ARB Bumper Mod: Rigid SR-Q2

I've had the ARB Standard bumper (w/o Fogs) for almost 2 years. I love the bumper, but I've always wanted to install some addtl. auxiliary lighting for it.

The turn signal lamps on the ARB seemed to be expendable, and would provide a good mounting area for some LEDs, so I started hunting for a light that would fit. With the angle of the ARB's "wings" this would throw a wider beam out to the sides and provide better "ditch lighting" and provide a more-complete spread pattern when combined with the headlights and/or the 10" LED Bar I have mounted in the grille.

This is the area I wanted to install them:


After researching a few options and cheap "import LEDs", I finally found the ones that would work (with some minor modifications, of course )

Rigid SR-Q2 Flush Mount (Driving Beam Pattern) - Part # 93531


Specifications:

• Watts: 34.5
• Amp Draw: 2.50
• LED's: 6
• Raw Lumens: 3030
• Lux @ 10m: 206.1
• Beam Distance: 287.1 m
• Peak Beam Intensity: 20,612 cd

I got some very good price quotes from TW vendors and all-stars, @benbacher and @Chas of MRT, but it was also suggested I contact Rigid directly. After a few PMs, I got in touch with Sean (@DefconBrix) and Brett from @RigidIndustries . After explaining what it was I wanted to do, they were gracious enough to give me a discount on a set.

I was thoroughly impressed with the whole experience - Rigid is a very stand up company with some great employees who stand behind their product 100%

This was the plan:

1. Remove the light bracket for the stock ARB signals
2. Cut/grind the opening to fit the Rigids
3. Wire them up to the stock Fog Light harness and switch
4. Mount them with Security Torx screws

• I started by removing the turn signal mounting bracket on the ARB Bumper
  
  
  
  
  
• Next, I had to grind the opening to fit the Rigids. I also had to "create" a small tab to drill a mounting hole into. I was able to notch the edge of the opening and bend it into a tab that could be drilled.
  
  
• After I ground enough to get the Rigids to fit, I taped-off the wings and rattle-canned with some Rusto Satin Black (this is almost a perfect match to the ARB's finish)
  
  
• Next, I had to figure out the wiring.
  I wanted to use the stock Fog Light plugs and switch to make things simple. You can buy a "harness kit" from Starkey for about $30, or you can make your own harness for under $10. Just get (2) Male 2-Pin Deutsch connectors, and an H10 extension harness. Clip the Male end off the H10 extension, and connect your Deutsch connectors. I ran an extended length of wire to ensure the connections could be tucked-up and out of the way.
  
  
  
  
  
• All that was left was to mount them.
  I used some Security Torx bolts and Nyloc nuts to attach them. You can see the plug/harness tucked-up and zip-tied out of the way. This makes the lights easy to remove, if needed.
  
  
  
  
• Finished Product
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Wrap-Up
  These little bastards are downright incredible - now I can see what all the hype is about, and justifiably so!!! They throw just as far as my high beams and the Driving Pattern is the perfect combination of depth/width/height to fill the whole field-of-view with brilliant white light. It is amazing how much light can come from such a small package
  
  After running them flush-mount for a few weeks, I decided to add the angled "wedges" to see the beam difference if they were to be angled in a few more degrees. I decided this pattern would be much better suited for my needs:
  • It was still off to the sides enough to assist with SAR Missions (sometimes your head is on a swivel looking for any movement/clues/disturbed brush etc. on either side of the road or trail, so being able to illuminate both sides is VERY helpful)
  • It provided a much brighter spot in the center. Even with the 10" Light Bar (not a Rigid), the SR-Q2s provide a much brighter spread.
• All in all, I couldn't be happier with these lights! The install went smoothly, and I now have VERY functional and bright auxiliary lighting that will last for years, instead of an extra set of useless turn signals and DRLs.
  
  Plus, I still have room to add some 4"-5" round fogs and the area on top for some big spots if I ever need MOAR LIGHT!!!

Here's a video of some different comparison footage with the SR-Q2s at night. I will try to get some decent HD Photos uploaded soon too.
http://youtu.be/d6Mw_EXudeI
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Killer writeup and great work! Thanks for tagging me to this, we get customers asking for this sort of thing all the time!

 

What equipment was used to record the video?

Edit* which gopro was that shot with?

 

No problem Ben! You've always been super helpful and provided excellent service for TW Members. I hope this helps out your customers, or at least gives them some ideas on what can be done - and also solidify the reputation that Rigid's have earned as being one of the best LED manufacturers on the market.

I used the GoPro4 Silver. I apologize if the video quality isn't the greatest - I am still learning how to use it, and my editing software is pretty antiquated (Corel VideoStudio Pro X5).

If you have an feedback or tips on how to capture better (less-grainy) night footage, please feel free to let me know

 

Nice write up. Nice truck too. That is how everyone should do videos. Great work.

 

Great write-up! Can't go wrong with Rigids. I've got some Duallys mounted on ditch brackets and love them. Now I need some flush mounts to put in the rear bumper.

 

Thanks man, I appreciate the feedback

Hell yeah man, loving the Rigids! I bet the diffused SRQ2 backup kit would be a great setup for you

 

Ben, thank you so much for the great review and detailed write-up!
That video is amazing! Do you mind if we share it and link back to this thread in the future?

Cheers!

 

This video kicks ass! I need to make a couple videos like this with all my Rigid lighting.

 

Get on it @DefconBrix! We would love to see all your lights in action!

 

Hey, thanks for the feedback and kind words!

Feel free to share it with whoever you want!

I was hoping the video would give a good/realistic view of their performance, and maybe inspire some ideas for others to mod their ARB in a similar way.

I am really pleased how it turned out and the Rigids definitely perform beyond my expectations.

Thanks Rigid!

 

I'm looking to do the same thing. What other options did you find besides rigid? That 457 dollar price tag hurts

 

Nice.
Could you post photos with the new angled mounts?

 

thread revival!!!! I am going to do this...But I'm looking at the amber diffused Rigids. Can anyone here from RIGID INDUSTRIES?

Difference between Flood Diffused and Driving Diffused?