Jeep Wrangler: JW Speaker 8700 Evo 2 & JW Speaker 6145 Install
We recently found a clean install of the 7″ Round JW Speaker 8700 Evo 2 headlights and 6145 fog lights on a Jeep Wrangler. Below is a simple step-by-step breakdown of how the owner completed the upgrade.
Re-posted from JeepForum. Write-up and photos by user Andyjr.
Ordering & What Comes in the Kit
The owner ordered the lights from Headlight Revolution as a complete kit.
The kit included:
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Anti-flicker harness for the 8700 Evo 2 headlights
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Two adapter harnesses for the 6145 fog lights
Before installing anything, he called with a few questions. The support team walked him through the details. Although the headlights were on back-order at first, both the Evo 2 headlights and 6145 fog lights arrived the same day. As a result, he could start the project right away.
Pre-Install Upgrades
Since the factory lights were coming out anyway, he made two small upgrades first.
Painted Trim Rings
First, he painted the factory trim rings black. This simple change helped the new black headlights blend in better. As a result, the front end looked cleaner.
Added Horizontal Adjusters
Next, he installed horizontal alignment screws (Part #550781144aa). Jeep did not include these from the factory. However, they only cost about $5 and made aiming much easier. Because proper aim matters, this small step was worth it.
Headlight Install (8700 Evo 2)
The headlight install was very simple.
First, he plugged the headlights into the anti-flicker harness. Then, he connected the harness to the factory wiring. After that, he secured the wiring behind the housing with zip ties.
Everything worked as true plug-and-play.
The black trim rings looked great against the new housings. However, he did drop one small screw during install — so keep a magnet nearby just in case.
Fog Light Install (6145)
The fog lights were just as easy.
Because the correct plugs were already installed, the 6145 fog lights connected directly to the factory wiring. Therefore, no wire cutting or changes were needed.
Simply remove the old fog lights, plug in the new ones, and reinstall the hardware. As a result, the install stayed clean and simple.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this upgrade turned out great.
Both the JW Speaker 8700 Evo 2 headlights and 6145 fog lights improved:
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Brightness
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Beam control
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Front-end style
More importantly, the plug-and-play design kept the install stress-free. If you want better lighting without major wiring work, this setup makes sense.
You can find these products and other Jeep-specific lighting parts from Headlight Revolution.
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