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30" Light Bar?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Brawler1588, Oct 11, 2018.

  1. Oct 11, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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    Brawler1588

    Brawler1588 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have been reading and reading all day and still undecided. Looking for a mid level 30" light bar. The 3 I have narrowed it down is the auxbeam cheapest at $109 but has a 1 year warranty, than is the cali raised light bar that comes in at $200 with a 3 year warranty, last is the most expensive the k/c 336 at $350 backed by their 23 year warranty. Next would be which mounting bracket the cali raised or the rago fabraication one. Pictures and reasoning why you choose it. Thank you in advance
     
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  2. Oct 11, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Yankee89

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    I am wondering the same thing. Which is the best one to go with..
     
  3. Oct 11, 2018 at 6:26 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Cali is midgrade Chinesium.

    I’d go with a good off brand, or a good brand.
     
  4. Oct 11, 2018 at 7:03 PM
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    Yankee89

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    What is a good brand?
     
  5. Oct 11, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    2ayne

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    I’ll sell you a lightly used 32” Caliraised and brackets for $175 plus shipping OBO
    Never had a problem with it mounted in the grille. Light output is good for the price. Brackets are nice and as an extra bonus it doesn’t have any condensation in it after 7 or so months of use.
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  6. Oct 11, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    YOTA 4X4

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    I have a 30” Rigid SR Pro Spot/Flood combo. It’s not on your list and you may have no interest in it that’s ok. My point is it’s an AWESOME place to mount a light. It works very very well. And I used Rago mounts.... couldn’t be happier.
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    Midgrade is being generous.
     
  8. Oct 11, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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  10. Oct 11, 2018 at 8:39 PM
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    m603holden

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    Out of curiosity. Where does the caliraised stuff line up against the Mictuning stuff in public eye ?

    Anyone have input ?
     
  11. Oct 11, 2018 at 9:56 PM
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    Brawler1588

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    I would like it on my list but the price is out of reach. Mamma bear makes the money and I stay home with the kiddo so asking for accessories Is already tough.
     
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  12. Oct 11, 2018 at 10:15 PM
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    there is a bunch of threads on this with different bars and mounts.... just look around
    ps i put in a auxbeam 32 INCH 180W CREE COMBO STRAIGHT LED LIGHT BAR (5D PROJECTOR LEN) and i made my mounts for $10. ok i didn't need light the sun power and drive at 60 down a trail light but for the $100 i spent its great and in 3 years i can replace it with something better than what's out now for a 3rd the price.. it all depends on what and how much you need it ..
     
  13. Oct 12, 2018 at 2:35 AM
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    Not sure if you're interested, but I have a 30" rigid industries radiance bar with amber backlighting, the pricey dual trigger harness, Rago fab stealth brackets and OEM style button. All brand new/never used in the box. I'd sell it all for $400. Rigid is a bit pricey, but I think they are second only to baja designs which would cost almost double that.
     
  14. Oct 12, 2018 at 3:30 AM
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    OP. JUMP ON THAT DEAL
     
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  16. Oct 12, 2018 at 5:40 AM
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    Where in Ohio are you located?
     
  17. Oct 12, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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  18. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    A good brand would be some Baja that is backed with their lifetime warranty
     
  19. Oct 12, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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