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Quick question on light bar size.

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by crabslayer, Dec 6, 2015.

  1. Dec 6, 2015 at 10:58 PM
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    crabslayer

    crabslayer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys im looking to get a bar for the roof on my 15 dclb. Im just wondering what size and brands you guys recommend? I would go measure my truck myself but its still in the shop getting my lockers installed. Thanks.
     
  2. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:01 PM
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    You might cruise the second gen build pages, becuase the size and style depend a bit on how you will be mounting and budget.
     
  3. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:10 PM
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    Im thinking about a 40-42". It seems like to get a decent name brand light bar its about $1000. I have a 20'' ridig coming with my new bumper i ordered but i think im going to have a hard time paying $1500. I was just wondering if any one had any suggestions.
     
  4. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:11 PM
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    I would pic your mounting hard ware before you pic your light bar, or check out member caliraised, I think he sells a kit.
     
  5. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:11 PM
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    50 inch curved led lightbar fits perfectly on the roof and a 30 inch straight led lightbar in the lower grill. Okie lightbar crew,Phillips are good entry level lightbar then rigid is top of the line
     
  6. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:12 PM
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    Relentless fabricating is a vendor they have great products and good price
     
  7. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:13 PM
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    ^^^^^ they are right, my bad.
     
  8. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:33 PM
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    I have a 40" Rigid SR2 light for my roof rack but if I had to pick again, I'd choose Baja Designs.
    Nothing against Rigid, I just like the designs and user serviceability of BD.
     
  9. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:37 PM
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    Has any one ever used the rampage light bar from sidedtracked offroad. Im not looking to spend a lot on a bar right now as i just put front and rear arb lockers and a compressor as well as ordered a pelfrybilt bumper with ridig 20'' bar and fog lights.
     
  10. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:38 PM
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    I mean i dont want to buy junk. Im just wondering if i would be better off waiting and spending a little more money.
     
  11. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:44 PM
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