{"id":109133,"date":"2024-06-19T22:17:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T05:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=109133"},"modified":"2024-06-24T01:00:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T08:00:44","slug":"mechanics-review-kc-hilites-headlights-h4-performance-series-jeep-jk-headlight-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-kc-hilites-headlights-h4-performance-series-jeep-jk-headlight-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanic\u2019s Review: KC Hilites Headlights H4 Performance Series | Jeep JK Headlight Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_817956-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_817956-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_817956-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_817956-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_817956-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_817956-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_817956-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_817956-1c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_817956-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_817956-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_817956-1c qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-4be627  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-a1f110\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6773f4-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6773f4-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6773f4-1b\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6773f4-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6773f4-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6773f4-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6773f4-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6773f4-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6773f4-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_6773f4-1b summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6773f4-1b\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The KC Hilites headlights are very clear and the quality is outstanding. These are an upgrade to the factory headlights, and come with H4 bulbs instead of H13 bulbs.<\/li><li>It takes less than 30 min to install both headlights. Any DIYer can install the product if they have basic hand tools. They fit a 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK perfectly.<\/li><li>The KC headlights are bright and make driving at night feel like you&rsquo;re driving a new vehicle. They perform as good or better than factory headlights.<\/li><li>The only con is they are a little higher priced than some of the cheap alternatives.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Product:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Jeep\/Wrangler\/KC_Hilites\/Headlight\/2007\/Unlimited_X\/6_Cyl_3-dot-8L\/K1342302.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"KC Hilites Driver and Passenger Side Halogen H4 Performance Series Headlights with bulbs\">KC Hilites Driver and Passenger Side Halogen H4 Performance Series Headlights with bulbs<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Price: <\/strong>From<strong> <\/strong>$174.99 (Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)<\/li><li><strong>Vehicle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2007\/Jeep\/Wrangler\/Unlimited_X\/6_Cyl_3-dot-8L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 6 Cyl 3.8L\">2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 6 Cyl 3.8L<\/a> (Jeep JK); 3rd Generation (2007&ndash;2018)<\/li><li><strong>Reviewer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/chrisnewkirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chris Newkirk, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Chris Newkirk, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: KC Hilites Halogen H4 Performance Series Headlights\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8KuFc-jKL4Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You May Need KC Hilites H4 Performance Series Headlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your factory headlights are cracked, broken, or faded, the KC headlight replacements are a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Now the reason that I am installing new headlights in this Jeep is because a few years ago, I actually polished [my old] headlights out. The problem is you&rsquo;ve got to do it about once a year or more, [and] for some reason, once you polish the headlights, they never last as long as they did when they were brand new. Plus you can see down in the bottom, you can see a lot of the reflective material is faded or chipped off.<\/p><cite><em>&ndash;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/chrisnewkirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chris Newkirk, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Chris Newkirk, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comparison-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlight-with-old-headlight-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"comparison of kc hilites h4 performance series headlight with old headlight\" class=\"wp-image-109139\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comparison-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlight-with-old-headlight-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comparison-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlight-with-old-headlight-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comparison-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlight-with-old-headlight-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comparison-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlight-with-old-headlight-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comparison-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlight-with-old-headlight-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comparison-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlight-with-old-headlight.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Side by side comparison of a new KC Hilites H4 Performance Series headlight with an old headlight for a 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK | Image Source: Chris Newkirk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_cec21b-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_cec21b-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_cec21b-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_cec21b-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_cec21b-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_cec21b-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_cec21b-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column_cec21b-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_cec21b-71{position:relative;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_cec21b-71 > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_728e13-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_728e13-a5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_728e13-a5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_728e13-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_728e13-a5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_728e13-a5 prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_728e13-a5\">Product Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-a632e17b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-0bebbafa\"><style>.kadence-column_1030d5-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_1030d5-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_1030d5-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_1030d5-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_1030d5-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_1030d5-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_1030d5-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_1030d5-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_1030d5-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_1030d5-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_1030d5-42 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-6b30b0f9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Jeep\/Wrangler\/KC_Hilites\/Headlight\/2007\/Unlimited_X\/6_Cyl_3-dot-8L\/K1342302.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/k1342302_1 ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/k1342302_1 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/k1342302_1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/k1342302_1\" alt=\"KC Hilites H4 Performance Series Headlights\" width=\"400\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/k1342302_1 ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/k1342302_1 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/k1342302_1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/k1342302_1\" alt=\"KC Hilites H4 Performance Series Headlights\" width=\"400\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Jeep\/Wrangler\/KC_Hilites\/Headlight\/2007\/Unlimited_X\/6_Cyl_3-dot-8L\/K1342302.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-1edb6d93\"><style>.kadence-column_155ad6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_155ad6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_155ad6-f3 > 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link_1549ba-9c, .kt-adv-heading-link_1549ba-9c .kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\"]{color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link_1549ba-9c{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Jeep\/Wrangler\/KC_Hilites\/Headlight\/2007\/Unlimited_X\/6_Cyl_3-dot-8L\/K1342302.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\"&gt;KC Hilites H4 Performance Series Headlights&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_1549ba-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1549ba-9c\">KC Hilites H4 Performance Series Headlights<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>These very clear headlights have outstanding quality, are easy to install, and a great upgrade to factory headlights for the Jeep JK if you don&rsquo;t mind spending a little more for replacement headlights that will last a very long time.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_6869fc-b8{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_6869fc-b8 .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_6869fc-b8 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_6869fc-b8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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The products were ordered and shipped to the reviewer the same way for most customers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The KC headlight replacements are very clear and the quality is outstanding. These headlight replacements meet my expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>These are an upgrade to the factory headlights. They actually come with an H4 bulb instead of the H13 bulb, and these are made by KC Hilites. They were very popular for years [and] the number one off-road light you wanted was KC Daylighters&hellip; They&rsquo;re upgraded to an H4 bulb. Instead of just your regular cheap plastic lens, they&rsquo;re polycarbonate. They are DOT approved. You&rsquo;re not going to be able to go wrong with KC.<\/p><cite><em>&ndash;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/chrisnewkirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chris Newkirk, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Chris Newkirk, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kc-headlights-for-jeep-wrangler-jk-fit-jeep-perfectly-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"kc headlights for jeep wrangler jk fit jeep perfectly\" class=\"wp-image-109141\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kc-headlights-for-jeep-wrangler-jk-fit-jeep-perfectly-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kc-headlights-for-jeep-wrangler-jk-fit-jeep-perfectly-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kc-headlights-for-jeep-wrangler-jk-fit-jeep-perfectly-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kc-headlights-for-jeep-wrangler-jk-fit-jeep-perfectly-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kc-headlights-for-jeep-wrangler-jk-fit-jeep-perfectly-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kc-headlights-for-jeep-wrangler-jk-fit-jeep-perfectly.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The KC headlights for Jeep Wrangler JK fit my Jeep perfectly. | Image Source: Chris Newkirk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The installation is very easy to perform with basic hand tools. It takes less than 30 min to install both headlights. Any DIYer can install this product if they have basic hand tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance and Overall Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The KC headlights are bright and make driving at night feel like I am in a new vehicle. The headlights perform as good or better than factory headlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> The reviewer tested the new headlights by driving his Jeep JK around the block at night. Check out <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8KuFc-jKL4Y?si=ykVMBNAJ2laDVou5&amp;t=575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&lt;em&gt;this video&lt;\/em&gt;\"><em>this video<\/em><\/a><em> to see the results of his test.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/box-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlights-ordered-from-carpartscom-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"box of kc hilites h4 performance series headlights ordered from carpartscom\" class=\"wp-image-109142\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/box-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlights-ordered-from-carpartscom-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/box-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlights-ordered-from-carpartscom-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/box-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlights-ordered-from-carpartscom-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/box-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlights-ordered-from-carpartscom-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/box-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlights-ordered-from-carpartscom-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/box-of-kc-hilites-h4-performance-series-headlights-ordered-from-carpartscom.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Box of KC Hilites H4 Performance Series headlights ordered from CarParts.com&nbsp; | Image Source: Chris Newkirk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The pros of these headlights are the quality and the KC Hilites logo embossed on the product.<\/li><li>Tip: If you want a quality headlight replacement that you should not have to replace for a very long time, consider spending a little more and buy the KC headlight replacements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It&rsquo;s kind of neat that it&rsquo;s got the &lsquo;KC&rdquo; logo at the bottom. I believe that&rsquo;s glow-in-the-dark, so that&rsquo;s kind of cool. At night whenever you&rsquo;re driving, the light will charge that up and then when you turn your lights off, you&rsquo;ll actually be able to read &ldquo;KC&rdquo; on it.<\/p><cite><em>&ndash;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/chrisnewkirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chris Newkirk, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Chris Newkirk, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The only con is they are a little higher priced than some of the cheap alternatives.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I would highly recommend the KC Hilites Jeep Wrangler headlight replacements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similar Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=headlight&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Replacement&amp;vehicle%5Bcylinders%5D=6&amp;vehicle%5Bliter%5D=3%2E8&amp;vehicle%5Bsubmodel%5D=Unlimited_X&amp;vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Wrangler&amp;vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Jeep&amp;vehicle%5Byear%5D=2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement\">Replacement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=headlight&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Morimoto&amp;vehicle%5Bcylinders%5D=6&amp;vehicle%5Bliter%5D=3%2E8&amp;vehicle%5Bsubmodel%5D=Unlimited_X&amp;vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Wrangler&amp;vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Jeep&amp;vehicle%5Byear%5D=2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Morimoto\">Morimoto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=headlight&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Anzo&amp;vehicle%5Bcylinders%5D=6&amp;vehicle%5Bliter%5D=3%2E8&amp;vehicle%5Bsubmodel%5D=Unlimited_X&amp;vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Wrangler&amp;vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Jeep&amp;vehicle%5Byear%5D=2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Anzo\">Anzo<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Key Information Product: KC Hilites Driver and Passenger Side Halogen H4 Performance Series Headlights with bulbs Price: From $174.99 (Note&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-kc-hilites-headlights-h4-performance-series-jeep-jk-headlight-upgrade\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":109140,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4102],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[4194],"class_list":{"0":"post-109133","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-product-reviews","8":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":"","product_name":"KC Hilites H4 Performance Series Headlights","rating_value":"5","best_rating":"5"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mechanic\u2019s Review: KC Hilites Headlights H4 Performance Series | Jeep JK Headlight Upgrade - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Chris Newkirk, a professional mechanic, reviews the KC Hilites Headlights H4 Performance Series, which are an upgrade over Jeep JK factory headlights. 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