NiLight LED Review Update - ONE YEAR LATER

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You can check the current prices for the set of 4 NiLight LED lights on Amazon with this link: amzn.to/2Hkic2R You can watch my original review from November 2016 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6m0k5ivrrGCmcU

[@user-lw8jk6nv7l]

Thanks for reviewing them, I was wanting to get some and now I know i'll be good! EDIT: They are worth it

[@dangerdoberman]

The best reviews are the ones that are X amount of years later when the products are actually being used to test real world durability. Much OBLIGED >:0

[@offroadxplorer]

I know this is an old video I stumbled across but I have been using Nilight lights on my rigs for awhile and really like them. My first one cracked the lens from rocks getting thrown up on them so I have starting putting a layer of clear gorilla tape over the lens to better protect them. I agree they are an amazing value!

[@astang1072]

I feel that unless you’re doing life-or-death off-road work... think back woods EMS or something similar in the middle of a dark continent... these Nilight’s are about the best bang for buck. I’ve had several; a 32” 180w bar, some 27w rounds, a 12” bar and I don’t know how many sets of these 18w 4” pods. On Tacomas and tractors and 4x4s and a lawn mower. Only issue is a couple diodes died on the 32”... that was 2 years ago and it’s still working fine on my truck (sans the two dead bulbs). I caulk the seams with silicone and have had only one get some fogging and, again, it’s been a couple years and it still works. The bars that cost hundred$ more are usually a little brighter and perhaps a little more rugged, but for most off-road utility use the Nilights get the job done. Especially these awesome 4” pods. Don’t underestimate what a couple sets of those can give you for light.

[@jp1419]

You caulk them during installation? What kind? Like clear silicone?

[@bengad.1724]

I bought them as a disposable light. Several years later none have failed me yet. One got hit hard and chipped out case and that one still works. Wont cry when one does fail I'll just replace it. At the price I buy them for no tears will be shed.

[@donschellenberg8150]

I have a pair of Nilight 4 X 2 and I am very happy with them. They haven't faded, no chip failures and the light output is great. I'm so happy with them that I just bought a 20" light bar. I'm hoping for the same performance from it.

[@tylerw1418]

I just purchased the same light bar for my boat. How’s it been treating you?

[@Arivmario]

I’ve been running Nilights on my FJ for just about 2 yrs. and I’m very pleased with the results.

[@LostEmt]

Got a set on my pillars, bout them May of last year and they are still kicking.

[@stevestaple5267]

I have a 30" bar on my F250 and it is still as good as the day I installed it, 3 years ago. Amazing light distribution, use mine primarily for sighting of animals at 0500 in the way in to work. Set it (them) up on an independent switch!!! Don't be a turd and blind other drivers, because they will do so.

[@northwestgaming4049]

I just installed one on my ram. I do xmas trips from Oregon to montana and passes get dark at night in the snow. Everything ran great on my first trip really like the bar but seems to glow slightly when off.

[@jamessulhoff1020]

When I purchased my truck it had a nilight on and 4 ladies were burnt I replaced it with the same exact item less than a half a year my new nilight burnt out the same 4 LED NOW I purchased yet another exact Bar well see what will happen kinda

[@Junior-jw1bb]

Best off-road lights I ever had were Eagle Eye - 130 watts. They lit up the road like it was daylight over a mile ahead and took a beating.

[@Unimportantrichard]

Using the same ones + another set for them. The main reason I got these lights because of the cost. I have two ditch lights, some in rear bumper for reverse lights and on a switch and a light bar on rack. If all three got stolen I would be out less than 150 dollars. If there weren't thieves out there, I probably would have gotten something a bit pricier but to be honest, I have 0 complaints.

[@JDM-gx8ki]

I got some on my Scion xB they are bright 🤙🏽

[@dsmdallas2466]

BANG for buck...lol BANG from rock. DOhh

[@justinhorn4246]

Mine just showed up yesterday. Imma mount them to my snowmobile for night riding

[@kingofthe6spd]

Seriously though they are some of my favorite pods for offroad. Use them on a few vehicles and don't feel bad when they get stolen. Had a set on my gambler 500 vehicle since 2019 and haven't skipped a beat

[@Harlanmote]

I use them on my bass boat. I do a lot of night fishing.. I got 2 of them for $16.

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

I purchased 4 of them right after I watched your original review . I put 2 on my jeep and 2 on my truck . The first time I washed my truck with them on , moisture got inside of one of them and its still there , but it still works fine . No problems with the other 3 . I would still buy them again .

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thats weird because ours have held up so well (until i bashed one on the rock).. check to see if it’s under warranty and they should replace it for you!

[@Nathan8rr]

Did you try taking off the lens and wiping it down? Assuming thats possible. Maybe run a bead of silicone when you put it back on to keep it from happening again

[@alabastardmasterson]

@@Nathan8rr all of these knockoff lights need to be taken apart and siliconed/RTVed. UV tape on the lens and clear coat/powder coat the housing

[@first2121]

We have them on all of our plow trucks at work and they last

[@dsmdallas2466]

I bought the korean knock off brand noOolight!

[@christophermedeiros3454]

No way you still have these and are still going strong, right????

[@TheNotaRubicon]

2024 and I still have all 4 of them (2 front, 2 rear) had to replace one about a year ago because the bracket broke .. the light still worked fine but the only way to get a new bracket was to get a whole new light.

[@christophermedeiros3454]

@@TheNotaRubicon Wow incredible. I saw reviews about the hardware rusting. Any truth to that?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I have had zero rust issues with mine, but i live in a dry area.

[@christophermedeiros3454]

@@TheNotaRubicon Amazing! Thank you for the quick response!

[@jeffkenway8919]

Are they legal for fog lights on the bumper of my truck?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

The laws vary from state to state. You will have to research what the law says for your particular state.

[@astang1072]

I know this was several months ago, but as an example: in Maine the law states aftermarket installed fog lights have to be mounted below headlights and can’t be brighter than the headlights (I think a 55w limit or something). Also the law says aftermarket fog lights must dim with the high beams. So I have two of these same 18w spot lights on my bumper wired right into my high beams, and into a switch so I can run just my high beams. On my gen 1 Tacoma they really help the night driving.

[@marccox9992]

going to get a pair of the 6.5" amber spot/flood/fog 120w lights for the mountains. good review.

[@LilBigfootOverlanding]

I’ve had mine for about a year also and still love em!

[@TheMarky26]

Geeze u just made up my mind..I'm buying a set for my adventure bike..

[@monk5470]

I have theses lights and love them. No problems in 2 years.

[@monkeydude3987]

Have you done an amp draw test on a single light or a pair? Thanks for reviewing -- might be getting a pair for a project at home.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

No, no reason to.

[@benh2134]

Good info. Thanx

[@sajjanj]

I am thinking about getting these lights for my Adv touring motorcycle. I was initially thinking about getting the 60W model, but then I wasn't sure if my alternator would be able to supply enough power even at low RPMs, so now I am thinking about the 18W. My question is this - will I be missing out on anything, if i went for the 18W, instead of the 60W? Thanks much & Cheers! :)

[@TheNotaRubicon]

The 18W LEDS are VERY bright! We think they'll do fine.

[@nigelwolfe6150]

WARNING re advertised wattage on Amazon etc....MOST times for cheap lights if they mention wattage it will be "equivalent light compared to non LED" and even worse than that the number will be for ALL the pods in the advertised deal NOT per unit! In other words if they say "60watt" and it is really cheap? You will be sorely dissapointed if you are expecting actual 60 watt pods....likely per light it will be a tiny fraction of that and their excuse will be playing dumb but OF COURSE they knew exactly what they were doing....read the questions and answers but even that can be very wrong as it mostly other customers or shills answering.....very frustrating

[@jdsilvaca]

Do you install your own gear, or is there a shop you use and recommend?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

We do the small things like lights and other easy mods. For real work, we only trust Jeeperformance, Inc (JPI) In Yucapia CA. If you go there tell them The NotARubicon sent you!

[@jdsilvaca]

NotaRubicon Productions excellent, thank you!

[@jabroni6199]

@@TheNotaRubicon Do they only work on Jeeps?

[@dariocorona5860]

Put them on my gas f250 after tinting the windshield and i love them big improvement over the old outdated halogens

[@hunterschaferoutdoors0219]

If it’s -20 they won’t work in the fridged cold I’ve noticed

[@rrb4kids1]

Not true for me... I live in MN and have them on my ATV for plowing snow and they work fine that cold

[@nissanlord]

just bought a 2 pack, more thrower than flood, haven't even put them on yet, came in the mail yesterday lol

[@williams6550]

I just picked up a set of these and agree that they feel good in the hand. Nice and heavy aluminum with a real glass lens that seems to have a good seal behind it. I will note that though they are advertised as being 18 watts, in reality they measure only 12. For the price though, I will still be ordering more of these for various projects.

[@UncleFjester]

Watts has nothing to do with light output & LED's. Watts is power usage only! LUMENS is light output. SMH......

[@alabastardmasterson]

@@UncleFjester I've been told power and output are congruent with LEDs. More power=more light/heat/less life