Need some "Light" advice

wfbont007 · 06-04-2009, 01:04 PM

I have a 2006 lifted DC. I am probably going to install the N-Fab light bar with 4 lights. I am leaning toward 4 PIAA lights. 2 of the 520 driving lights in the center and two of the 520 fogs as the outer lights. Is this a good set up for visibility? I was also looking at the LightForce 170's but I'm not crazy about the depth of them as they appear a little too thick. Looking for a good way to arrange the light for maximum visibility.

Rtrn2taco · 06-04-2009, 01:45 PM

I'd recommend KC Slimlites. A little cheaper and just as good as piaa.

Janster · 06-04-2009, 01:55 PM

The PIAA driving lights are AWESOME....

However, fog lights aren't nearly as bright and don't go out nearly as far as driving lights. Do you think you'll get maximum usability from the fog lights having them mounted that high up?

I have a set of PIAA 540 Fog lights mounted at bumper height and they're directed more towards the roadway (downward).
Similar to the OEM fogs, the light up the roadway in front of you.

Unless you're just going for looks....?? For maximum lighting, get two sets of driving lights.

(and as always, check with your local state laws about lighting, etc).

wfbont007 · 06-04-2009, 02:13 PM

Pro's and con's of the KC Slim's vs. the PIAA

wfbont007 · 06-30-2009, 05:45 PM

I just ordered the N-Fab light bar and I am waiting for it to arrive. I am having problems choosing between the PIAA 520 ATP, PIAA 520 SMR and the KC Slimlites 130w Titanium. I will be installing 4 lights.

05TRD4WD · 06-30-2009, 05:48 PM

the kc's are awesome i have the slimlite long range which are bright as day but my friend has driving lights which are also good

wfbont007 · 06-30-2009, 05:52 PM

I was thinking about mounting the 4 KC 130w slimlites. Haven't heard too much about them.

Keason1* · 07-01-2009, 03:38 PM

I would go with 2 driving lights and 2 pencil beams. that IMO would be most effective lighting. you get extra light where your headlights are and then you can see a pretty good distance up ahead the road as well

vtragweed · 07-01-2009, 04:01 PM

i highly recommend the piaa 520 atp great for off-roading and night time driving

vtragweed · 07-01-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janster

The PIAA driving lights are AWESOME....

However, fog lights aren't nearly as bright and don't go out nearly as far as driving lights. Do you think you'll get maximum usability from the fog lights having them mounted that high up?

I have a set of PIAA 540 Fog lights mounted at bumper height and they're directed more towards the roadway (downward).
Similar to the OEM fogs, the light up the roadway in front of you.

Unless you're just going for looks....?? For maximum lighting, get two sets of driving lights.

(and as always, check with your local state laws about lighting, etc).

are you using the 540's as fogs, if so how did you mount those?

Fire931 · 07-01-2009, 04:06 PM

i'm running a set of 510 SMR fogs and the regular 510 driving lights... those coupled with the high beams throws out ALOT of light... ohh and i got the SMR fogs so i could get the white bulb instead of that yellowish one... dont like the yellow personally whether it lights up better in the fog or not..

wfbont007 · 07-26-2009, 07:09 PM

I've narrowed my choices to 4 LightForce 170 Strykers or 4 PIAA 520 ATP. Any suggestions?

socalman22 · 07-26-2009, 07:13 PM

my question for you is what exactly are you needing all this light for? lightforce makes some awesome lights and piaa as well cant go wrong with either flip a coin.

wfbont007 · 07-26-2009, 09:18 PM

Offroad, wooded trails, back country.

socalman22 · 07-27-2009, 05:59 AM

Sounds good, Like i said both are good and if i got some new lights for my lightbar it would be lightforce.

KraQr · 07-27-2009, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtragweed

i highly recommend the piaa 520 atp great for off-roading and night time driving

I am using the 520 ATP lights as well.. Its a good combo beam since it combines a spread of the fog lights and the depth of a driving light. Its a great looking light as well cosmetically with that grill and piaa badge.

However, The Lightforce lights are damn tough lights. I dont have personal experience with them but friends have them and they will take some beatings.

I think you will be happy with either one from a beam perspective so it would then come down to looks that appeal to you.

wfbont007 · 07-27-2009, 07:21 AM

What I really like about Lightforce is the toughness and the yellow lenses for fog.

Keason1* · 07-27-2009, 09:27 AM

i would go with lightforce as you can change the filters for light dispersion and color. they are really nice and I will be upgrading to them once I get some money

wfbont007 · 07-27-2009, 11:13 AM

A little thanks who chimed in with their opinion. I ordered 4 Lightforce 170's with clear combo filters. Probably once I get them instaled and like them, I will get yellow filters.

WhatThePho? · 07-28-2009, 11:56 AM

Get all hella 4000 euro pattern. Can't go wrong with those.

06-04-2009, 01:04 PM	#1
wfbont007 Member Joined: May 2007, #1584 Location: Southern NJ Gender: Male Posts: 90 06 DC 2006 Double Cab	Need some "Light" advice I have a 2006 lifted DC. I am probably going to install the N-Fab light bar with 4 lights. I am leaning toward 4 PIAA lights. 2 of the 520 driving lights in the center and two of the 520 fogs as the outer lights. Is this a good set up for visibility? I was also looking at the LightForce 170's but I'm not crazy about the depth of them as they appear a little too thick. Looking for a good way to arrange the light for maximum visibility.

06-04-2009, 01:45 PM	#2
Rtrn2taco Thank the Lord for laughter. Joined: Apr 2008, #6090 Location: Philadelphia Age: 31 Gender: Male Posts: 781 08 DC PreRunner (silver) 2008 Double Cab Automatic	I'd recommend KC Slimlites. A little cheaper and just as good as piaa. __________________

06-04-2009, 01:55 PM	#3
Janster Old Fart Anonymous Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 42 Gender: Female Posts: 7,236 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, USA Spec PA15-Toy (120gig Classic & 8gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust, RainX Latitude windshield wipers	The PIAA driving lights are AWESOME.... However, fog lights aren't nearly as bright and don't go out nearly as far as driving lights. Do you think you'll get maximum usability from the fog lights having them mounted that high up? I have a set of PIAA 540 Fog lights mounted at bumper height and they're directed more towards the roadway (downward). Similar to the OEM fogs, the light up the roadway in front of you. Unless you're just going for looks....?? For maximum lighting, get two sets of driving lights. (and as always, check with your local state laws about lighting, etc). __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16 I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok, They know me here. 2007 Toyota Tacoma 2006 Acura MDX 2001 Chevy Corvette

07-01-2009, 03:38 PM	#8
Keason1* Reptar, King of the Ozone Name: kevin Joined: Mar 2008, #5246 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 3,379 07 PreRunner-Driver Mod 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 2.0 Fox Coilovers, Wheelers 3 AAL pack, sway bar removed, 285-65X18" Dune Grapplers, moto metal rims. K&N CAI. 4X Hella 500's, 4300K HID's, Pioneer HU, Image dynamics, rear 5100's, painted engine cover. aux reverse lights, Blacked out tails, LED cupholder mod, Led Dash mod, flowmaster 50, custom bed bar, wet okole seat covers.	I would go with 2 driving lights and 2 pencil beams. that IMO would be most effective lighting. you get extra light where your headlights are and then you can see a pretty good distance up ahead the road as well __________________ My Build A hard punch can often be used as a secret weapon to secure victory in an intellectual debate.

07-01-2009, 04:06 PM	#11
Fire931 Armor Tech Offroad Name: Kevin Joined: Jan 2009, #12687 Location: Virginia Gender: Male Posts: 1,524 07 Doublecab Sport 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0 allpro front plate bumper with piaa's, xrc10 winch w/synthetic line, 4xinnovation sliders, ATO rear bumper, backup camera, full set of rock lights, arb rear locker, viair onboard air, sockmonkey decals, black billet grill, BHLM, fox 2.0 coilovers, tc uca's, no swaybar, alcan aal in rear, ATO rear shackle flip bilstein 5100's, inchworm cralwer and lefty tcase with twinsticks, mickey thompson mtz's w/ classic lock wheels, lots of stereo stuff, blue gauges with white needles	i'm running a set of 510 SMR fogs and the regular 510 driving lights... those coupled with the high beams throws out ALOT of light... ohh and i got the SMR fogs so i could get the white bulb instead of that yellowish one... dont like the yellow personally whether it lights up better in the fog or not.. __________________ My Build ARMOR TECH OFFROAD 540-784-0197 kevin@armortechoffroad.com Product Pictures / Info

06-04-2009, 02:13 PM	#4
wfbont007 Member Joined: May 2007, #1584 Location: Southern NJ Gender: Male Posts: 90 06 DC 2006 Double Cab	Pro's and con's of the KC Slim's vs. the PIAA

06-30-2009, 05:45 PM	#5
wfbont007 Member Joined: May 2007, #1584 Location: Southern NJ Gender: Male Posts: 90 06 DC 2006 Double Cab	I just ordered the N-Fab light bar and I am waiting for it to arrive. I am having problems choosing between the PIAA 520 ATP, PIAA 520 SMR and the KC Slimlites 130w Titanium. I will be installing 4 lights.

06-30-2009, 05:48 PM	#6
05TRD4WD Senior Member Name: Taylor Joined: May 2009, #16710 Location: Chesapeake, VA Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 552 05 TRD OFFROAD 4X4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L V6 Westin Bull Bar; 2 long-range KC slimlighters; 17 x 9 xd revolvers wrapped in 295/70-R17, volant cold air intake, Gibson exhaust, BHLM, Yellow fog covers, access rollup tonneau, kenwood dnx-5140	the kc's are awesome i have the slimlite long range which are bright as day but my friend has driving lights which are also good

06-30-2009, 05:52 PM	#7
wfbont007 Member Joined: May 2007, #1584 Location: Southern NJ Gender: Male Posts: 90 06 DC 2006 Double Cab	I was thinking about mounting the 4 KC 130w slimlites. Haven't heard too much about them.

07-01-2009, 04:01 PM	#9
vtragweed Ratard Name: Willie Joined: Aug 2008, #8454 Location: VA & TX Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 1,386 08 2.7 SR5 Debadged 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7 afe pro-dry s filter, DT headers, painted black steelies,color matched grill surround, dynomax super-turbo muffler	i highly recommend the piaa 520 atp great for off-roading and night time driving

07-26-2009, 07:09 PM	#12
wfbont007 Member Joined: May 2007, #1584 Location: Southern NJ Gender: Male Posts: 90 06 DC 2006 Double Cab	I've narrowed my choices to 4 LightForce 170 Strykers or 4 PIAA 520 ATP. Any suggestions?

07-26-2009, 07:13 PM	#13
socalman22 Socaltacomas.com San Diego Name: Steve-0 Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: SoCal Gender: Male Posts: 7,440 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L* What Mods!	my question for you is what exactly are you needing all this light for? lightforce makes some awesome lights and piaa as well cant go wrong with either flip a coin. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY A.D New SoCal Forum

07-26-2009, 09:18 PM	#14
wfbont007 Member Joined: May 2007, #1584 Location: Southern NJ Gender: Male Posts: 90 06 DC 2006 Double Cab	Offroad, wooded trails, back country.

07-27-2009, 05:59 AM	#15
socalman22 Socaltacomas.com San Diego Name: Steve-0 Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: SoCal Gender: Male Posts: 7,440 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L* What Mods!	Sounds good, Like i said both are good and if i got some new lights for my lightbar it would be lightforce. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY A.D New SoCal Forum

07-27-2009, 07:21 AM	#17
wfbont007 Member Joined: May 2007, #1584 Location: Southern NJ Gender: Male Posts: 90 06 DC 2006 Double Cab	What I really like about Lightforce is the toughness and the yellow lenses for fog.

07-28-2009, 11:56 AM	#20
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07-27-2009, 09:27 AM	#18
Keason1* Reptar, King of the Ozone Name: kevin Joined: Mar 2008, #5246 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 3,379 07 PreRunner-Driver Mod 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 2.0 Fox Coilovers, Wheelers 3 AAL pack, sway bar removed, 285-65X18" Dune Grapplers, moto metal rims. K&N CAI. 4X Hella 500's, 4300K HID's, Pioneer HU, Image dynamics, rear 5100's, painted engine cover. aux reverse lights, Blacked out tails, LED cupholder mod, Led Dash mod, flowmaster 50, custom bed bar, wet okole seat covers.	i would go with lightforce as you can change the filters for light dispersion and color. they are really nice and I will be upgrading to them once I get some money __________________ My Build A hard punch can often be used as a secret weapon to secure victory in an intellectual debate.

07-27-2009, 11:13 AM	#19
wfbont007 Member Joined: May 2007, #1584 Location: Southern NJ Gender: Male Posts: 90 06 DC 2006 Double Cab	A little thanks who chimed in with their opinion. I ordered 4 Lightforce 170's with clear combo filters. Probably once I get them instaled and like them, I will get yellow filters.