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Just lobbing up a softball here... Rigid lights, worth the price?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ATR55, Dec 14, 2016.

  1. Dec 14, 2016 at 3:55 PM
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    w:ll:s

    w:ll:s Well-Known Member

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    And they arn't made in China.....
     
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  2. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:05 PM
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    Baja Designs

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    Very true! We manufacture our Lights in San Marcos, CA and they average 65-75% US Content. The components that come from overseas are usually minor like connectors and other small items.

    We do our best to keep as much as we can in the USA :oldglory:... ANYONE is welcome to come by our Facility and take a tour.


    Give us a ring (800)422-5292x114, email bailey@bajadesigns.com, or feel free to stop on by. We offer a great discount for TW members.

    Baja Designs
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    - Bailey, Baja Designs
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:52 AM
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    No more Turd-gen :)
    since this thread is now mostly dead I don't feel its thread jacking any more...
    lets pretend I didn't know jack squat about led light bars but was interested in putting one on. I was looking at the wickedlightbars.com as I wont be spending 1000+ on a light bar either.
    My question was that I was interested in the 50-54 inch curved or straight but I was wondering if there is a way to mount it at the top of the windshield without drilling into the vehicles body? I have a 2016 trd pro 4 runner with roof cross bars but nothing else. thanks in advance and thanks for turning me on to wickedlightbars.
     
  4. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:58 AM
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    Get Caliraised. I have Rigid D-series fog lights, but I got them because it's the only kit that actually looks good.
     
  5. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:11 AM
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    Got to have a light bar to be cool

     
  6. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:15 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Awesome!!!

    Saw this puppy last weekend!!

    20161211_092638.jpg
     
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  7. Dec 15, 2016 at 8:06 AM
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    ATR55

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    That's sooo overland bro! NIOCE
     
  8. Dec 15, 2016 at 8:06 AM
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    I know!!! He had a white one in the lower valance also!!! Can you see it?
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2016 at 8:08 AM
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    ATR55

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    OMG OMG OMFG, it must be a marine bar! That's the first Camero submersible I've ever seen, I totally regret buying a Tacoma now...
     
  10. Dec 15, 2016 at 8:08 AM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  11. Dec 15, 2016 at 8:59 AM
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    Ossaris

    Ossaris A Bad Person Doing Good Things

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    Black Oak offers 2 different options for each of the bars. A 3 watt/osram and 5 watt/osram. The 3 is quoted at 18.7k lumens, while the 5 is at 33k lumens. I'm not 100% sure of candela measurement, but I think it's calculable and the guys in shop would definitely be able to help you with that answer. The distance is pretty crazy. At least several hundred feet no problem and I'm using the combo bars (spots would throw beam even further).
     
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  12. Dec 15, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    Think just the spot pattern in the 30" bar would be awesome then if I ever do a roof top, I could combo to get more peripheral light. I don't really like the look of the roof top though nor do I need that much light.
     
  13. Dec 15, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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    Ossaris

    Ossaris A Bad Person Doing Good Things

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    That's fair. I got it primarily for use out camping and in the sand dunes. Don't use it a lot aside from that. Personally, I love the aesthetic and am quite happy with the build. However, if I had to do it again, I'd probably have gone a different way.

    Honestly, I'd recommend just getting the combo now. I was originally thinking to do exactly what you are describing. After a few discussions with dealers, they swayed me towards a double combo build, which I don't regret for one second. The combo just gives you so much flexibility on the lower bumper. Want to see out into oblivion? Awesome, have the bar mounted level. Want to see more of the floor in front of you? No problem! Change the pitch of the mount a bit.

    Here's a short vid of the lights turned on, one-by-one. First is driving LEDS, then low-beams, high-beams, bumper bar, roof bar.
     
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  14. Dec 15, 2016 at 9:34 AM
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    Sitting outside Buffalo Wild Wings a couple weeks ago. He was inside eating.

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  15. Dec 15, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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    Hello,

    Ill Chim in too since we were mentioned in the OP. We have our bracket Light Combo deals for a at your door price of 269.99 with FREE shipping and comes with everything you need. 1) Tacoma Bumper brackets 2) 5D, 300W, 28,000 Lumens, 30" LED Light Bar 3) Wiring Harness with a Switch.

    We pride our self in the quality of our products for an affordable price. We are lucky to have the support of Tacoma World and have sold this set up alone to Hundreds of these guys. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Thanks

    http://caliraisedled.bigcartel.com/product/2016-toyota-tacoma-31-5-light-bar-lower-bumper-brackets
     
  16. Dec 15, 2016 at 9:52 AM
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    Great video, that really helps. I assume you have the 5 watt lights?
     
  17. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    Ossaris

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    Yessir. It's totally worth it for the minor price bump, especially for you if you are only looking to use the bumper bar solo.
     
  18. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:47 AM
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    Taylor@KC HiLiTES

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    Here's an idea for you of how our C30 (C-Series 30" bar) will perform off road. And below that, is a video just showing the product in better clarity (not the 30" of course).





     
  19. Dec 15, 2016 at 11:53 AM
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    TomTwo

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  20. Dec 15, 2016 at 1:43 PM
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    what kind of switch does your wiring harness come with? Is it easy to use a MICTUNING type push switch with it?
     

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