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The Budget Lightbar Thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by phdog, Mar 8, 2018.

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  1. Mar 8, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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    No thanks I’ll buy 20 Chinese leds before paying half the price of a rigid.
     
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  2. Mar 8, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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    Okay... lol.
     
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  3. Mar 8, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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    SirRoytzz

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    I used to have the same mindset until I actually got a nice set of Baja's and now I see the difference.
     
    SirRoytzz, Mar 8, 2018
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  4. Mar 8, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    No doubt the Rigid lights are far superior I don’t think anyone will debate that. But unless your a hardcore off-roader it’s a waste of money. I had a cheap 20 inch on my 12 Tacoma and was amazing. Also had one on my 15 Jeep which was equally impressive. All for a fraction of the price. So hardcore user buy the Rigid if not it’s a waste.
     
    andrew8404, Mar 8, 2018
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  5. Mar 8, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    andrew8404

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    True story.
     
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  6. Mar 8, 2018 at 4:20 PM
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    SirRoytzz

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    I disagree that you need to be a "hardcore" off-roader. I like the fact my lights project far and with quality. I've had both. I won't be buying cheap lights ever again.
    I was running CaliRaisedLED which for the money are pretty good. It's night and day of a difference. My larger Baja Onx6 40" bar will light up an entire mountain ahead of me. When you're in the middle of nowhere, it ends up being pretty clutch.

    Edit: Cali Raised makes cool products at a good price point. They ship fast and are good peeps. Not trying to bag on them!
     
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  7. Mar 8, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    This debate will never end. Rigid guys have to argue to justify spending ridiculous cash on lights and Amazon guys argue to justify not spending anything on theirs.

    Does it even matter? All these lights are rarely mission critical. If my $90 LED brand works and I'm content... Then I just saved $500 by not buying ARB lights. And I can do it 5 more times if I need to. If I choose the ARBs then I spend it all up front and I don't need 5 more sets.

    Who cares? The OP wants opinions on cheap budget lights. Stay on point.
     
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  8. Mar 8, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    I am running the CaliRaised bar/mount kit. Combo beam pattern as well. Super happy with it for the $$
     
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  9. Mar 8, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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    Bro, who cares if the lights even work, can't use them at the mall anyways. Rough Country all the way :bananadance:

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Mar 9, 2018 at 12:57 AM
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    Lol so much this... I came to see if anyone had good input on cheaper lights because I don't use mine nearly enough to justify spending $500 for a light bar... But instead I come in to a dick swinging contest lol...

    Thank you to the folks that stayed on topic. That Auxbeam light looks great!
     
    Kirbstomp1287, Mar 9, 2018
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  13. Mar 9, 2018 at 5:30 AM
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    NEW: LT265 75 R16 General Grabber AT2's Hood and window deflectors ARE cab high color matched CX series cap weathertech floor mats Rough country 30" 15,000 lumen light bar in front grill
    Rough Country 30".....Make sure you buy the anti theft bolt kit...Its about $7.00 xtra...........Don't buy cheap bars from anyone...You get what you pay for....RC30.jpg ...
     
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  14. Mar 9, 2018 at 5:55 AM
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    Here's my budget setup. Total cost 100$, including everything the light bar, wiring harness, mounting bracket and OEM style button. For a 35$ LED bar it feels very solid and is extremely bright. The spot LEDs far outshine my high beams and the floods spill a nice even amount of light all around in the front, lighting up everything. Now I can't compare it to the 200$ plus light bars b/c they aren't within my budget, having just bought my truck a few weeks ago. However for 100$ this setup will be more than bright enough for what I will be using it for.
    $24 CH4X4 Push Switch for Toyota Tacoma 3rd Gen 12V 3Amp - Led Light Bar Symbol 2 - Blue LED
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3VX73R/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076FCS1X2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    $45 Nilight LED Light Bar 32" 180W 12600LM Spot Flood Combo Driving Lamp Roof Bumper Off Road Lights LED Work Light Pods for Van Camper Wagon Car Pickup Golf Cart ATV UTV SUV Truck Boat 4x4
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DNYCJQW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZY3J8BK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Here's what the final results look like.

    installed1.jpg

    installed4.jpg
     
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    and here's an pic of the switch

    button1.jpg
     
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  16. Mar 9, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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    You still got the taco was a great price
     
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  17. Mar 9, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    Finally!!!! Some reasonably priced mounting brackets. $30 is solid, if I had to pay $60 for Caliraised, I was going to fab my own for $10.
     
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  18. Mar 9, 2018 at 10:39 AM
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    Definitely! I was very happy to find these! and they are good quality too! I wasn't about to spend more on the brackets than the 35$ LED bar.
     
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  19. Mar 9, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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    That's what I was looking at. thanks for the install pic. On that install, what's it mounting to and do you need to drill it or what is going on there? Thanks.
     
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  20. Mar 9, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    Yep. If nothing else, this thread turned me onto a couple alternatives (which was the point).
     
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