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LED Light Bars

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by ToyotaKTMracing, Oct 17, 2012.

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  1. Dec 17, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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    zopperman

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    zopperman LED & HID positive

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    Thanks, but I think for the price I can't beat the bar. I may try and put it in my grille, but more likely the lower grille and just ditch my front plate
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2013 at 11:05 AM
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    So I just bought a set of 2x2 pods in flood and a combo double row 20" bar where should I mount them hum.
    I also got a set of 2x2 pods in spot for the holes in my back bumper.
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2013 at 1:36 PM
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    JWaldz It puts the Joe Dirt in the hole

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    Working on a project right now.. keeping it nice and low.

    20131211_222234_zpsme4zhsxx_4a5b6d2888da3b102df7843aa6ac114f9adbe2fb.jpg
     
    JWaldz, Dec 17, 2013
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  4. Dec 17, 2013 at 2:11 PM
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    Looks good!! Keep 'em coming!! I also had height/length issues with my mods. I don't want to leave my truck outside -- the garage is nice for both of us!!
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

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    ToyotaKTMracing [OP] The Blue Warrior

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    Looks sick!
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

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    ToyotaKTMracing [OP] The Blue Warrior

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    Well that's true. Blitzpro could be brighter if they tried.
     
    ToyotaKTMracing, Dec 17, 2013
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  7. Dec 20, 2013 at 12:44 PM
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    Chas of MRT

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    Chas of MRT Total Automotive Performance

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    This is true, and with Rigid REDOING their E & SR series with higher quality components, and the new SR2 & E2 lines, the other stuff just doesnt even compare.
     
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  8. Dec 21, 2013 at 9:23 AM
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    Well, Me. i sell them and i'm in canada. I could send them to you wrapped in some xmas paper so RI won't know and cry about it :)

    It run's for about half the price of RI's
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    Do you have a website?
     
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  10. Dec 21, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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    :rolleyes: guess some people don't care about the time and money companies spend on creating awesome products in the USA.
     
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  11. Dec 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM
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    Well i guess i'd rather buy two bars for the price of one and it's more like "assemble" in the usa ;)
     
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  12. Dec 21, 2013 at 9:02 PM
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    i don't have them listed on a website but Pm me your email address and i'll send you a product list.

    thanks
    pat
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2013 at 10:01 PM
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    Hardly created in the usa. The cost mostly is in the technology and production, from china, and that doesn't really justify 2x or 3x the price so they can assemble it. I understand any market can have this sort of thing thrive but that's only because RI have been trail blazing the mainstream consumer market for high output LED lights for autos. This does not mean they have invented, developed, or god forbid, manufacture their own tech that has been in the works since long before RI was a twinkle in anyones eye. I mean, I know what you mean and I agree to the sentiment of quality but patent laws are so damn ridiculous and outdated these days. If I want to buy the cheaper alternative that is comprised of the same hardware only built by someone else and lacking marketing for a fraction of the price, I will. This is how capitalism works isn't it? And weren't patents born from the same ideology? Just saying...

    On the other hand, I would be singing a very different tune if these light bars didn't have cree leds but maybe, dare I say, Rigid Industries LEDs? Or housings, circuit boards, regulators, etc. that are actually produced by them? That sure would shut people like me up.
     
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  14. Dec 22, 2013 at 3:15 AM
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    I have an okled 20" double row spot/flood combo and love it. I get compliment s all the time.
     
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  15. Dec 22, 2013 at 5:24 AM
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    x2. Side by side comparison with rigid is almost no difference.
     
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  16. Dec 22, 2013 at 5:47 AM
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    just curious how thick of wires are you guys running with these led light bars? what is the minimum gauge wire you recommend? thanks
     
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  17. Dec 22, 2013 at 6:13 AM
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    for my 40" I did 10g + and 12g - from the light to the relay because it's what I had laying around. i wouldn't go less than 12. From the cab switch the to relay i used 16 or 14, doesn't really matter just a trigger wire
     
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  18. Dec 22, 2013 at 6:48 AM
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    k thanks!
     
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  19. Dec 22, 2013 at 5:09 PM
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    I just used the standard China-man wiring harness. But with a daystar switch
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-New-Car-...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35cfd2f42e. I think it is all 14g, but it is relayed


    If I remember correctly, I believe my 32" Tontron 180W double row uses only 15A. A single halogen off road light uses about 10a EACH!

    Most of the LED light bars already have a deutsch connector (the red & green plug on the harness), and the wiring harness also have them...makes for a nice clean install.
     
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  20. Dec 24, 2013 at 8:25 AM
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    I'm using the wire harness that came with my bar. Looks to be about 18g wire.
     
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