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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 10:18 AM
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Light Bars?

Ok I've been looking at a lot of light bars lately. I like being able to light up the night. I know not to use when on the main roads when other cars are coming. But there is so many different models out there. What's the difference from the $100-$300 models to the awesome kc gravity pro6 for $1300? Or ones that are that priced?

Curved or straight ?

My goal is to Make it easier to see when driving like high beams. I want something that will last.

Also can I see some pics of excursions with them?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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I have not seen any led light bars in the $100-300 range that I would consider driving lights, they are adequate as work or tast lights but are a far cry from say a Baja designs or rigid industries led driving light. I have used a 40" Baja design led on the race truck and even as boy howdy as they are I think they are best used as fill in lights for your HID driving lights ( or high beams ) like you are describing.

The difference between the Ebay $300 and a legit $1300 unit is going to be the light output in brightness, pattern and aiming. For $1300 you are buying 10w diodes and electronic drivers to power them not 2w like every one I have seen on eBay ( even though they claim otherwise)

Both rigid and Baja designs will configure your bar with the combo of spot and flood to meet your spec.

That said, my kid has a Ebay led light bar that is 2 years old and other then the condensation in the lens the lights still turn on so I guess it has lasted at least that long. He just wanted it for the looks anyhow.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 06:33 PM
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I'm in the same boat and $1000 is a lot to spend on lights, but you and I will be happier in the long run.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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Yea, need to do other stuff to her first. Hoping to change the front bumper to 2005 model first. but want more light when driving at night.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 08:55 PM
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These guys make a bracket to hold a 20" bar in the bumper. Check them out.

Bumper Brackets for 20" LED light bars - 05-07 Ford Superduty F250/F350/Excursion
 
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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This 20" bar from Baja designs would fit the bill nicely. Not cheap and almost affordable.
OnX6, 20" Driving/Combo LED Light Bar
 
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 10:09 PM
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Wow love the light. anyone got any extra money? 100 rides in my Excursion? $200 in my shelby trailered by my excursion? lol
 
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I have this cheap light on the front of my Ex. It throws out a ton of light, and has been a perfect substitute for my high beams while running in the Pacific Northwest coastal mountains!

Amazon.com: Eyourlife 22 inch Led Light Bar Off Road 120W Work Light Bar For Jeep Cabin SUV Truck ATV Truck: Automotive Amazon.com: Eyourlife 22 inch Led Light Bar Off Road 120W Work Light Bar For Jeep Cabin SUV Truck ATV Truck: Automotive



As you can see in the picture, the light bar is a combo light. Floods on the outside with beams in the center.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 01:01 PM
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Anyone mount a 20 led in the opening between the front tow hooks
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by shelby67air
Anyone mount a 20 led in the opening between the front tow hooks
Check the link that Coop gave in post #6
 
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This is mine with a Rigid 30" curved bar. It is unbelievable how well it lighhts up the raod and the ditches
 
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Follow this link to pics of the bar and lighting shot at night

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nadian-ex.html
 
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