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Cali-Raised LED Light Bars- Any issues with yellowing/moisture?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by M0untaineer, Feb 16, 2017.

  1. Feb 16, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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    M0untaineer

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    Looking at purchasing some Cali-Raised LEDs light bars/pods...anyone that has had them for awhile had any issues with yellowing or moisture getting in the housing? I know they are economy leds, just asking folks in the know.
     
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  2. Feb 16, 2017 at 5:46 AM
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    ZIB

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    I've had mine in my truck about a month, so not long at all, and have been very pleased with them. I got the amber pods and 20" slim.
     
  3. Feb 16, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    Hello,

    So we have gore vent systems on the side of our bars, which means the bar pressurized preventing moisture from getting inside and also we use 5w Osram Leds in side which guarantees 50,000 hours worth of pure white LED'S. Let me know if you have any questions!

    Jake
     
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  4. Feb 16, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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    OBXPaul

    OBXPaul Just do what you say you're going to do!

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    1983 restoration in progress, major mods so far new 6" lift and 35" Mickey Thompsons.
    I've had mine for about 7 months and they still look brand new. Great product, highly recommend!
     
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  5. Feb 16, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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    Midknight

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    Had mine about 2 months. Driven in rain, snow etc. So far so good
     
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  6. Feb 16, 2017 at 10:30 AM
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    Broccoli

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    Had mine about a year and no issues, besides the howling from the 50" pn the roof. But thats natural and nothingsome weatherstripping didnt fix.
     
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  7. Feb 16, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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    I'mTheDude

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    I've had mine for a few months. Other than the mounting hardware rusting on the pods in the first week, everything else is working flawlessly.
     
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  8. Feb 16, 2017 at 1:46 PM
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    GHOST SHIP

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    I've had most of mine since 2013 and no problems with any of them other than the outer housing finish dulling a bit due to prolonged UV exposure. Common with most light bars. Quick scuff with scotch brite and rustoleum and good as new. Jake @CaliRaisedLed is a solid dude that stands behind his products. If you ever have any problems let him know and he'll get you squared away.
     
  9. Feb 16, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    Sloth

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    Nothing here, had mine in about 6 months and submerged multiple times.
     
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  10. Feb 16, 2017 at 3:44 PM
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    ROCdermody

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    ^^good customer service^^

    I'm about 10 months in with amber pod ditch lights. One has gotten a case of the condensations, but Jake at @CaliRaisedLed has gone above and beyond to get me squared up.
     
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  11. Feb 16, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    Otis1382

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    Need to pm. I had no experience installing a lightbar. They answered multiple pm's along with leaving a phone number. They called me to help me with my install! I was very impressed with the customer service from both @CaliRaisedLed and @MojaveMadman. Actually did a write up on review thread. They'll both get my money when I get ditch lights
     
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  12. Feb 16, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    Oh, and no condensation
     
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  13. Feb 16, 2017 at 3:54 PM
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    Also put a "@" before their name to tag them.
     
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  14. Feb 16, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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    eccracer104

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    Between mine and my girlfriend's Tacoma we have 5 of their lights, light output is great and the "spot" beam on our pods is IMO more like a driving beam (which works out perfectly because 4 are ditch lights and one is a dust light).
    Out of the 5 one pod has some condensation on the inside, a quick PM to Jake and he took care of it immediately. Their customer service is top notch :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Feb 16, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    Hello,

    So on our own personal threads where I am "op" I have our contact infomation, phone and email, also if you have any question I am constantly on TW so shoot me a PM. But I don't know if you got an answer yet from your email. But we were out of stock on 30" combo beams, so we send you the brackets and harness right away to you and as soon as we have those back in stock we ship it right to you. But if you have any other questions or concerns shoot me a pm! Thanks.


    Also, thank you everyone else for the kind words about our products and customers service, it's mean a ton to us at CaliRaisedLed :thumbsup::cheers:
     
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  16. Feb 16, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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    Put mine on Christmas Day. Been through a LOT of temperature swings, and it looks like it did the day I installed it.
     
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  17. Feb 16, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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    I've ordered a relay bracket and a set of ditch brackets and 2x2 pods. Both orders came on time, got notifications via email and messenger immediately and shipping updates. Even exchanged some texts with Jake to confirm a few questions. I'd give them an A+ from my experience!
     
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  18. Feb 16, 2017 at 4:52 PM
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    I am not in front of our UPS system, but it was either sent out today or at worst ship out tomorrow.
     
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  19. Feb 16, 2017 at 5:26 PM
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    So what is up with the diagonal cut in the wind deflector behind the grill as shown in the installation video? I'm a bit nervous about that.....
     
  20. Feb 16, 2017 at 6:05 PM
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    It just always the bar to fit. It's doesn't effect anything at all. Most people even just take it out.
     

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