KC Hilites 238 Daylighter Black 100w Spot Beam Light System

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I’m working on an article for Tread magazine, about upgrading classic 4x4 vehicles such as the FJ40, or Series Land Rovers, Scouts, or CJ Jeeps, to make them more comfortable, safe, and capable for modern use. The FJ40 is getting new gearing, AC, and, just possibly, fuel injection, along with the existing upgrades I mentioned above. Given the goals, I decided it was time to grit my teeth and upgrade the headlamps, and KC Hilites—yes, KC of the classic budget Daylighters with the smiley-face covers—offered to send me a pair of their 7-inch Gravity LED headlamps. When received, I was relieved to note that they look less . . . Klingony . . . than most of their kind. I revived this thread because I was trying to find anyone that may have gone down the LED spot light route as opposed to LED light bar.

The color of the light was nice on the eyes. Going from the standard defender beams to the spot lights did not cause my eyes to go off while they adjusted.Gravity® Daylighters are powered by our G6 LED optical inserts which deliver an incredible 2,150 lx @ 10m using only 1.63A per light. Our patented GRD (Gravity® Reflective Diode) system aims the LEDs into the precision reflectors to capture all the light and project it forward.

This all means that if you want a Hilux with solid front and rear axles and electronic fuel injection, you pretty much have to find yourself a 1985 model. Both the DeLorean and the Toyota instantly became objects of desire, an unusual sensation for the former no doubt after the fiasco of its creation. I like the fact that they came as a kit and the wire lengths work perfectly for the 110 which made them easy to install. Generally, except for the fading paint/powdercoating, they are extremely good quality. You don't even need a relay to use them and their pre-wired harness doesn't even include one. The series of three films made the DeLorean famous all over again (but for good reasons this time). It also made the Toyota Hilux an instant celebrity and on object of desire – not just for Marty McFly, but for a whole new generation of movie goers.I have had two sets of KC Daylighters on my various defenders. I was very happy with them as long distance 130watt halogen spot lights.