the look! Super bright! So different for now! Only one in my area with them that is for sure! Thank! Keep the good install video coming!
Thanks for this video! Bought and installed these in my 2021 JL!
Thank you for the video installation. I tried and followed all the steps on what you did but I have no lights on DRL. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hi I just installed those headlights. But between the headlight lens and the grill I have a gap where my fingers can fit through them. Did I do something wrong? Or did screw them on to tight?
Worked great! Great tutorial!
What wire do we tap for a permanent? Do I use a micro tap and use the same spot or a different fuse?
I ordered these after watching your video on DEC 17
They were delivered on Saturday the 19th
6 days before Xmas?? 😀😀😀
I installed them on Sunday.
They are awesome!
They are so bright and look great on my JT
I have had several people compliment them and ask me where I got them.
Thanks for sharing!
BTW I loved the Jeep parade, wish we could do that around here. Great idea!
Awesome!
I just got mine connected this morning, the only problem I had was the my high beams dont turn on, but these headlights are awesome!
Love the Retreat and National Anthem! We do the same thing in the USCG AUXILIARY
A trick: you can watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies recently.
@Aldo Philip definitely, I have been using Flixzone} for years myself =)
I order the lights after I watch your video! Cannot wait to install them! Such a cool different look! Have to better than stock halogen for sure! Thanks for the install video!
I have had them for 7 months now and they have been awesome. I still love them.
@@c130aviator I am so looking forward to more light!
Are they DOt approved?
Thank you. I installed mine last week. What bumper and winch are you using
Great vid!!!
How are they working now? Still good?
Still good
@@c130aviator How about now? Still good?
Thanks for your video(s). I just picked up my new Gladiator today and coming from a 2018 JLU with the halogen lights, I know how dim they were. I ordered these lights which also arrived today and I installed them right away. Thanks to your video, it took about an hour. Everything functions exactly how it should and wow, are these lights bright. I sure hope they last through our Canadian seasons. Cheers!
Nice. They don't heat up so you may have ice build up. Keep a spray can of deicer handy.
Great information on your channel.
Thank you for all this detailed, very accurate work you performed on this Jeep.
Have you changed out the your turn signals yet, to led? Would like to hear your input on this.
Thank you so much brother for sharing I am going to buy that right now 👌🏾😎
Thanks for the video it helped me a lot when it came to wiring it!!! Oh and where did you get the switch back fender lights? I got one set and they were “switch back” but only the white came on and the yellow never came on. Thank you
Just bought and installed these last weekend, looked great at first. I’m about 4 days in and I’m having severe flickering unless the engine is off or the auto off is enabled.. did you have any issue down the road? If anyone has any thoughts on an aftermarket anti-flicker harness that would be awesome!
pls tell me you figured this out… i’m having the same issue
@@liamzieg3894 I honestly returned them… turns out you need an additional power harness to send the correct amount of power to the lights. You can get one on Amazon for about $20-$30.
@@kevinhenkelman7121 thank you! do you by chance have a link for the harness?
By connecting the lights to the fuse box, does it affect the automatic light sensor? Just trying to play it safe 😅
Nice cut off line. Good video Brother keep safe in Guam.
Thanx
Looks like better headlight beam adjustment than stock (up and down only)
I am incredibly happy with the light, output and adjustability. Not OEM quality like the LED package from Mopar but 200 vs 900 dollars was a no brainer.
Thanks for your vids! Awesome lights too. I have a bone-stock Sport S. Didn’t want the Rubicon b/c I want to build the Sport S with the just the add-ons I want so it’s it’s great to see your build. LOL, was that Radio Shack rosin core 60/40 solder you used? Have a roll right here on my workbench. Keep the vids coming
I worked at radioshack back in 2000. I have had the sucker for years. Good stuff. I miss RS. Yes sir, I am building my Sport S. I have Dana 60 axle shafts for our Dana44 with 35 Spline ARB's on order. My plan was to save the cash on the Rubicon and build it bigger and stronger for around 4K dollars. Rubicon is a good start though for those wanting to just drive it.
Ok, I'm back. I just took the Gladiator out for night drive on a dark rural road. The low beams point very low. I would estimate only about 40 to 50ft in front.
High beams seem very good.
I have the bottom bolt turned back to the point its loose while the top 2 bolts are are tightened down all the way.
Did you have a similar problem?
I need to do a follow up. I have them set the same as you but I installed a level spacer recently. It helped a lot. I find it a bit low but still good for my liking.
Those are awesome never seen those lights on UA-cam I already a gladiator with the LED package but my wife’s JL sport S has exactly the same lights as you had I think I put those in her’s.
Finally, where did you put the cable that you had connected to the fuse 46?
Its still there for now. I am planning a custom switch panel in the future.
Can you add a link to these headlights would like to check them out thank you.
Check the video description.
Your video was extremely helpful. I just happened to have purchased the exact same headlights. Did you have to adjust yours after installation? I tightened my until they bottomed out but have yet to drive with them to see if they blinded other drivers.
I just installed the same lights on my Gladiator Rubi. The high beams seem very good but the low beams are pointing way too low and not reaching out far enough for safety.
I have tried adjusting the spring bolts. The top 2 are tightened al the way and the bottom is turned back to the point were it's now loose. I can't get these aligned high/far enough.
You may have to take the grill off and adjust them. If you are raked or not level it seems they are more difficult to level. Mine are good now.
@@scubicon1965 did you ever get it sorted? I had the same issue. I ended up putting 5 small washers on the bottom bolts of mine, and I think that has it sorted. I havent driven with it yet.
@@rldiscgolf I think adding washers might have worked for the low beam but then maybe the high beam would be too high. I returned them and ordered the round halo version with the main 2 LED in the vert position. They are perfect. When the low beam is on, the bottom LED is also on along with the marker " " lights on each side. www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-gladiator-today.23705/page-391#post-542547
Off subject question.. what brand of tires are those ? Love the tread pattern !!
Those are general grabber x3. They are a good mud terrain for everyday driving but are not aggressive enough off road. I switched to Cooper stt pro.
Did you try changing the bulbs to LED first ? I have the factory lights and changed all the front to LED. I was very disappointed with the headlights until I did that. Just curious of your new ones vs just changing bulbs. Subscribed.
only stock halogens, I did some follow up vids of the output. These lights are amazing and many agree.
Wait a sec... why can't you wire the halo's with the existing DRL wiring in the fender flares? That way you can turn on/off DRL's if need be. The way you wired them doesn't give you the ability to turn them off on your screen. ?? Perhaps it's different on a Sport but in my Rubicon, I have the touchscreen option of running without DRL's on which is nice in certain situations.
Informative videos but you are soldering incorrectly. You are supposed to use the end of the soldering iron's tip to solder. The tip should be clean and have solder on the end of it if it (tinned). The tip is held parallel to the wires to get the maximum heat transfer and then apply the solder to the wire. If the heat is correct, the solder then flows onto and in the wire strands. Since you went through the trouble of soldering, you should have also use heat shrink tubing. Put that over the wires before soldering and then heat up after soldering. I used to do car audio for Circuit City when they soldered everything where ever possible instead of using crimp connectors. They used tape instead of heat shrink to keep down costs. They did however use 3M tape which is very good. Being in Arizona with the high temps, I always put a zip tie around the taped wires because sometimes the tape will move or work itself loose. Me personally, I use crimp connectors and was also a MECP certified installer. MECP preferred crimp connections over soldering because it provided and mechanical and electrical connection between wires instead of just an electrical connection. Their words according to their manuals, not mine. Not sure if they had changed their standards. Keep up the good work.
I have the LED bulbs in my Gladiator which you have to aim and "rotate" to get the best light pattern with the stock housings. Surprisingly, they do light up pretty good and I am very picky on where the light shines. I have the GE Nighhawk branded version of the TruckLite LEDs in my 2010 Wrangler and they do a great job. The antiflicker harness is nothing more than a capacitor inline of the positive wires. I used capacitors only on the low beams and not the high beams. The low beams are usually when you notice flickering due to the PWM power of the Jeeps. All of the newer LED headlights should have the antiflicker built in.
Sorry but I like my actual stock LED Head lights better on my jeep wrangler Willys edition😁 But I do like your fender lights😄👍
Nice, I'll have to look into these. 1 Tip though for filming outside, maybe try some AirPods with Noise cancelling? Especially if you are using a iPhone to record.
Go Pro 7 Black or Samsung S10