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GB: 9" round LED lights

Discussion in 'Group Buys' started by Iggy, Jul 6, 2015.

  1. Aug 2, 2015 at 9:32 PM
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    zooroadbaja

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  2. Aug 3, 2015 at 9:22 AM
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    @zooroadbaja

    They look close but off the bat there are a few differences.

    First and the most obvious is the bare wire leads. Mine come with weather proof high quality DT connectors and wire harness, so all you have to do is connect these to the battery run the switch the cab and you are good to go.

    Next is the type of CREE chip they are using. The product description doesn't list them, but I am using CREE XT-E chips which put out great light with good efficiency and low heat. Next is the lumen output. If you notice it lists theoretical out put and not actual output. Mine are listed with actual output, if you want theoretical mine are 16,872 lumen each.

    I can't see if these have breather in the back, but mine do. This helps avoid potential condensation and pressure buildup in the housing. Mine are rubber gasket sealed for excellent weather resistance.

    Lastly is my lights are built to these specs and a few others, so they are not built in mass production. One thing I realized by trying to sell light bars as well is that some products from China will be made to look a certain way but perform another. That's why there is such a broad range of prices with lightbars, and quality is even broader. So you can't judge these products based on price alone.

    If you're looking to shop on price alone, I can't beat that price, but if you want to buy a set of lights that have been tested and held to a higher standard, then I got the lights for you.
     
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  3. Aug 3, 2015 at 11:56 AM
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    Iggy

    Iggy [OP] Vagabond Outdoors

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    Guys! Shipment is in and I will be going over the lights. These should ship out tomorrow!
     
  4. Aug 3, 2015 at 11:58 AM
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    THIS ^^^
     
  5. Aug 3, 2015 at 2:28 PM
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    Iggy

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    Ok guys one more update. I just checked all the lights and the wire harnesses are missing. I'm contacting my suppler but I won't hear back until around 5pst because of the time difference.

    I defiantly don't have them, so here's what I can do. I can ship the lights and covers now if anyone needs them ASAP for fitting ETC and ship the harness later, or if you can wait I can ship them all out when I have everything (pending how long it will take to get those harnesses).

    Thanks!
     
  6. Aug 3, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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    glorifiedwelder

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    Are the plugs the same ones vision x and rigid use?
     
  7. Aug 3, 2015 at 5:06 PM
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    Yes. The lights have pig tails included too so you can wire them yourself if you don't want to use the harness.

    Here's what the light DT connectors look like.

    image.jpg
     
  8. Aug 3, 2015 at 6:12 PM
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    Cool, I'll take my set now and the harness later, or if possible an extra set of amber covers instead of the harness
     
  9. Aug 4, 2015 at 4:38 AM
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    Just found out im deploying for a month starting august 14th. Ill grab these next time or if this goes on till September 15th ill buy them when I get back.
     
  10. Aug 6, 2015 at 3:33 PM
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    Can I order just the amber covers?
     
  11. Aug 6, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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    @Chux I don't have any in stock right now. I'm going to be testing some new lights out soon so when I get those shipped I can order a pair if your looking for some.
     
  12. Aug 6, 2015 at 10:07 PM
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    Got my lights today. The look great so far. Now I just need to build my another bumper so I can test them out. Hopefully I can have them mounted up by next week
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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    Mine showed up also. Now I need to head home and install

    Glorifiedwelder if you want you can build flatbed and shell like they have in Australia. That's if you are bored and looking for a project
     
  14. Aug 7, 2015 at 11:45 AM
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    I'm glad you guys got them! The harnesses have been shipped to me from China so those will ship out as soon as they arrive.

    @glorifiedwelder Can you do something like that? I've been dreaming about something like this but I can't find someone local enough who can do it, or do it a reasonable price.

    This is what I lust for....
    IMG_1961.jpg
     
  15. Aug 7, 2015 at 1:11 PM
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    Iggy you and I lust for the same setup


    Lights are installed now I need to wait for darkness to aim and adjust them. I was able to use the same harness that I hade with the ridid lights I had. Now need to find a place for them. I love that you gave rubber pads to put between the bracket and bumper. I think the hardest part of the install in order of difficulty was getting the nut on the bolt with the small space I have in the ARB bumper and the box opening was pretty difficult. Was happy I had a sharp knife with me
     
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  16. Aug 7, 2015 at 8:49 PM
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    @Clymber Nice! Where are those night pics?
     
  17. Aug 8, 2015 at 6:54 AM
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    No night pictures yet. The wife found it more important to take me out for dinner than play with lights on the truck. You know the saying. Happy wife happy life
     
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  18. Aug 8, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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    It's the truth!
     
  19. Aug 10, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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    Could you pm me paypal info?
     
  20. Aug 10, 2015 at 10:32 PM
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    @IGGY I could definitely build something like you posted, but I would need more details to determine if it was feasible in a reasonable time frame.

    I'm really digging the lights so far. I've been putting in a few extra hours the last few nights (after I finish working on everyone else's projects) to work on building myself a bumper so I can get these things mounted. Can't wait to take them out into the desert
     
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