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Light bar recommendations/ideas

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by pta_taco, Jan 14, 2017.

  1. Jan 14, 2017 at 7:10 AM
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    pta_taco

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    Looking for a 40 inch single row bar to fit into my prinsu roof rack but not looking to spend an arm or leg for it. Just hoping someone knew of a brand that is reliable and isn't so high in price.

    I will be using the bar for trail use so something that can handle dirt and mud as well
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2017 at 9:28 AM
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    notrightnow

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    Exact same question from me. I just got my prinsu installed last week and would like to fill the light bar cut out with what little money I have left!
     
  3. Jan 14, 2017 at 9:42 AM
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  4. Jan 14, 2017 at 1:20 PM
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    Iggy

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  5. Jan 14, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    pta_taco

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    Do you guys have a list going for your 40inch single row? For you discount group buy?
     
  6. Jan 14, 2017 at 4:59 PM
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    Iggy

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    Yes is a mix and match GB so get on the list with anything you want.
     
  7. Jan 15, 2017 at 1:46 AM
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    Vision x evo prime clone, is what I have, and suggest. Tons of useable light. Got a great spread with the combo beam. Mixture of 3d lenses, and diffused floods. They no longer sell these from vision x. They have their newer xpr versions. But the evo prime design is still better than the xpr I think. Xpr is optic-less. Check out my build for some output shots if you want. Got some good comparisons between different versions of the single rows like 3d/4d/optic-less. Have yet to try any Baja designs clones though, which are also great from what ive seen. Certainly not as great as the real deals. But still awesome lights. And better than most generic bars.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/272156197589
     
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  8. Jan 16, 2017 at 1:21 AM
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  9. Jan 16, 2017 at 3:28 AM
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    I'm really curious about their c3 tri rows. Watched a couple videos. But those never do them full justice. And can't find any good output shots of them. I've always been impressed with the large reflector style single rows. Planned on doing a couple 20" double row with the 10watters..
    But the tri rows, even looking like a fairly basic design (that seems to be another pushed fad in the light bar industry among all the other newer, not-so-practical designs)looks like it might actually be worthy to try out!
    And I'm not dissing all the designs, as there's a use for each one. But some of them are just... silly.. Lol.
     
  10. Jan 16, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    aux beam is getting rid of their single rows. That already stopped production on the 50inch and 40 inch
     
  11. Jan 17, 2017 at 3:47 AM
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    I just got some ditch lights and a 30" bar on sale from Extreme Led. There is a 40" on sale for 120. I havent mounted them yet. So not sure if they are worth it.

    http://extremeledlightbars.com/
     
  12. Jan 19, 2017 at 1:46 PM
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    Subbed as I am in the same boat...
     
  13. Jan 19, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    I'm going with a Cali Raised 40" single row when I'm ready to buy. I don't believe they had it on their website but they do sale it @CaliRaisedLed
     
  14. Jan 19, 2017 at 1:51 PM
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    Would love to find a 40 inch single row under the $200 mark that is decent quality. Any recommendations for that price range specifically?
     
  15. Jan 19, 2017 at 1:56 PM
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    my TRS 40" single row was $200.


    I'm fairly happy with it
     
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  17. Jan 19, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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    Yes not on our website, if you want one just PM us
     
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  19. May 5, 2017 at 10:09 AM
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    Ended up getting the xtorch 40 for the retrofit source. Really love the output and different design. IMG_1355.jpg
     
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    Any updates on any of these recommendations? How have these light bars held up?
     

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