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Hidden Lightbar Worth It?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by OuchIDied, Apr 10, 2020.

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  1. Sep 17, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    Pretty sure the DD 32” is a single row.
     
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  2. Sep 17, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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  3. Sep 17, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    Definitely 1 row.
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  4. Sep 24, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    Found a pic of the light bar mount I bought here in a group buy many years ago. The bracket mounted using the existing mounting brakets at the top, and at the center support. The bracket mounting holes are slotted to allow for adjutment up and down. This bracket is rock solid and has been in my truck since about 2009. Pay no attention to those Hella Supertone horns. They were horrible and went into the trash. I'm now using the 4-note Cadillac horns.

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  5. Sep 24, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    I like it!
     
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  6. Sep 27, 2020 at 6:37 PM
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    Time to reduce the power of the switch light (text) LED.

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    10 kOhm right?
     
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  7. Oct 10, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    Ray 10s Diode dynamics Hidden Light bar Toyo AT2s
    Well got the diode dynamics hidden light bar all mounted up and I like it a lot.

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  8. Oct 10, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Looks great. I like it.
     
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  9. Oct 10, 2020 at 6:41 PM
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    Ray 10s Diode dynamics Hidden Light bar Toyo AT2s
    Thanks
    Tried it out tonight and it’s exactly the extra light I wanted
     
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  10. Oct 11, 2020 at 4:21 AM
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    I like the amber white combo looks great
     
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  11. Oct 13, 2020 at 4:57 AM
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  12. Oct 13, 2020 at 7:09 PM
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    If you are looking to save money and just light up the whole neighborhood, here's what I purchased:
    $169 iJDMTOY Lower Grille 30" LED Light Bar Kit Compatible with 2016-23 Toyota Tacoma, Includes (1) 180W High Power LED Lightbar, Lower Bumper Opening Mounting Brackets & On/Off Switch Wiring Kit
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0752ZF8J7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    This thing is bright and the brackets install with ease. You can also adjust the angle of the bar a bit better since it mounts a bit differently to the brackets. I am overall happy with this bar. Also have some switches that I ordered from DHgate which I am going to try out with this bar. Currently using that nasty OEM one it comes with.
     
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  13. Oct 13, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    Ray 10s Diode dynamics Hidden Light bar Toyo AT2s
    I think lights are like buying suspension buy once or buy China cheap and kick yourself when it fails as most of that Alibaba crap does, not really cheaper in the long run IMO.
     
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  14. Oct 13, 2020 at 11:07 PM
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    I disagree. There are certain types of products that I would definitely not buy from Alibaba/DHgate/china. You can just do some research and find out that most of these companies that are selling you these "high quality" products, are just buying them in bulk from manufacturers overseas and giving you a better warranty.
     
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  15. Oct 14, 2020 at 10:50 AM
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    I could not agree more, I believe there are people on here doing exactly what you described above ¥ and yes with a little research you can find the exact same China made product that they are selling minus the slightly better warranty and other additional stuff they have added.
    But in the case of Diode Dynamics and a few other high end brands the product is designed and manufactured in the US and believe me there is a difference in quality.
    They also offer a crazy Long warranty for lighting product and in-house support so buying from them is a double win.
    Again IMO.
     
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  16. Oct 14, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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    Yes with the provided link you can build out your lighting kit and add the light bar into it!
     
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  18. Jan 9, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    I broke lower grill. I see you cut yours with hidden light bracket. Thinking might do same. I think looks better your way vs behind the plastic grill. Assume you cut the tabs off bumper so light bar flush with plastic? Any info is appreciated.
     
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  19. Jan 10, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    My father once told me that "If it seems to good to be true, it probably is." Trust me, in over 40 years of playing with upgraded vehicle lighting, I have always found that you get what you pay for. Some stuff that looked great in the ad great arrives looking like crap. Some stuff that starts out bright, fails in pretty short order. Some stuff that claims to be water resistant looks like an aquarium in a year or two. Get my drift?
     
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  20. Jan 10, 2021 at 8:53 AM
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    It was worth it and very easy to do. The light was better than my current setup. I crashed thru some ice that tore up my plastic bumper and went with Victory 4x4 strike bumper now with small LED light bar.
     
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