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Led lightbar - Worth it?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by chappys4life, Jul 6, 2017.

  1. Nov 1, 2017 at 8:17 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I don't, sorry. It was just some inexpensive no name 30" with a lot of good reviews.
     
  2. Nov 1, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    If you want LEDs, get em.
    Look up your state regulation for aux lighting. It will tell you how many lights and height where "on road" use is allowed. Wire the lights through a dash switch with the power coming from one of the high beam fuse slots (add-a-fuse) as the control circuit power. This will allow the aux lights to only be used with your high beams, but also allow you to use your high beams without the aux lights being on. Also, use a weatherproof relay.
     
  3. Nov 1, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    inwood customs

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  4. Nov 1, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    I have a 20" and I predominately use it on back country roads when it is pitch black outside.
    I have found it really useful, esp when I go up to PA for Thanksgiving on the back country roads their
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2017 at 8:31 AM
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    They're definitely useful. On my '11 I had a 52" radius bar mounted on the roof, I used it as a work light all the time when I was working in the oil field. Driving back country oil field roads at night or early morning, it would light up both sides of the road and the ditches. Saved me from countless hogs and deer.

    I will say it's pretty much useless to a driver if there is any dust or rain or anything other than clear air as it'll reflect the light right back at you. The bumper is the way to go.
     
  6. May 20, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    is that like 45th gen?
     
  7. May 20, 2018 at 7:20 PM
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    Sounds an add for condoms.
     
  8. May 22, 2018 at 6:56 AM
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    I have a cheapo Amazon 20in light bar use for backroads an jumpy deer an night travel 4 wheeling I love it. Even with the ulitimate headlight upgrade sometimes it’s not enough.
     
  9. May 22, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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    Worth it? Yes but necessary? Not from most pictures I've seen. It's like a sticker or a patch.
     
  10. Jul 5, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    I use mine primarily when I go up to backwoods PA around Thanksgiving as the back roads are a bit tough with just the normal headlights. My light bar works really great for that and those roads are not off-road per say
     
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  11. Jul 5, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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    Op, just get the light bar. I run ditch lights in the bay area. I use them when I need them. There handy..
     
  12. Jul 5, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    This is from a year ago. I hope he’s made a decision by now, one way or another.
     
  13. Jul 10, 2018 at 10:48 PM
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    Did OP get the light bar? Interested in hearing more about the goat path.
     

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