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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. Jan 30, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    Depends on your budget, if you're going all out go with a rigid light bar, the warranty is great through them if you do run into an issues. Mid-line you could go with a Grote option, basic light bars we sell alot of Automann LED products & so far the quality for the price has blown me away.
     
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  2. Jan 30, 2019 at 7:26 AM
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    I have almost the same setup with Nilight except my button says Sasquatch Lights and I didn't buy a mount, i used zip ties lol

    I love them.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2019 at 7:47 AM
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  4. Jan 30, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    As long as the output fits your purpose then solid man! I got rigids and BD...never lets me down when it counts, but also fits my needs.
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    Did you score any good deals when getting your light bar? I'm trying to source a good spot to get one of their 30 inch light bars for my buddy.
     
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  6. Jan 30, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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    Caliraised has either five or ten percent off when you sign up using your email
     
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    Cali Raised is not bad at all

    Top Stock low beam
    Middle Stock lows + Rigid SAE Fog kit

    Bottom Stock Low+Rigid fogs+Cali Raised hidden bumper bar. I really appreciate the wide flood pattern on the Cali Raised, already saved me from a deer once heading to a trailhead just before sunrise.
    [​IMG]
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2019 at 9:27 AM
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    Usually Caliraised will do a sale on major holidays. Best bet would be to sign up for their deals. Caliraised has world class customer service. I ended up paying full price for mine.
     
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  9. Jan 30, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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    This is awesome! Thanks bro!
     
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    since there is not a thread for 2nd gens like this. Im terrible with electrical but can you guys tell me if I got everything correct before I purchase?
    $14 Nilight 10011W 16AWG Wiring Harness Kit-2 Leads LED Light Bar 12V On/Off 5 Pin Rocker Switch Power Relay Blade Fuse for Jeep Boat Trucks, 2 Years Warranty
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TYH2V...olid=2MH6S2UJ3FIRR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
    will this wiring kit be ok? and will that switch fit in the slot?
    $37 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/dp/B01DNYCJQ...olid=2MH6S2UJ3FIRR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

    with this light bar

    or should I go this route
    MICTUNING 32" 180W Combo Led Light Bar - 13200 Lumen, 6000-6200K Crystal White, Waterproof for Off-road Jeep ATV UTV SUV Truck Boat
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CLHGGV...olid=2MH6S2UJ3FIRR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
    MICTUNING LED Light Bar Wiring Harness Fuse 40A Relay On-off Rocker Switch Blue(2 Lead)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PTQOF4...olid=2MH6S2UJ3FIRR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    Welcome, The rigid fogs are really nice in AZ due to their tall beam pattern more like an aux high beam than fog really. I use them+stock lows more than the bar. I have adjusted them a bit lower since I took those pics, but as a true fog in actual fog I think there would be better options. The cali raised or any hidden bar tucks in behind the lower bumper grill really nice for a very clean look too which is a big plus. Oh and the Cali Raised is the combo pattern which is flood/spot.

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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  13. Apr 6, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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    Kind of off topic but I picked up the caliraised light bar and brackets for a 2d gen for dirt cheap. Would they work with my 3rd gen or should I buy the 3rd gen brackets?
     
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  14. Apr 10, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    are your brackets holding the light caliraised as well?
     
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  15. Apr 10, 2019 at 6:20 PM
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    For the bar yes fogs no
     
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  16. Sep 20, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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    I know this is old, but is this the combo beam Cali Raised setup?
     
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  17. Sep 20, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    I found this pretty interesting. I feel like this debate comes down to the use case. If you're overlanding every weekend, or driving offroad at high speed at night, or constantly drive on low-light/no light roads then I think you'd want something more expensive like the Rigids/BD's since in these cases you would rely on lights a huge deal for safety. If you keep your truck in the garage and just take to the trails once in a while and when you do, you're not driving at night, then go with the cheap ones and spend your money for different mods instead. Anyways jus my 2c. Either which ways led light bars are cool. You do you bruh.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMKG0z12Pyc
     
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    Yes
     
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