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Ditch lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jclifford0428, Jun 8, 2018.

  1. Jun 8, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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    Jclifford0428

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    What are the best ditch lights to buy for a average budget?
     
  2. Jun 8, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    jnjoiwngs

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    Hondo radio knobs, Rigid ditch lights, Cali-raised bumper light
    Cali Raised would get my vote.
     
  3. Jun 8, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    Braves95

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    Rigid gets mine have the ditch light. And gonna use 2 more for higher reverse lights so its bright enough to put the rear camera in color mode at night time.
     
  4. Jun 8, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    Jclifford0428

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    What would you guys recommend getting flood or spot?
     
  5. Jun 8, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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    I'm doing spot up front. And doing flood out back.
     
  6. Jun 8, 2018 at 12:36 PM
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    Midknight

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    Depends on your purpose. Keep in mind flood lights used as ditch lights will really illuminate your hood.
     
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    just got my ditch light set up:
    side shooters, brackets, wiring harness and oem switch for 140 bucks or so.
     
  9. Jun 8, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    eldedo

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    I second the Rigids, my ditch lights throw a ton of light. So much that I might just skip a front light bar.

    however it's not a low budget setup. almost $400.00, brackets and lights.
     
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    But bad ass. Love them
     
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  11. Jun 8, 2018 at 4:21 PM
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    yea, i'm getting a set for the rear as well, then my lighting needs are basically done.
    262113 RIGID D-SS PRO | Flood | PAIR
    Watts: 47 Amp Draw: 3.36 LED's: 7 Raw Lumens: 5544 Lux @ 10m: 71.29 Beam Distance: 84.4 m Peak Beam Intensity: 7,129 cd

    just some specs, Baja Designs I hear is solid as well, but its the same price range.
     
  12. Jun 8, 2018 at 4:29 PM
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    3rd for Rigid :D

    I am running the D-SS Pro Driving pair (262313) and they're amazing, 10/10 would buy again

    Specifications:
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    • LED's: 9
    • Raw Lumens: 7128
    • Lux @ 10m: 281.08
    • Beam Distance: 167.7 m
    • Peak Beam Intensity: 28,108 cd
     
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    maybe Ill get those for the front and put the floods in the rear.....
     
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    That's what I would do.
     
  15. Jun 8, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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    I don’t know why no one else runs rigid srq2’s for ditch lights? In driving pattern
     
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    IMG_20180527_140239388.jpg My ditch lights are Rigids Midnights as well. Love them but you can get the whole setup with brackets and switch for less than I spent on just the lights. So if cost is a factor, I think cali raised is a great option for the money.
     
  17. Jun 8, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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    These are high up on my short list. Do you have any action shots?
     
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    I've been thinking of getting these. I have the full size rigid and I think the lower profile ones like those would look better
     
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    They are the same light as a dually. Makes sense to me to have it more low profile out of your line of vision when driving.
     
  20. Jun 9, 2018 at 7:53 AM
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    I have the cali raised. I wouldn't do their fog light pods again but their ditch lights are solid. I am currently planning a trip to Alaska and can't imagine "needing" more light than the ditch lights plus headlights. That said, I'll probably put a light bar somewhere on the truck. Most likely in whatever bumper I end up getting for a winch setup. Anyway, nice, clean install and easy for someone who isn't mechanically inclined at all.
     

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