Anyone upgrade the LEDs in their light bar

I have looked all over Google without finding my answer. I have a 30" behind the bumper that and I really like that it's very low profile. I just wish it had the output of a 50". I know some of the 4D bars use 5w LEDs and my bar uses 3w so would it be possible to change the LEDs in my lightbar to get a greater output. Also can I get reflectors with a 10-20* pattern.

 

It would be easier to just buy a new light bar. Or get rigid industries

 

Was really hoping to have a project out of this and be able to say I "built" it. I'd really like to have 50" specs in a 30" package. Not sure Rigid can do that.

 

You will most likely run into issues of heat, you will need to put a big heat sink on it and possibly a couple of small electric fans.

 

I haven't tore it open just yet but I know it has at least one electric fan.

 

Other parts of the circuitry would have to be upgraded also, not just the LEDs.

 

That's the info I'm looking for. Thanks a lot.

 

Get a 30" 10 watt LED system (single row) the bigger, deeper reflectors have more "throw" than the dinky little 3 or 5 watters. Might not match output with a 50" but it should be about all you could expect from a 30" bar.

 

In most cases an upgrade like that would involve changing circuit boards, led's, and reflectors to get the enhanced output. At that point you're changing almost the entire Light Bar.
I noticed you mentioned wanting a 30" with the output of a 50"

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Your products seem amazing. I'd love to have a bar or two. Sadly in on a tight budget and the bar in question was gifted to me so no replacing it until I break it. Maybe one day I will have a Baja Designs

 

When the words "tight budget" come in to play. You should usually stick with what you've got, as a cheap alternative is probably more trouble than it worth 99.9% of the time

 

I had a hunch I would get the answers I got but figured I'd ask.

 

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Bailey coming in with the assist.