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Anyone have any experience with Amazon Led Light Bars?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by themanbearpig012, Mar 8, 2017.

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  1. Mar 22, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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    Just put OPT7 LED's in my headlights and fogs. They're amazing.
     
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    Have 2 12" auxbeam lights. Been through one winter with plenty of snow, rain and salt. Still no signs of water. Can't beat it for the price.

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  4. Mar 22, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    I got a realllly bad whistle from mine. Going to try to add some door edging to reduce it but does anyone else have the problem or a solution? Just from the bar in the bumper.
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    I am having the exact same problem with mine. The door trim helps but its still not quiet when I have a cross wind. Others have used silicone instead of weatherstripping. I am going to try that this weekend.
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    Once 8 lifted my truck in the front, I noticed a whistle. Guessing it's coming from the lights. Where are you adding stripping to reduce the noise? Thanks
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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    You add weatherstripping in the cooling channel of the lightbar itself. You space it in between the grooves six to 12 inches apart. My understanding is that the wind causes the channels to catch air and vibrate and that is what makes the whistling noise. The weatherstripping reduces vibration and in turn reduces and eliminates the whistle.
     
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  8. Mar 23, 2017 at 6:23 AM
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    Cool, thank! That is pretty neat that the brackets fit that well!
     
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  9. Mar 23, 2017 at 7:25 AM
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    Run a long strip of edge trim on the lowest fin and the highest fin, across the entire fin. Listen for the whistle next time you hit the highway. Should be virtually eliminated. IF not, add a couple strips to the next set of fins, maybe the middle fin too. Wind noise of course will always be there.
     
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  10. Mar 23, 2017 at 7:47 AM
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    Sounds good, goino to take a look at it this weekend
     
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  11. Mar 23, 2017 at 11:41 AM
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    I replaced the EYOURLIFE 180 W (not bright enough for my use) and I have now the KAN SMART NEW 5D LENS / 300 W.
    Both purchased on Amazon.

    The Kan Smart come with complete wiring, relay and swicht, very easy to install, and plenty bright.
    The only issue : some condensation and water after the car wash. (although they said it is waterproof...)

    I'll open it and try to seal with some silicone
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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    Which $20 bar did you get?
     
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  13. Mar 23, 2017 at 3:57 PM
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    enough to have fun
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  14. Mar 23, 2017 at 4:20 PM
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    Pics of the LED bar. Think it was $35 on Amazon. 150W, plenty bright

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    I got my for 99$ off Amazon it was the 32" 426 watt I believe, it's super bright lights up the trail and beyond. I think it was the creed one.
     
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  16. Mar 29, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    NiLight 31" LED bar on Amazon. $68
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    https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Waterproof-Mounting-Brackets-Vehicles/dp/B019XT82MQ
    Bonus? The mounts fit right into the exiting two holes in the bumper behind the grill, lower area. Just had to re-drill for height. And, I only had to remove the front grill to do the install.
    Did this in steps, relay and wire, switch hook up ($10 Amazon), install light and hook up. Everything crimped and heat shrunk, no tape.

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    LED Only
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    Ive had a 20 inch eyourlife 2 row light bar for about 2 years now. Haven't had an issue. Doesnt rain much in socal, but its been covered in mud and some rain, no problems.
     
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  19. Mar 29, 2017 at 3:39 PM
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    I think it's about 20 something, it's been a while. IMG_2235.jpg
     
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    Chee howzit brah looks great! hows the wind noise? I like that low pro mount
     
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