08 Jeep headlights in a square body - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crawdadfox · 12-12-2008, 09:51 PM

I was looking for a different headlight option for my 77. We had an 08 Jeep Wrangler at the shop for some work...then the tape measure came out, and it ended up with a trip to the Jeep dealer! Though not cheap ($ 108.00 ea.) with the bulb.They have a much more dome shape than the aftermarket clear style lights, and they bolt right in place of the originals! I have a couple pigtail plugs ordered for the bulb connection, but you could use spade connectors just as well.

thump16 · 12-12-2008, 09:57 PM

Thats awesome. Wonder what newer model square lights would fit 81 and up?

**lolife99** · 12-12-2008, 11:03 PM

Very nice,...

cochino12 · 12-12-2008, 11:10 PM

is it $208 brighter? they look good

SBTork · 12-12-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

is it $208 brighter? they look good

Yes, how is the lighting?

crawdadfox · 12-12-2008, 11:33 PM

Well judging by the jeep...i would say twice as bright as the truck originals! I had to order the other light (they only stock one!). Once i have the pigtails and the other light i will update.

watahyahknow · 12-12-2008, 11:41 PM

nice tip there it might safe me a bit time getting european aproved lights for my truck (they sell jeeps close to my place in the netherlands)

Conundrum · 12-13-2008, 12:12 AM

That's cool!

**N2TRUX** · 12-13-2008, 01:07 AM

That is too cool. I wondered if those were the same size. I'll bet they are much better than the aftermarket ones that are available.

*Stitch* · 12-13-2008, 10:31 AM

could you do a side by side comparison once you get both of them...once you wire one up, you could compare each side by side and then wire the second up...

Chuck

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-13-2008, 11:08 AM

Good Find! What bulbs do they use? I like that enough to get a set if theyre much brighter.

crawdadfox · 12-13-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

Good Find! What bulbs do they use? I like that enough to get a set if theyre much brighter.

The lights come with a Philips H-13 60/55 w. bulb. As far as brightness they will be WAY brighter than a stock sealed beam. They are composite not glass like aftermarket lights, so i know they will be more durable. But most important to me...they just look cool with that big dome shape!

boatpuller · 12-13-2008, 12:57 PM

look good crawdad..............i like em.

watahyahknow · 12-13-2008, 11:40 AM

i bet you can get them in xenon too

rodstored-72 · 12-13-2008, 12:24 PM

hey crawdad,
looks good!! so do you not have to modify the harness as all??? i know that on my '72 i would have to get relays to add brighter lights. i guess the voltage for the jeep lights requires the same as the factory light setup... they sure do look good, the extra shape adds a old quality to it.... i think anyways.
thanks!!

p.s. i am still really mad that i couldn't jump on that before you!!! (lol)..... stupid economy!, because of some stupid people now all the people have to suffer!

crawdadfox · 12-13-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

hey crawdad,
looks good!! so do you not have to modify the harness as all??? i know that on my '72 i would have to get relays to add brighter lights. i guess the voltage for the jeep lights requires the same as the factory light setup... they sure do look good, the extra shape adds a old quality to it.... i think anyways.
thanks!!

p.s. i am still really mad that i couldn't jump on that before you!!! (lol)..... stupid economy!, because of some stupid people now all the people have to suffer!

I have pigtails ordered to make the hook-up from the old harness to the new light. LMC and others sell a harness conversion w/ relays that takes power from the battery not the switch for $30.00.

**Captkaos** · 12-15-2008, 02:08 PM

SWEET. I was looking at a Jeep last week wondering if they would work!

pilotj · 01-01-2009, 11:26 AM

Did you get the jeep lights put in? You said it was a direct bolt in, right? I'm wanting to do this too, but waiting to see how it goes with your truck. Rockauto.com has the lights for $59.00 each. Then all I would need is pigtails and relays.

crawdadfox · 01-01-2009, 11:46 AM

I did power the lights up a short while (i am relocating the battery and moding the harness some) They are at least twice as bright as the old sealed beams! Sounds like you found a killer deal on them! I used Mopar # 1-68018959AA pigtails without a relay. I have heard they are brighter with the relay set up. As far as bolting them in, the Jeep light comes with a mounting bracket and trim ring, throw that stuff away and bolt them right in with the GM factory retainer ring and your set !

pilotj · 01-01-2009, 12:07 PM

Great! Post some more pic's when you get it all set up. Thanks

Conundrum · 01-01-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotj

Great! Post some more pic's when you get it all set up. Thanks

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73chevyman · 01-01-2009, 07:00 PM

so if ya do the conversion you need a relay for it to work properly cause i have a 73 and that looks like a great change from the sealed beams. i hate the looks of euro lights that looks more OEM

crawdadfox · 01-01-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 73chevyman

so if ya do the conversion you need a relay for it to work properly cause i have a 73 and that looks like a great change from the sealed beams. i hate the looks of euro lights that looks more OEM

No you dont have to run a relay. The harness with relay that LMC and others sell takes it power from the battery and not the switch. They say it makes the conversion headlights brighter. I ran the euro style lights on my 87 for years without a relay and they worked great. The bulb that comes with the Jeep headlight has smaller pins than most, so i bought the matching Mopar pigtails (#1-68018959AA...$16.00 ea.) to make it a factory looking set up.

73chevyman · 01-01-2009, 07:29 PM

cool hope you take pictures of the install

sick69 · 01-01-2009, 07:34 PM

If you stay with the 55/60 watt bulbs you shouldn't need a relay. If you go with any higher wattages then you should deffinetly use a relay.

What model jeep did these come out of? NEVER MIND I RE-READ THE FIRST POST AND FOUND THE ANSWER... 08 JEEP WRANGLER.

Frank

12-12-2008, 09:57 PM	#2
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body Thats awesome. Wonder what newer model square lights would fit 81 and up?

12-12-2008, 11:03 PM	#3
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12-12-2008, 11:10 PM	#4
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12-12-2008, 11:33 PM	#6
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body Well judging by the jeep...i would say twice as bright as the truck originals! I had to order the other light (they only stock one!). Once i have the pigtails and the other light i will update.

12-12-2008, 11:41 PM	#7
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body nice tip there it might safe me a bit time getting european aproved lights for my truck (they sell jeeps close to my place in the netherlands) __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-12-2008, 09:51 PM	#1
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	08 Jeep headlights in a square body I was looking for a different headlight option for my 77. We had an 08 Jeep Wrangler at the shop for some work...then the tape measure came out, and it ended up with a trip to the Jeep dealer! Though not cheap ($ 108.00 ea.) with the bulb.They have a much more dome shape than the aftermarket clear style lights, and they bolt right in place of the originals! I have a couple pigtail plugs ordered for the bulb connection, but you could use spade connectors just as well. Attached Images

12-13-2008, 12:12 AM	#8
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body That's cool! __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

12-13-2008, 01:07 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body That is too cool. I wondered if those were the same size. I'll bet they are much better than the aftermarket ones that are available. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 03-17-2011 at 12:05 PM.

12-13-2008, 10:31 AM	#10
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body could you do a side by side comparison once you get both of them...once you wire one up, you could compare each side by side and then wire the second up... Chuck

12-13-2008, 11:08 AM	#11
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body Good Find! What bulbs do they use? I like that enough to get a set if theyre much brighter.

12-13-2008, 12:57 PM	#13
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body look good crawdad..............i like em. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

12-13-2008, 11:40 AM	#14
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body i bet you can get them in xenon too __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-13-2008, 12:24 PM	#15
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,009	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body hey crawdad, looks good!! so do you not have to modify the harness as all??? i know that on my '72 i would have to get relays to add brighter lights. i guess the voltage for the jeep lights requires the same as the factory light setup... they sure do look good, the extra shape adds a old quality to it.... i think anyways. thanks!! p.s. i am still really mad that i couldn't jump on that before you!!! (lol)..... stupid economy!, because of some stupid people now all the people have to suffer!

12-15-2008, 02:08 PM	#17
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01-01-2009, 11:26 AM	#18
pilotj Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 78	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body Did you get the jeep lights put in? You said it was a direct bolt in, right? I'm wanting to do this too, but waiting to see how it goes with your truck. Rockauto.com has the lights for $59.00 each. Then all I would need is pigtails and relays. __________________ 1979 Chevy C20 350/TH400 1974 Chevy C30 350/4speed



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01-01-2009, 11:46 AM	#19
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body I did power the lights up a short while (i am relocating the battery and moding the harness some) They are at least twice as bright as the old sealed beams! Sounds like you found a killer deal on them! I used Mopar # 1-68018959AA pigtails without a relay. I have heard they are brighter with the relay set up. As far as bolting them in, the Jeep light comes with a mounting bracket and trim ring, throw that stuff away and bolt them right in with the GM factory retainer ring and your set !

01-01-2009, 12:07 PM	#20
pilotj Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 78	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body Great! Post some more pic's when you get it all set up. Thanks __________________ 1979 Chevy C20 350/TH400 1974 Chevy C30 350/4speed

01-01-2009, 07:00 PM	#22
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body so if ya do the conversion you need a relay for it to work properly cause i have a 73 and that looks like a great change from the sealed beams. i hate the looks of euro lights that looks more OEM __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

01-01-2009, 07:29 PM	#24
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body cool hope you take pictures of the install __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

01-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#25
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: 08 Jeep headlights in a square body If you stay with the 55/60 watt bulbs you shouldn't need a relay. If you go with any higher wattages then you should deffinetly use a relay. What model jeep did these come out of? NEVER MIND I RE-READ THE FIRST POST AND FOUND THE ANSWER... 08 JEEP WRANGLER. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub Last edited by sick69; 01-01-2009 at 07:36 PM.

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