Diode Dynamics Elite LED Headlights Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator

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Elite LED Headlights Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator (Diode Dynamics)
In this video we're taking a look at the Elite LED Headlights from Diode Dynamics for the Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator. We'll be installing the kit and giving you an in-depth review of the product. See how easy it is to install, how bright these LED headlights are, and how much better your Jeep looks with this LED upgrade. Get your Diode Dynamics Elite LED Headlights for your Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator today and experience the difference! Let us know what you think of these headlights!
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[@DIRTROADCRED]

What should I upgrade next on my Jeep?

[@ryanh1444]

Bumpers!

[@neonbeetle]

After market soft top you recommend for the summer months!

[@JasonSnailer]

Winch maybe

[@LukeEdward]

LARGE and/or MODULAR Interior storage solutions - OR - aftermarket brakes. 2018 JL’s are getting to the point that most all need brakes. Just a thought.

[@Diesel504]

Oracle rear bumper lights

[@AzRimRig]

I replaced my halogens with the Rough Country projector LEDs on my '22 Gladiator; 200% improvement!

[@joewe23]

I’ll look into those these are little beyond my budget , look cool though

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Nice!

[@AzRimRig]

@@joewe23 The RC's aren't bad I paid $450 well worth it.

[@joewe23]

@@AzRimRig almost half the price, definitely going to check them out 👍

[@HIMcules2112]

Love the amber halos and that start up sequence is awesome 👍

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Right?!

[@Raptor-gd6sk]

I just got extream Recon JL last week, ordered with LED package.. I will definitely consider gettin these lights in the future. They look awesome

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Awesome!

[@richiec6569]

love these headlights. took forever to get them. now waiting for warmer weather to do the install.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Awesome!

[@richiec6569]

@@DIRTROADCRED finally got them installed on the Gladiator. they look so good (still need to wire up the turn signal functionality. feel like I may have to pull the fenders off to do that a bit easier since i'm kinda short

[@jmtwothree2593]

I also have the Elite Max headlights. I love them. The amber feature looks great in person. Videos don’t do it justice tbh

[@DIRTROADCRED]

It really doesn't do them justice, they also are timed perfectly with the turn signal!

[@neonbeetle]

Definitely replacing my halogens with these. Great video

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks for watching

[@M511Tactical]

Best out of box wiring out of anything available!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Heck yeah!

[@justinsteller1949]

I think the selectable White & Amber DRL is my favorite feature - Great Overview!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They are awesome Justin! Thanks for watching!

[@glado3o]

I'm gonna get these.. Sometime. I really hope they come out with a fender turn signal light to complement the headlights. Coming from halogen would be really nice. Also will most likely roll with amber lights, I really like amber more than the white.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They are really awesome!

[@Geoff920]

Wait, so if you are driving at night with the headlights on and you have it set to blink amber when turning, it shuts off the standard illumination of the headlight to blink. ie, you lose one headlight when turning????

[@hakenkreuz7076]

That's what I said! Dangerous.

[@sellickusa]

Killer video, I also have the LED headlights and I want these. At least I can recoup most of the cost selling the OEM LED headlights

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thats what I was thinking also, plus it saves me from spending so much on the LED fender chop!

[@tonymunoz7400]

Those are sweet what a bad wrangler 🔥 GET OUT THERE AND EARN YOURS! Love that sayin… you should trademark it!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks man!

[@googlreviews7813]

How do those lights perform in cold temperatures? I installed DV8s last week and temperature dropped to -23C here and they stopped working, I had to park it in heated garage, and they worked again, until I went back outside. Shipping them back.

[@Brpower83]

My Sahara came with Halogens so I just ordered a set of these after watching your video, I was thinking about getting the mopar ones but they are pretty similar in price here in Canada.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Love to hear it!

[@chriscook9206]

Cool lights but if I am turning onto a dark unfamiliar road I am concerned that the light goes on and off with the turn signal and I can't see where I'm turning on to. Did you test that and is it an issue? I had a car in the past where the headlights turned towards my left or right and that was awesome.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

The headlight itself doesn't go out, just the ring and the DRL bars change to amber.

[@stephencarbajal5657]

Those are super nice and give you options to play with, with that being said If I didn't purchase the LED package on my gladiator id definitely buy these but my LED's work great and weren't cheap. If you have the halogens buy them

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good call!

[@Alexyabucoa]

Received my Elite Max last week. Still waiting for an opportunity to install them.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They are awesome!

[@Donttreadonme2024]

Is there any other things that need to be done to go LED from factory Halogen or are these just plug and play

[@carlosarroyo5262]

Just got my JL on Friday. I had DD lights on my 4th gen 4runner and loved them. Stoked to see they have these. But do they make tails light, 3rd brake lights and fender lights💁‍♂️

[@hakenkreuz7076]

Why did the headlight go out when the turn signals came on? Am i missing something?

[@jimcarr-xb4xw]

Thank you for the video. I have purchased these lights and have an install question that customer service could not answer. On the passenger side did you need to remove the inner fender liner to locate the factory connector below the battery in order to connect the new headlight wires. I am not able to locate that connection from below. I have a 23 Wrangler Rubicon with the 3.6 engine.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I didn’t have to, the only thing I had to do was remove one 10mm bolt on the upper part of the liner, and then turn the tire toward the passenger side, it was tricky but can be done

[@w.b.fuhreriii9710]

Been running JW Speaker on my 10A Rubi since 2013. Headlight and fog.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Very nice!

[@AndrewBaker924]

I really like your new lights. I have the stock LED headlights which I am happy with. I wish I could have a blue halo though on my lights instead of a white halo.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They’re awesome!

[@gooseman5519]

Hey I did same thing, not hooking up that wire for the off road lights...and now turn signals not working, is that why?

[@michealanneshensley1041]

I’m running the halogen, but I am seriously seriously considering getting the elites

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They're worth it!

[@Jackal_Blitz]

Lights are a tough one for me. My Gladiator came with the factory LEDs. And seeing as I am behind the steering wheel when they're on, it's hard to give much thought to what they look like. If they light up what's in front of me, that's all I really care about. It's really hard to want to spend so much coin on new lights when it's such a slight upgrade.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Biggest upgrade are the DOT turn signals for me, I'll more than likely be doing a fender chop and that will save me 400+ on the built in light options.

[@brandonfoltiny3943]

Might get rid of my oracles for these mainly to get rid of the fender turn signals

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I've been looking at fender chops and can't justify spending 400 plus for the lighted options when motobilt has them for 100 with no lights and I can use these headlights!

[@MindyTunnell]

I'll take the ones you took out 😉😜 J/K. I have a jku so I'm guessing they won't fit. Thanks for all the informative jeep pron videos.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Check out their JK stuff!

[@JasonSnailer]

Those look great. Now I need a jeep to install them lol

[@DIRTROADCRED]

LOL right!

[@billmercier1376]

These look awesome! Any idea what the original JK LED's would sell for if I am looking to offset the purchase?

[@HH-cu2mv]

I installed them yesterday, missing the adjustment key and no switch. $800 you think a heat shrink tube could be included in the kit. You can install without taking out the fenders . Take out the air cleaner and battery.driver's side nothing needed go be removed. When installing the passenger side, the black box is in the way so install light before the air cleaner it's a tight fit.

[@NHop2025]

Are there any differences on the install when I currently have halogens and not the factory led lights

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Nope same install!

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

They don't make for JK sadly but message them they replied back saying they look into possible future may or may not add them . I'm hoping so cause I watch the live when introduced these . These are sick 🤩 ❤️ .

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They would be awesome in the JK!

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

@@DIRTROADCRED Have you seen news VW building new International Scout

[@Dmh06178]

Really cool!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

😎

[@JJAVIER128]

Anyone had any issue going from OEM halogen to these headlights? I’m having issues. Had them replaced once and a few days after had the same issue of nothing from passenger side light?

[@thisballcaplife9696]

Thanks for sharing. Cool upgrade for someone but I’m out on that price tag. So many other mods can be done for that kind of coin.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Definitely a higher price tag, I think the quality is worth it!

[@problu9586]

Stock LEDs. Interested in amber rear LED turn signals/hazard flashers instead of red. Red is fine for brakes and night lights.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

That would be interesting, I believe the EURO set up JL has that!

[@problu9586]

@@DIRTROADCRED Understand amber rear LED turn signals are required by law in many countries. Surprised Mopar doesn't offer them to the USA market.

[@GoldN_Eye007]

Love the content! Did we ever get a Diode Dynamics discount code?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Not yet! Hopefully soon

[@GoldN_Eye007]

@@DIRTROADCRED just ordered a set yesterday with their Memorial Day sale. I appreciate the reply though! Ordered a 2024 Rubicon yesterday as well and wanted to make sure everything still fit 👍🏼

[@ryanh1444]

I like these

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I like you

[@Krystof.Veritae]

Any FM radio interference when these are on ? I put some LED’s with cooling fans and the FM reception went to hell 😮 huhhh

[@DIRTROADCRED]

No reception issues!

[@blueknight5754]

I got a ‘21 jl 50th anniversary edition. Do you have any recommendations for initial upgrades? The lights look great as I only have the basic halogen so anything’s an upgrade. 😂

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Nice! Check out our recent mods video, it might give you some ideas! 11 Jeep Wrangler Mods I'd DO in 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoTShHyFa7Zsfdk

[@edcostella325]

I have these lights but they aren't plug and play on all jeeps. Diode dynamics sent me an anti-flicker device to make them work on my gladiator

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thats interesting, they worked fine on mine, did you have halogens?

[@edcostella325]

@DIRT ROAD CRED Yeah I had halogen lights. They said they are aware that some won't work without the anti flicker.

[@ludicrous_danny]

What's the difference between the elite and elite max ?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

More light modes and more functions

[@azrwilkinson]

What about the rear tail lights that tuck up close.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good idea for a future video!

[@Roberto68n]

If turn signal light uses one front headlight, how does it affect at night the front illumination since you are loosing one headlight, the one used as turn signal light?

[@supporterofsanity]

Yeah you are turning toward the side you have disable the headlight on. Doesn’t seem like the best idea in unlit areas. Maybe if you have fog lights they give you some illumination while your main headlight is off🤷‍♂️

[@DIRTROADCRED]

The headlight doesn't turn off with the turn signal, just the ring and the DRL lights, you still have full projection regardless of the turn signal.

[@Brpower83]

So I ordered these after watching your video, but I'm going to have to cancel my order cuz these apparently are not compatible with Canadian Jeeps, the site I ordered them off didn't have that noted anywhere but on the Diode Dynamics Webpage it is. That's a big bummer.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Sorry to hear!

[@adrenalinerush365]

I wish I even had your stock led I have the garbage halogens

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Time for an upgrade!

[@Wayfinder_JT]

They seem super high quality but I personally think they are too busy. I like my Oracle ones for almost half the price which were a major enhancement from the halogen lights too.

[@redtitan29]

Oracle has condensation problems. I like the look of their lights but I’d never run them.

[@Wayfinder_JT]

@@redtitan29 6 months 0 issues so far.

[@redtitan29]

@@Wayfinder_JTJust don't hold your breath. The problem is extremely common with all of their lights.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good comment Dave, they do have a ton of lights going on, some love it others don't!

[@dvolksparts5002]

I'm going in 2 years on my Oracle's and no condensation.

[@woofielove1970]

I guess these aren't compatible with a 2014 Wrangler JK?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Think they are only available on the JL!

[@phillipcraggs6202]

I like factory LEDs as well. Those diodes are too busy looking for my taste. I have the Oracle Oculus, very similar to the factory LEDs but a bit brighter.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Can’t go wrong with Oracle!

[@willito1211]

Matt! Are you planning to keep both the 392 and the high velocity ?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Debating that currently … shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@danielescobar7337]

Are you willing to sell the headlight that came with your Jeep? And how much?

[@hostesshoney]

I was going to ask the same thing!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Emailing is the best option!

[@teddybertgarage4119]

As always your video are very informative 👍🏻😊. I’m looking to do this upgrade eventually, as mention in another comment, will be nice if they have a matching fender DRL en turn signal. I see that there are not compatible with Canadian JL model, is it because of the Canadian DOT or there are a different wiring in the Canadian JL model?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thats interesting maybe they will have an updated version in the future!

[@nordland2235]

TJ with stock lights......like the amber.

[@JasonWendling]

I ordered some of the LED Rock Light also announced at SEMA by Diode Dynamics. Unfortunately, they were delayed from Jan to Feb. But, I still don't have them and it's been radio silence from them. You seem to have the inside track with them - is everything okay with the company?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They are on backorder I believe, diode is one of the best companies when it comes to making sure you get your product, they are doing very well!

[@supporterofsanity]

Are people really going to pay 1800 for the LED package then an additional 1000 for these? I have some older DD stuff that has been great but this is crazy money.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I would imagine so, I paid 4k for the extreme recon package and ripped most of what comes with it off to upgrade!

[@bkgloverjr]

Are you selling the Mopar led headlights that you removed? I may be interested.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Shoot me an email! [e-mail]

[@bkgloverjr]

@@DIRTROADCRED sent it

[@dani9david]

How did you install the front camera? You have a video of it?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

This is the factory front camera!

[@dani9david]

@@DIRTROADCRED oh ok. can you suggest how to add one to my 2020 Sahara?

[@JenMccjk07]

Nice!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

😎

[@carlossantiago215]

What part of PA

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Central PA near Hershey!

[@willito1211]

I prefer the mopar LEDs honestly! If I had the halogens, then for sure I would upgrade

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Definitely a hard pick, I’m a fan of the diodes !

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

I wish they sent me a pair to install Please pretty please

[@DIRTROADCRED]

LOL

[@austinskillings4550]

I'm curious on if I should get the Oracle Oculus or these Diode Dynamics? Have you tried the oracle headlights out at all? Let me know your thoughts! Thanks so much! @dirtroadcred

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Get the diode , they are great!

[@jeffdetrick]

Love the look.....but man I can't pull the trigger on the $1,000 elites without my wife divorcing me.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

😂

[@Nickvrey]

I upgraded my headlight bulbs to the Oracle led light bulbs for $129, they work great and are very bright, the diode dynamic headlights are too expensive for me !

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Definitely a higher price tag, a lot of quality and time went into them

[@TwistedOff]

👍

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@MrBoomStick]

Led’s damage vision. I’ll stick with halogen. And using power tools for assembly (especially fragile parts) is shade tree mechanic stuff.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I use my Milwaukee on most things, they have 4 settings with one that stops applying torque when tight, saves a ton of time and I've been doing this for a while.

[@MrBoomStick]

Haha, define tight. You can claim to be a ‘jeep accessories’ expert, but doing install videos and pretending to know what you’re doing and using equipment destroying techniques that people will copy is infuriating to those of us with professional schooling and decades of experience. ‘My electric drill knows when fasteners are tight’ tells all.

[@vav413]

@8:15 "blinded" - yeah so will everyone you drive opposite or pedestrians 😔

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

I have to say pricing is threw the roof but everything is now days !!!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Agreed!

[@thadlm2698]

$800….😬

[@Sant1ag0.]

$800 for headlights? No thanks Rather just get the led bulbs

[@DIRTROADCRED]

All good

[@TheOneWhiteST]

$800!? no thanks!

[@supporterofsanity]

These are the max version which are 1000

[@DIRTROADCRED]

For all of the features the price is worth it, it's not cheap to design and build a headlight

[@gab4690]

I have led package on mine are they really that much brigher?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They are a decent amount brighter, the biggest feature is the turn signals and running lights as well as the off-road lights!