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

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

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  1. Apr 2, 2016 at 8:39 AM
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  2. Apr 2, 2016 at 9:25 AM
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    No, 27 was the bar, the tour he's are the closeouts
     
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  3. Apr 2, 2016 at 10:15 AM
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  4. Apr 2, 2016 at 10:23 AM
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    Yea I will later
     
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  5. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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    JeffP213 [OP] I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    Mounted mine yesterday. I really like the low profile look of the light and this SOB puts out the light! My only complaint is the brackets are tiny and the screws it comes with are a pain in the ass to work with. But overall I'm pretty pleased with what it does and how it looks for the $.

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  6. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    Just sold me on one. That will be my next 200 bucks haha. What size is that?
     
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  7. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:26 AM
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    JeffP213 [OP] I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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  8. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:26 AM
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    JeffP213 [OP] I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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  9. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    I wish CA didnt require front license plates.. I would put one in the lower valance if the plat didnt cover the middle of it.
    Regardless, I still want one! I'll figure out somewhere to put it
     
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  10. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:36 AM
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    @logcabinwc I think there is a member who makes a kit to move the plate
     
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  11. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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    Never put a license plate on, I'm in SoCal and haven't been bothered by any police for it:thumbsup:

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  12. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    My dad was ticketed for no front plate... So never wanted to risk it. But if a member makes a relocation kit I might consider it!
    I just bought everything to instal 6 switches in the glasses pocket on the ceiling.. and have 1 blank spot left. Guess I know whats going to go there eventually :)
     
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  13. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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  14. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:50 AM
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  15. Apr 2, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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    And how many lumens are you pumping out of the front of your truck? Holy shit man...
    I'm slightly jelly...
     
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  17. Apr 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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    Awesome, I just bought the Prinsu Design rack and was wondering if the 40" bar would fit. I came into this thread to see if anyone had done it yet. Thanks for saving me the hassle of figuring it out! :cheers:
     
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  19. Apr 2, 2016 at 8:27 PM
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    Just drill the damn plate and put washers behind it. The holes are already there. Lightbar to be ordered soon._20160402_232422.jpg
     
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    Those that have these, How long is the harness? Will it reach to the engine compartment from the roof?
     
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