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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Well my 4runner is finally running pretty well so i thought i would get some lights to mount on the bumper. I know all my buddies have the hella 500 lights but what are some other good lights? thanks in advance

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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Lightforce

Period. I will never own anything else. (I used to run PIAA)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_R2JLs0I5E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrRv-WcFeNA
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Hella, or Some cheap brand, they all do the same thing so... In my opinion paying that damn much for lightforce or PIAA's is dumb because in about six months I'll have probably busted 'em on a rock, tree limb, whatever... I'd go with Hella, they aren't expensive, the kits are really complete, and easy to wire in, plus they're pretty durable..
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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PIAA's yes (and that's why I got rid of them)

Lightforce NO (and that's why I bought them). Also, if you DO bust a Lightforce, spare parts are readily available (unlike PIAA who make it a PITA).

http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/ind...oduct_list&c=4

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http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/ind...t_detail&p=281
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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i have a set of kc daylighters i like them
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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go with the hella's! They are cheap and you can easily buy spare parts if somthing breaks
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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i just hooked up my KC Daylighters tonight, i still need to bend the bumper to angle them higher but i like how bright they are and how easily they went together
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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I got KC 57 series and I swapped for 100W bulbs, they are the rectangular series. Bright as hell!

Buddy of mine has 6 daylighters on his rollbar and a set of 55w blazer ones we found at walmart on the bumper. Talk abour bright enough that while driving if he keeps them on and his headllights the alt cant keep up.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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go with the hellas, for the price they are really good, and if you want them brighter you can just put the 100w bulbs in them but for $60-70 for a pair of lights you cant get any better IHMO. while the lightforce lights are more durable and proally brighter ask yourself, do you really want to spend $230+ for one pair of lights? for that price you could almost get 4 sets of hellas
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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WHat kept me away from hella was they are made of plastic. My KC's canuse multiple lenses, are made of steel and have LEXAN lenses (you cant break those easy at all).

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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Just got a pair of lightforce 170's for $213 and free shipping @ off-roadlights.com. Just so everyone knows, lightforce lights are made entirely of lexan. They've also got replacement parts if you're able to break one.
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