Light Bars?
More Turbo
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From: LI, NY
This won't satisfy anyone wanting a 50" bar, but the pencil quality wiring schematic could help someone that wants the LEDs to fire with the OEM high beam switch.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-led-bar.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-led-bar.html
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I'll cast a vote for the cheap chinese disposable variety. I paid ~$50 for a 20 inch through Amazon. There are about 50 ones that are all clearly the same manufacturer with a different name on them.
When it dies, I'll do it again...
Why?
I am not racing Baja, I am not reliant on this for an occupational or commerical application. If it fails, it's a minor incovenience. I don't need this to last a decade. I hope it lasts 24 months. We'll see...
It's pretty easy to silicone the edges to help reduce water intrusion.
I bough a similar one for my RZR with the same plan. Cheap, disposable, works. . .until it doesn't and then Amazon Prime delivers a new one in 2 days.
When it dies, I'll do it again...
Why?
I am not racing Baja, I am not reliant on this for an occupational or commerical application. If it fails, it's a minor incovenience. I don't need this to last a decade. I hope it lasts 24 months. We'll see...
It's pretty easy to silicone the edges to help reduce water intrusion.
I bough a similar one for my RZR with the same plan. Cheap, disposable, works. . .until it doesn't and then Amazon Prime delivers a new one in 2 days.
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Bullet Proof Diesel sells a 20" bracket or a full Rigid kit that replaces the fog lights.
Bullet Proof Diesel LED Light Assembly, Ford 6.0L Diesel, F-Series, Rigid, lightbar
Bullet Proof Diesel LED Light Assembly, Ford 6.0L Diesel, F-Series, Rigid, lightbar
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These guys have some relatively inexpensive lights, but I can definitely vouch for them.
I was able to find the technical info I wanted on their site but I did find out the website is run out of a bridal shop on mission at in San Francisco and mailing address is a beauty supply store in Hayward.
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The common chicom led is 3 watts. The LED used in a driving light is 10 watts.
A chicom led bar with 40 ea of 3 watt LEDs for a total of 120 watts is not going to emit the same PATTERN of light as a 12 ea of 10watt LEDs.
The 3 watt LEDs are great for task lighting things that are in close proximity, where each 10watt led can reach out ahead of the vehicle further making a more suitable driving light.
That said you could possibly use a 40x3 watt led bar in traffic if aimed correctly because it isn't reaching out 1/2 a mile down the road like a more powerful light does.
If I was buying a light bar made from 3 watt LEDs i would just order it from a chicom Ebay seller with good ratings. I don't see any advantage to buying a private labeled chicom product at x times the price.
That said, I like the guys at trail worthy fab so if you want a know seller in the USA that you can call on the phone and talk to then he is as good or better then most.
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From: Yakima, Wash.
Pirate,
That is some interesting information. As for my little bar (40 @ 3w each), it has been more than bright enough to flood the road with light for a long ways out.
I guess is all boils down to what you need and how much you want to spend.
That is some interesting information. As for my little bar (40 @ 3w each), it has been more than bright enough to flood the road with light for a long ways out.
I guess is all boils down to what you need and how much you want to spend.
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