LIGHT ’EM UP

LED TECHNOLOGY HAS EVOLVED TO BECOME THE GO-TO SOURCE FOR OFF-ROAD LIGHTING SOLUTIONS.

NIGH-ON five years ago, offroad bush tracks were mostly illuminated with HID and halogen technology. Fast-forward to the present and LED technology has become all the rage, and for good reason. Not only do they provide a wider, brighter spread of light, they’re also beginning to use less power, and they last for yonks.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDS) have, in fact, been around for more than 50 years, but the development and evolution of LEDS in recent years has seen it surge into the catalogues of many respected 4x4 aftermarket brands. However, with surging popularity come cheaper imported products, so the old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ rings truer than ever.

To unravel the reasons why LED lighting has taken off in the off-roading world, we spoke to a bunch of experts that design and manufacture qualitymade LED lighting solutions.