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40” light bar recommendations?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by brian2o0o, Jul 26, 2020.

  1. Jul 26, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    brian2o0o

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    Looking for something in the 40-42” range to put on a prinsu cab rack. Any recommendations for a lower end light bar with decent quality below $250 price range. I’ve seen the Cali Raised ones... is there anything cheaper worth going with? It won’t really get used too much(few trips a year), so I’m not looking to spend top dollar. Preferably a spot/flood combo.
     
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    T4RFTMFW

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    CaliRaised is about as crappy as I’d recommend.
     
  3. Jul 27, 2020 at 1:05 AM
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    Oh, well, thanks man! I'll keep that in mind.
     
  4. Jul 28, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    Please let us know if you have any questions! :thumbsup:
    https://caliraisedled.com/collectio...u-roof-rack-slim-led-light-bar-brackets-combo
     
  5. Aug 10, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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    I have a 42" caliraised for the prinsu and a set of caliraised ditch lights because I cannot justify spending $800+ for one lightbar with similar light output. They look and work great, zero complaints. Wiring was easy as well and they have the option to come with an OEM switch.
     
  6. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    Ralf

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    I did the cheap route, just as an interim solution. It works, but will be going with the Baja Designs S8 next for the amber dual function. I agree with @T4RFTMFW . Don't go for anything below Cali Raised.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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  9. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:17 AM
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    The S8
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    How's it look with the ambers on?
     
  11. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    GG makes decent/cheap bars, and I believe they have lifetime warranty. Cali raised is very active on here and I think their support is top notch as well. Don't have much experience with their lights, but I know the armor and other gear is good stuff.
     
  12. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    It looks awesome. Never tested it at night.

    I had a mishap with the harness I was sent when purchasing 2nd hand. I have the correct harness now, but need the time to wire everything up.
     
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  13. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:24 AM
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    Does your have clear and amber lenses for the main lights?
     
  14. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:25 AM
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    Just clear. It has the amber backlight option. I thought that's what you were referring to, sorry.
     
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    No you're correct, that's what I was after, the amber "clearance" lights essentially. Just the two center portions appear to have amber covers or it's just the picture haha.
     
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    man you can't go wrong with KC's warranties and the C series bars. I love mine. See if @Taylor@KC HiLiTES has any specials, coupon codes or "factory seconds." He's hooked me up big time in the past.
     
  17. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    I looked at those S8's but the price was pretty dang high!
     
  18. Aug 13, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    Essentially it'll look like this, was just curious if the two center light sections had amber covers too.. TACOMA 1-2.jpg
     
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    Yea I'm hoping to get a decent deal on a 40" if I can haha
     
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