LED Light Bars
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Mountain Pass
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LED Light Bars
Hey all. I wanna see your light bars.
I'm tempted to go 50", but realize it may be overkill in many cases. Thinking maybe that using 2 smaller bars, under and over, might have benefits, or maybe 4, under and over and side by side.
In other words, I haven't a clue. Need some facts and opinions as well as innuendo or even just flat out bs. Set me straight or confuse me further. All is welcome.
I'm tempted to go 50", but realize it may be overkill in many cases. Thinking maybe that using 2 smaller bars, under and over, might have benefits, or maybe 4, under and over and side by side.
In other words, I haven't a clue. Need some facts and opinions as well as innuendo or even just flat out bs. Set me straight or confuse me further. All is welcome.
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Hey all. I wanna see your light bars.
I'm tempted to go 50", but realize it may be overkill in many cases. Thinking maybe that using 2 smaller bars, under and over, might have benefits, or maybe 4, under and over and side by side.
In other words, I haven't a clue. Need some facts and opinions as well as innuendo or even just flat out bs. Set me straight or confuse me further. All is welcome.
I'm tempted to go 50", but realize it may be overkill in many cases. Thinking maybe that using 2 smaller bars, under and over, might have benefits, or maybe 4, under and over and side by side.
In other words, I haven't a clue. Need some facts and opinions as well as innuendo or even just flat out bs. Set me straight or confuse me further. All is welcome.
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I'm not able to access the Rough Country website for some reason. Amazon doesn't give much information.
Questions ( not necessarily about Rough Country) :
Do they have bottom mounts? If so what is the spacing?
Height of both single row and double row?
A 5D lens appears to put out more light than a 4D. (Youtube video) Amazon lists those as well as 6D and even 7D lenses, many at a lower cost, which is sometimes a red flag. Are these an improvement or simply a gimmick?
Five watt Crees in a quality brand, based mainly on price, seem to be mostly single row. How do these compare to a double row light with 3w Crees?
Do they restrict airflow to the radiator? In my case not grill mounted, but on the brush guard.
Questions ( not necessarily about Rough Country) :
Do they have bottom mounts? If so what is the spacing?
Height of both single row and double row?
A 5D lens appears to put out more light than a 4D. (Youtube video) Amazon lists those as well as 6D and even 7D lenses, many at a lower cost, which is sometimes a red flag. Are these an improvement or simply a gimmick?
Five watt Crees in a quality brand, based mainly on price, seem to be mostly single row. How do these compare to a double row light with 3w Crees?
Do they restrict airflow to the radiator? In my case not grill mounted, but on the brush guard.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Frisco, TX
I'm not able to access the Rough Country website for some reason. Amazon doesn't give much information.
Questions ( not necessarily about Rough Country) :
Do they have bottom mounts? If so what is the spacing?
Height of both single row and double row?
A 5D lens appears to put out more light than a 4D. (Youtube video) Amazon lists those as well as 6D and even 7D lenses, many at a lower cost, which is sometimes a red flag. Are these an improvement or simply a gimmick?
Five watt Crees in a quality brand, based mainly on price, seem to be mostly single row. How do these compare to a double row light with 3w Crees?
Do they restrict airflow to the radiator? In my case not grill mounted, but on the brush guard.
Questions ( not necessarily about Rough Country) :
Do they have bottom mounts? If so what is the spacing?
Height of both single row and double row?
A 5D lens appears to put out more light than a 4D. (Youtube video) Amazon lists those as well as 6D and even 7D lenses, many at a lower cost, which is sometimes a red flag. Are these an improvement or simply a gimmick?
Five watt Crees in a quality brand, based mainly on price, seem to be mostly single row. How do these compare to a double row light with 3w Crees?
Do they restrict airflow to the radiator? In my case not grill mounted, but on the brush guard.
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After reading several reviews, I went with a Westin 30".
I was under the impression that it was USA made, but sure enough, it wasn't. Made in China.
Still a nice light. Heavy, with a nice heat sink.
I also ordered a set of Rigid LED fog lights from Amazon.
The Rigid lights, while looking bullet proof, had obviously been a return. The box had been retaped and screws were missing from the lens plate. Odd, both fog lights had the same two middle screws missing. It gave me the feeling that the lights had been repaired under poor quality control. With Rigid's great reputation and all, I'm not sure they'll get any more of my business. Too much money to be disappointed.
I was under the impression that it was USA made, but sure enough, it wasn't. Made in China.
Still a nice light. Heavy, with a nice heat sink.
I also ordered a set of Rigid LED fog lights from Amazon.
The Rigid lights, while looking bullet proof, had obviously been a return. The box had been retaped and screws were missing from the lens plate. Odd, both fog lights had the same two middle screws missing. It gave me the feeling that the lights had been repaired under poor quality control. With Rigid's great reputation and all, I'm not sure they'll get any more of my business. Too much money to be disappointed.
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AZ, I've been looking all over for information on the grill you have with no luck. Where did you get that? I like the mesh look. Thanks
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