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The Retrofit Source LED Light Bars: Good or not so good?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by JeffP213, Mar 7, 2016.

  1. Mar 7, 2016 at 3:55 PM
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    JeffP213

    JeffP213 [OP] I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    Im wondering if anyone has tried the Morimoto light bars from TRS. There are no reviews online for them:

    https://www.theretrofitsource.com/l...g/xtorch-40-light-bar-51305.html#.Vt4UTkU8KnM

    The son's of bitches have a 10 year warranty, although I haven't read the fine print.

    I'm patiently awaiting the arrival of my Prinsu rack and went with a 40" cut out so I'm trying to get a decent light for a decent price. Thanks for your input!

    image.jpg
     
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  2. Mar 8, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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    CaptainMorgan

    CaptainMorgan Custom headlight retrofits

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    Never tried them myself, but all their other products are top notch, so I imagine their light bars would be as well. I say go for it!
     
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  3. Mar 8, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    SixthSnail

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    Looks sick too
     
  4. Mar 8, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    JeffP213

    JeffP213 [OP] I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    I think the black casing is pretty badass and would look good with the black on my rack. Think I'm gonna do it. I'll post a review a few weeks down the road.
     
  5. Mar 8, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    SixthSnail

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    I think I will down the line as well. Super affordable
     
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  6. Mar 10, 2016 at 1:49 PM
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    TRSJimmy

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    Subd for later. I can get you pictures later tonight
     
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  7. Mar 10, 2016 at 1:50 PM
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    All Morimoto products I've used in the past have been very kind to me. I'd say go for it.
     
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  8. Mar 10, 2016 at 5:51 PM
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    TRSJimmy

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    Not my pictures

    52" House about 150ft away

    27"

    27"
     
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  9. Mar 10, 2016 at 7:44 PM
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    Pics of it on your truck?
     
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  10. Mar 10, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    Sorry, I should of stated. It's not my picture, just some customers of theirs
     
  11. Mar 10, 2016 at 9:48 PM
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    Oh sweet! Thanks.

    I’m gonna grab one
     
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  12. Mar 10, 2016 at 10:41 PM
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    I'll be buying a 40 inch once my prinsu from the gb is installed. I think it looks awesome with the black housing. The amber lenses can be swapped on only a few sections too leaving both white and amber lights. I emailed TRS about the warranty. My questions and the response are attached.

    Screenshot_2016-03-10-23-53-15.jpg Screenshot_2016-03-10-23-53-23.jpg
     
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    Thanks fellas. I appreciate y'all. I'm gonna pull the trigger on this in the next week. I think the amber lenses on the edge is going to look pretty rad
     
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    I’m gonna run a 40” on my roof rack all white and run a 20” in my front bumper once I buy it from @RelentlessFab down the line. I’ll go all amber for that one I think.
     
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    TRS doesn't normally sell shitty stuff, I'd say go for it.
     
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    This, this sounds like a fantastic idea.

    I kind of want to run a 50 on the roof, and then some of the 4bangers behind the grill.
    But this all requires money. Maybe once I have some.
     
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  19. Mar 11, 2016 at 11:07 AM
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    SixthSnail

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    My roof rack is 49" wide so a 50 would look weird. I like how this can look discrete like Satin Pelfrey's baja Lightbar. Under the rack.



    I'll have to keep my sunroof closed when it's on lol.
     
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  20. Apr 1, 2016 at 11:30 PM
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    Just put a 27" in my lower valance. It's great. I want to order a 20" for my grill cut out. But it only fits 19"
     
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