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4" light options/suggestions

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by 4x4Taco09, Dec 16, 2013.

  1. Dec 16, 2013 at 3:55 AM
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    4x4Taco09

    4x4Taco09 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    OK well I finally pulled the trigger and ordered front and rear armor, as well as some side steps, and an OME lift lol. I am just about tapped out as far as truck funds for a while lol

    Anyway, the front and rear bumper have 4" light cutouts/housings.
    2 pair (4 lights) in the front
    1 pair (2 lights) in the rear

    The front also has light tabs on one of the top bars for either 2 more lights or in my case, a 20" LED light bar that I want to put there one day.

    Now, Im looking for 6 4" lights. Never bought "off road lights". Obviously I've seen and been around them, although I've never paid them any attention because back home "Louisiana" we didn't really go out at night to mud ride. Well now that its a different type of terrain in AZ, I have been out later in the day and now understand their importance hahah

    I know "you get what you pay for", "you're paying for the name" I'm not new to modding, just lights.

    I noticed that some of these 4" lights can run up to around $800 for a pair. I will say that I'm not looking for top top top of the line. No I don't want parts store specials, but I do want good lights.

    Any suggestions and pros/cons of so suggested light? Thanks in advanced.
    Yes I am still researching on my own and watching youtube comparison videos as well, just curious to what the TW members run and like
     
  2. Dec 16, 2013 at 4:11 AM
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    PNW/TRD Steve

    PNW/TRD Steve Well-Known Member

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    ImMrYo Rear view mirror lift bracket. Changed out mud flaps. Salex glove box organizer. OEM Ashtray (cup). AVS Step Shields. 16x8 SCS F5 Matte Jet Black. 265/75 16 Cooper St Maxx. OME Bp-51s. U.S. Offroad Winch Mount (in process) Smittybuilt x20 12k synthetic winch (in process) More....
    What armor? Are the holes round or square? What are your goals for front and rear lights, i.e. spot, flood?
     
  3. Dec 16, 2013 at 4:18 AM
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    4x4Taco09

    4x4Taco09 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Sorry about that. Not really looking to say which brand yet haha. I don't care much for tube/prerunner bumpers. The vendors that do offer bumpers on here that I do like (plate bumpers) were very nice, but I was just looking for something else.

    All 4" holes are round

    As far as goals, Id like the 2 inner front lights to be spot pattern, and outer 2 to be flood pattern. For the rear, I thought about having them to come when my reverse lights do (swapped to LEDs, they're brighter, but in the desert at night, its not bright enough lol.

    The rear lights flood lights would be perfect.

    I really just ride trails and camp. The lights on the front would be used while trail riding and camping, and when some moron flashes me cause of my retrofit
     
  4. Dec 16, 2013 at 4:32 AM
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    PNW/TRD Steve

    PNW/TRD Steve Well-Known Member

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    I prefer plate bumpers too. Had ARB on my LX450.
    As far as lighting, if it were me, I would spend a little to get Lightforce 140s for the front and go with economy led floods in the rear.
    I have no personal experience with Lightforce lights but have done plenty of research and review reading on them.
    If you have factory fogs, you should be able to install those in the bumper.
     
  5. Dec 16, 2013 at 6:53 AM
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    4x4Taco09

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    Yes I have factory fog lights. Ill look up the light force 140s right now, never heard of them either

    I seen the led and hid 4" lights, and WOW those prices are crazy

    I like the road armor bumpers (most don't) it's all preference. Build it how you want it. I didn't buy road armors cause the price. But I got front and rear bumpers for 2k total.
     

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