LED Headlights

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   I am in the process of changing my ‘48 to 12 volts. I thought that since I have to change the headlights anyway I might as well replace them with LEDs. What I have seen, the typical headlight does not look like anything that should be on a Willys but the only headlights I found that look like stock ones cost a fortune. Suggestions? Thanks

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Beach Bum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 21 Sep. 2019 Location: Seattle Status: Offline Points: 936	Post Options Post Reply Quote Beach Bum Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: LED Headlights Posted: 15 Sep. 2022 at 2:04pm
	I am in the process of changing my ‘48 to 12 volts. I thought that since I have to change the headlights anyway I might as well replace them with LEDs. What I have seen, the typical headlight does not look like anything that should be on a Willys but the only headlights I found that look like stock ones cost a fortune. Suggestions? Thanks

Mark W. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Nov. 2014 Location: Silverton, OR Status: Offline Points: 7986	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark W. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep. 2022 at 2:11pm
	So go to H4 headlites Hella makes a very nice looking conversion set up. https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-002395801-Halogen-Conversion-Headlamp/dp/B001G72SKQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3UL3NKQA6IYLC&keywords=hella%2Bconversion%2Bheadlights&qid=1663265441&sprefix=hella%2Bconversion%2Bheadligths%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-3&th=1 They are a little tight fit in my 2A buckets but they do fit.
	Chug A Lug 1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962

dasvis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 07 Sep. 2019 Location: Salem, Oregon Status: Offline Points: 1547	Post Options Post Reply Quote dasvis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep. 2022 at 3:14pm
	+1 The vintage H4 hella or cibe headlights are nice.
	1947 CJ2A #88659 "Rat Patrol" 1953 CJ3A #453-GB1 11266 "Black Beauty" 1964 Thunderbird convertible ..... & one of them moves under it's own power!!

bight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 20 Aug. 2020 Location: mid coast maine Status: Online Points: 1682	Post Options Post Reply Quote bight Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep. 2022 at 7:52pm
	https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/led-headlight-exact-replacement-cj2a_topic51034.html https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/led-headlights_topic51030.html Edited by bight - 15 Sep. 2022 at 7:55pm
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Ron D Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Oct. 2019 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 1441	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ron D Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep. 2022 at 8:43pm
	Can't afford the LED craze for vintage jeep bulbs anytime soon. I like my very bright old school looking Sylvania Silverstar Halogen H6024 bulbs at $25 each. https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-SilverStar-Headlight-Performance-Replacement/dp/B000COCTWG Edited by Ron D - 15 Sep. 2022 at 8:44pm
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zmattmanz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 10 July 2022 Location: Durham, NC Status: Offline Points: 107	Post Options Post Reply Quote zmattmanz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep. 2022 at 6:29pm
	I went with Holley Retro brights. Cons? Really expensive. Pros? Literally plug and play and they look great.

bight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 20 Aug. 2020 Location: mid coast maine Status: Online Points: 1682	Post Options Post Reply Quote bight Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep. 2022 at 6:30pm
	part number on the Holley bulbs? Edited by bight - 17 Sep. 2022 at 6:31pm
	CJ-2A 72586 tan (stock) CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE)

zmattmanz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 10 July 2022 Location: Durham, NC Status: Offline Points: 107	Post Options Post Reply Quote zmattmanz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep. 2022 at 6:34pm
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Downs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08 Sep. 2021 Location: Hunt County Tex Status: Offline Points: 179	Post Options Post Reply Quote Downs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep. 2022 at 11:32am
	No need to spend a ton of money. I run these on my CJ5. They are basically Truck lite knock offs. They have good cut off and good output at half the power draw of regular halogens, not to mention less heat. The housings protrude just a bit compared to a regular sealed beam halogen, but not much. I run similar square ones in my XJ. To me they retain a more standard look without going with the wild bug eye looking housings. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0796QHYSR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
	1946...ish CJ2A 1976 CJ5 1995 XJ