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What's your favorite ditch light?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Fisherman983, Jan 5, 2019.

  1. Feb 27, 2019 at 8:20 AM
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    Trouble_The_Tacoma

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    I went with Black Oak LED 40W Floods. - https://www.blackoakled.com/collections/led-light-pods/products/flood-turret-light-2-20-watts

    After 1 year in the Hot Houston Summer I have not seen any fading to the lens or the black housing. Two of my friends bought cheaper chinese lights and their lenses are fogged/hazy and the black finish is already fading.

    I have mine on Rago Fab no trim ditch light mounts and love them. I also put amber covers on top for added protection of the lens from UV and rocks. I also like the look of the amber personally.

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  2. Feb 27, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    penadam

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    Have the Rigid D-SS with a spot pattern. I really like the extra side LEDs, and the spot pattern helps keep the light from reflecting off the hood too badly.
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    Was still playing with final aiming in these shots
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    You can see how you almost have 180 degrees of light, and that's with them still points fairly forward. I'll likely re-aim if I get some bumper mount lights.


    Actual use.
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  3. Feb 27, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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    Love my Cali Raised, They light up my life. They give me hope to carry on. they light up my days and fill my nights with song

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  4. Feb 27, 2019 at 2:05 PM
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    robmpii

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    Hey everyone, thanks for the interest! I'll think about a write up but I will definitely post some pictures of what I did when I get a little more time. Watch for it in the next few days!

     
  5. Feb 27, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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    vicali

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    Also keeps the bolt out of the hands of those of questionable character.
    I ordered myself some anti-theft nuts and flipped them. The only way to get at it is to remove the 10mm light bolts - which I also swapped to tamperproof allen pin type.

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  6. Mar 3, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    Donyou have pics or links to that hardware?
     
  7. Mar 3, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    vicali

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    Ha- nice try -Lol..
    eBay search- they are out there and cost less than $5.. each one has a different key.
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    I just wanted an example what to look for as im thinking to upgrading to bajas
     
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  9. Mar 11, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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    the_t0ny

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    Has anyone used the rough country 3in wide angle osram led pods as ditch lights?
     
  10. Mar 12, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    @robmpii That is one of the coolest mods I've seen. Did you have a chance to get anymore pics or a write up?
     
  11. Mar 12, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    If you have a Tractor Supply in your area, They sell the Anti Theft hardware in store.
     
  12. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    Kings, 275/70/17, a few custom items, lots of Meso mods.
    Not as big or bright as most of these but has an OEM look. Pretty good output for a single light.

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  13. Mar 13, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    That turned out awesome. Nice job.
     
  14. Mar 14, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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    Thanks guys! I'm just getting to it now. Still might be another day or so, I have to take a few more pictures and reference some other write ups. This'll be my first one.
     
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  15. Mar 14, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    cant wait!
     
  17. Mar 14, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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    I just ordered Rago Low Pro Brackets and trying to decide between Rigid D-Series Pro Driving or Baja Designs S2 Pro Driving Combo. It seems most places up here ( Canada ) carry Rigid but I like the low pro look of the S2 and the double light combo. I need something durable and that can handle the extreme cold we get for almost half the year :) It also seems that both have similar watts/amps draw and raw lumen.
     
  18. Mar 14, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    Baja Designs all the way! Running a pair of Squadron Pros on hood mounts, but might upgrade to a set of their XL80’s.

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    Hey now, those mall parking lots get dark! Be safe out there people.
     

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