[msnowdon]

Sylvania makes a LED bulb for the fog lights (9145). They are supposed to be a direct replacement without any modifications. I was wondering if anyone has tried them yet. There are mixed reviews on Amazon. Some people had to reverse the polarity depending on the vehicle or they flicker or dont work. I wondered if they worked as is in the Commanders.

 

[Big Blue]

Sylvania makes a LED bulb for the fog lights (9145). They are supposed to be a direct replacement without any modifications. I was wondering if anyone has tried them yet. There are mixed reviews on Amazon. Some people had to reverse the polarity depending on the vehicle or they flicker or dont work. I wondered if they worked as is in the Commanders.

I haven't seen them before, how much are they?

 

[Legofan]

I haven't seen them before, how much are they?

$130 pair


unrealistic

 

[Big Blue]

$130 pair


unrealistic

I gotcha @Legofan, thanks for that.

 

[Wombler]

I run these in my Fog Lights. Had them for about 8 months now and they're great. I've been getting all my LED stuff for really anything from this company for YEARS, always great quality stuff with good pricing.
superbrightleds.com/

$60 for a pair.
They have a 10% off right now, too. "SAVE10" at checkout.

I use the same brand as my High Beams as well and equally awesome.

Also- since they are LEDs, they are polarized so you have to plug them in the right way. If they don't work, just flip the plug around :lol:

 

[Big Blue]

I run these in my Fog Lights. Had them for about 8 months now and they're great. I've been getting all my LED stuff for really anything from this company for YEARS, always great quality stuff with good pricing.
superbrightleds.com/

$60 for a pair.
They have a 10% off right now, too. "SAVE10" at checkout.

I use the same brand as my High Beams as well and equally awesome.

Also- since they are LEDs, they are polarized so you have to plug them in the right way. If they don't work, just flip the plug around :lol:

That sounds a little more reasonable.

 

[msnowdon]

I haven't seen them before, how much are they?

Sorry for getting back late. Yes they are expensive @ $130. From what I understand, it's illegal for LEDs to be used for headlights. Just fog lights and off road. Sylvania also makes Zenon bulbs at @ $45. I have them in my Grand Cherokee. They are whiter in color but I dont think they are any brighter.

 

[Big Blue]

Sorry for getting back late. Yes they are expensive @ $130. From what I understand, it's illegal for LEDs to be used for headlights. Just fog lights and off road. Sylvania also makes Zenon bulbs at @ $45. I have them in my Grand Cherokee. They are whiter in color but I dont think they are any brighter.

I know traffic laws can vary from state to state - is that a Massachusetts thing?

I have LED headlights and a large number of new cars & SUV's produced today, come stock from the factory with LED headlights.

 

[msnowdon]

I know traffic laws can vary from state to state - is that a Massachusetts thing?

I have LED headlights and a large number of new cars & SUV's produced today, come stock from the factory with LED headlights.

Actually I read it on one of the Amazon reviews. I guess you cannot believe everything you read. Maybe it only applies to aftermarket? I dont know. I also read, but not sure if its true, that the aftermarket LEDs throw more of a beam and dont reflect as much off of the headlight assemblies so you dont get as large of a viewing angle. Again, not sure how true. Thats why I was just wondering if anyone here actually used these so i didnt rely on reviews from people with all different makes and models of cars.


I also noticed you have to look at what they purchased. Amazon was grouping together reviews from all of Sylvania's fog lights.

 

[Big Blue]

Actually I read it on one of the Amazon reviews. I guess you cannot believe everything you read. Maybe it only applies to aftermarket? I dont know. I also read, but not sure if its true, that the aftermarket LEDs throw more of a beam and dont reflect as much off of the headlight assemblies so you dont get as large of a viewing angle. Again, not sure how true. Thats why I was just wondering if anyone here actually used these so i didnt rely on reviews from people with all different makes and models of cars.


I also noticed you have to look at what they purchased. Amazon was grouping together reviews from all of Sylvania's fog lights.

That part is very true of true LED headlights. You also have to make sure you properly clock/adjust them after they're installed to maximize their light throw.

I'm calling BS on the claim that they're illegal though. As long as they are D.O.T. approved - which most will tell you that right on the packaging, you should have nothing to worry about legally.

 

[GaDawgFan]

That part is very true of true LED headlights. You also have to make sure you properly clock/adjust them after they're installed to maximize their light throw.

I'm calling BS on the claim that they're illegal though. As long as they are D.O.T. approved - which most will tell you that right on the packaging, you should have nothing to worry about legally.

Totally agree. Street Legal for sure. A company as big as Sylvania is NOT going to market an Illegal part.

 

[sporty92]

Sorry for getting back late. Yes they are expensive @ $130. From what I understand, it's illegal for LEDs to be used for headlights. Just fog lights and off road. Sylvania also makes Zenon bulbs at @ $45. I have them in my Grand Cherokee. They are whiter in color but I dont think they are any brighter.

A buddy of mine got those Zevo fog light on his JK Wrangler for about a year now and they are very bright. Last time I helped him installing the bumper from 4WheelOnline he mentioned he was pulled over for beating the red light. The officer noticed his fog lights but just compliment it, no ticket.

 

[autonoob]

I haven't heard about this product before, but I did a couple of research awhile ago and have seen both positive and negative reviews on Amazon.

 

[msnowdon]

I have LEDs now in my fog and low beams. I was tired of being blinded by the oncoming cars with their super bright headlights. Now I go down some of the wooded areas in my town that dont have street lights, I can see everything.

 

[Big Blue]

I have LEDs now in my fog and low beams. I was tired of being blinded by the oncoming cars with their super bright headlights. Now I go down some of the wooded areas in my town that dont have street lights, I can see everything.

Got any pics - before/after?

 

[msnowdon]

Got any pics - before/after?

Not before but I just went out and took these.

 

[msnowdon]

Not before but I just went out and took these.

 

[Big Blue]

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Cool, they look nice & bright....good job.