I bought these from Mictuning on eBay and installed them on my sister’s car as a gift. She loves them and they’ve been on for almost a year with no issues. I did have an issue with the control module when I first installed them and Mictuning sent me a new one free of charge. I thought they deserved a positive review after providing me with great customer service. It is important to note that I installed the controller inside of the car per Mictuning’s recommendation and ran the light wires through the fire wall. Doing this ensures it will last as long as possible.
I have been running MICTUNING gear for a long time. I use the wireless eight button controller and Q2 underglow on my Jeep, and my wife's Jeep has the wired eight button controller with K6 ditch lights and C4 underglow. When I needed ditch lights for my 2016 Grand Cherokee Overland, I wanted to stay with the brand so when these K8 pods showed up on Vine, I picked them up right away. After testing them, I liked them enough to buy a second set so I can run two pods on each side of the hood.
Performance and Build Quality
These lights are the real deal. I chose the flood lens because I already have long range lighting covered. What I needed was strong side illumination and solid coverage right in front of the hood. These pods do exactly that.
Brightness:
They are extremely bright. The side shooter LEDs are one of the best features. Each pod uses two large chips with a clear reflector that throws a wide and clean beam out to the sides.
Hardware:
The kit feels professional. The brackets are solid, the housings are aluminum, and the stainless hardware is high quality. And they even use DT plugs.
Lens covers:
The amber and blacked out covers snap on with a firm click. They stay locked in place and do not feel like they will vibrate loose.
Customization and Install
The white and yellow halos give the pods a sharp custom look. I am waiting on my Morimoto brackets to finish the install, but I already built a custom harness so the halos will run with my turn signals and daytime running lights.
The included harness is simple enough for anyone to install. Route the wires, bolt the pods down, mount the switch, and you are done.
One note:
I cut the included harness and wired the pods into my MICTUNING eight button controller. The harness works fine and the switch is illuminated, but the small toggle button feels cheap compared to the rest of the kit. A rocker switch or a better style switch would match the quality of the lights much better.
Pros
Very bright with excellent side illumination
Heavy duty aluminum construction with quality stainless hardware
Snap on lens covers that lock in securely
Clean halo and DRL effects with a modern start up animation
Cons
The included toggle switch does not match the premium feel of the lights
Bottom Line
If you want a compact pod that hits hard, the K8 is a great choice. I plan to aim one forward and one slightly outward to take full advantage of the side shooter design. These lights are bright, well built, and easy to customize. I trust this brand on both of my Jeeps and these pods fit right in. -from amazon
Great lights, looks good -from amazon
Installing this in a 2016 5.7L Hemi Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) requires planning because the battery is tucked under the passenger seat and if you've ever looked under the hood of a WK2 with a Hemi there's not much additional room for anything, even the battery.
The Problem: The kit includes high-quality copper power lines that look like they're right between 6 and 8 gauge (about 3.6mm Diameter), but they are only about 20 to 24 inches long. While that works for most engine-bay installations, it won't reach a WK2 battery under the passenger seat.
The Overkill Solution: I swapped them for 0-gauge Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA). I Even made a custom grommet to get through the firewall with those huge cables. Stepping up to massive 0-gauge ensures I'm moving just as much "juice" as the 6-8-gauge copper wires that comes with the kit, even over the long distance to the battery box under the pass seat.
Technical Specs: The Control Hub
The control box features a 1-to-1 fuse-to-button ratio. Looking inside the hub (see photos), the 8-button version features 8 automotive-style fuses: (2) 30A, (2) 20A, (2) 15A, and (2) 10A Fuses.
Manual Note: The instructions in the box are for the 4/6-button versions. The 8-button logic is similar but not identical, so keep that in mind during the install.
The Master Plan: 8 Buttons, 0 Left Over
I've already accounted for every single button on this controller with a massive set of MICTUNING gear and custom electronics:
Main Pods: Two sets of K8 Light Pods (with the flowing halos).
Ditch Lights: A set of K6 Driving Lights (270° side-shooters).
Front Bar: Lower grill light bar.
Underglow: A 16-pod Q2 Color Zone Rock Light kit.
Rocker Lights: 3-strip Red LED Rocker lights mounted to the pinch weld to reflect off the Chrome Nerf bars.
Audio Trigger: Using one button as a remote turn-on for my under-seat sub and 100W RMS Class D amp and Marine 6.5in round speakers I added in the tailgate.
Air Horn: Wiring an air horn under the back of the Jeep using the Momentary Mode.
Interior/Accent: Interior dash/door trim kits
And a full-length Hood LED strip tied into the DRL circuit and K6 & K8 Halos.
Pro-Level Mounting & Stealth Antenna
The "Front-Exit" Trick: I mounted the box on the factory fuse box lid with the wires exiting the front. This gives enough slack to use the harness to prop the lid open against the fender for maintenance and prevents the wires from being pinched at the rear hinge.
Stealth Antenna: I tucked the antenna under the plastic wiper cowl directly beneath a ventilation slot. It's 100% hidden but still pulls 130 feet of range through the slotted plastic.
Dash Mat Hack: The "hook" side of the provided Velcro sticks perfectly to my polyester dash mat. It's now rock-solid right above the 8.4-inch Uconnect screen.
Final Verdict
The MICTUNING MS-W 8-Gang is professional-grade gear. Between the four control phases (Toggle, Momentary, Flash, Strobe) and the massive range, it's one of the only ways to manage all my custom lighting without drilling holes in the dash or cluttering the cabin with wires. Definitely worth going with the wireless setup. MICTUNING= PROFESSILNAL QUALITY. -from amazon
These rock lights are a bit different than the typical small rectangular rock lights. These square lights have a bolt hole in the center to secure the light and can be mounted in the wheel wells, on the bottom of the vehicle or on the frame. What also sets these light apart are not only are they a bright white for on or offroad use, but can change the color of the lights with a separate lens cover. The lens cover not only change the color but adds a level of protection too. The light do not come with the full wiring so either buy that separate or just daisy chain the wiring along the frame rails. -from amazon