Are you looking to make a few upgrades to your truck, like swapping out the stock grille for a custom grille? If so, you may be wondering if you should buy a custom grille with LED lights built in. If you're on the fence, we'll help you reach an informed decision.
LED lights are a great addition to a custom grille. But are they worth the investment for you? Let's find out.
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If you enjoy going off roading at night, should you get a custom grille with LED lighting? The short answer is yes. These LED lights are perfect for anyone who spends time in the dirt after dark. LED lights are a perfect addition to custom trail-ready grilles for off-road vehicles like a Jeep Wrangler.
The long answer is that off-roaders will find that their standard headlights aren't bright enough. They need headlights that can illuminate everything around them. They rely on their high beams to see what's in front of them.
LED headlights are much brighter than standard headlights. So they will allow you to see a lot more around you. Yet, sometimes LED headlights aren't enough. You may need LED light bars on your grille to increase your visibility on the off road trail.
LED headlights and built-in LED grille light bars have a great benefit. They last much longer than conventional lights.
If you live in a rural area, and if you drive at night often, then you'll benefit from LED lights built into your custom grille. These lights can be a huge safety bonus on dark, winding roads. They'll also help you spot animals well before they become a safety hazard.
Many truck owners agree that having LED lights on their grille improves their truck's appearance. These lights can change the whole appearance of your vehicle, making it stand out in a crowd. When combined with other customizations, these LED lights will make your truck completely your own. This Ford Super Duty truck is a great example of that.
If having LED lights built into your custom grille makes sense to you, don't order one just yet. You still need to check the LED light laws in your area. The laws in your area might make adding LED lights tricky. As an example, in many states, it's illegal to add LED lights to the front of your truck that aren't white or amber colored. This article has more information about the legality of LED lights.
If you're considering buying a custom grille with LED lighting, then we encourage you to learn more about them. LED lights can improve your safety, illuminate the road ahead of you, and make it easier to drive at night. They'll also improve the appearance of your custom grille and truck as a whole, if that's what you're going for.
While having all these benefits is nice, we understand that not everyone wants to have LED lights built into their grille.
Either way, Royalty Core has a lineup of custom grilles with and without LED lights. Check them out here!