Light bar rankings
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honda250xtitan
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Cant go wrong with any of those three. KC seems to put higher quality stuff in their "pods" and "Flex series", looks like their generic light bars and cubes are pretty standard.
I love my Rigid DOT fogs on the Toyota, but i've switched over to all Baja Designs for my F 250. I like the aesthetics, and ease of maintence/swapping lenses etc more.
Plus, how many trucks do you see with Baja Designs squadrons inside the headlights running as the high beams?
I love my Rigid DOT fogs on the Toyota, but i've switched over to all Baja Designs for my F 250. I like the aesthetics, and ease of maintence/swapping lenses etc more.
Plus, how many trucks do you see with Baja Designs squadrons inside the headlights running as the high beams?
DavidR1
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I'd guess not many...because it's illegal. These lights are not DOT approved.
Bugser
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What about the Extreme LED Lightbars?
Extreme Series 5D 30" 5w OSRAM LED Light Bar
Anyone have experience with them? Suppossedly 36,000 lumens with OSRAM LED's.
I bought an Opt7 light bar on Amazon nearly 4 years ago. It still looks new, has no leaks or anything, and it still runs just as it did when I got it. Price was right, and considering I'm not a baja racer blowing through the desert at 100mph+, it has served it's purpose to a perfect degree.
Using BDs new fancy laser light bar because you go trailer camping a few times a year? Sounds like a solid case of a fool and their money if you ask me.
I for one, will never understand the need to have these stupidly expensive lighting options on 99% of the vehicles I see them on.
Using BDs new fancy laser light bar because you go trailer camping a few times a year? Sounds like a solid case of a fool and their money if you ask me.
I for one, will never understand the need to have these stupidly expensive lighting options on 99% of the vehicles I see them on.
ayeyothisiskyle
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I completely agree. I try to get to camp before dark because setting up camp at night just plain sucks and I'd rather have the night for relaxing and drinks around the fire. Although, I am considering a couple amber squadrons for my rear as a chase light.
It depends on how often you will actually use the lights. Do you really need thousands of dollars worth of lights for the few times you're caught in the dark?
Basically. This is why I got my light bar from caliraisedleds. They are most certainly knockoffs but with the discount the price was very good.
Xtremluck
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Some of us travel the backcountry at night over technical terrain and like quality lighting. I for one think its a worthy investment for that use case.
honda250xtitan
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honda250xtitan
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I've got a spot for them...""Patiently"" waiting for June to arrive
97BlackAckCL
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Agreed, I've had my Opt7 on my 4th Gen and also on my 5th Gen, it works great and I've had zero issues with it. I'd much rather pay 100 bucks and have it last several years than spend a grand on a light bar. Just me though
Battle Born Offroad
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We're stoked for them! have a ton on order
mbumpus11
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I, too, have had great success with my Opt7 32" light bar in my grille. Just under four years old and lights the road like I need it to, and throws light really far.
Looking at two baja pods to put in the rear though, not solely for backup lights, but will undoubtedly be used for back up at times as well as when I'm out working behind the truck at night.
Texas_Ranger
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I think you'll only get what your asking for is if someone actually has tried multiple brands to get something that works right. I've had a Caliraisedled 32" grill bar for a year and its done great. All I have to do is clean the lens every month or so. The research I've done shows that Baja ditch lights seem to be the best bang for your buck but I haven't pulled the trigger yet. The beauty of modding your rig is finding what works best. Many people don't want the trouble or the money wasting process when it comes to making decisions but thats part of the battle. You have to try and re-try sometimes to get it right. We make those sacrifices to try things. Good luck with your decisions.
2flyfishin
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Right now I have the Baja S8 30” combo light bar and it’s a real nice bar with a good output. Before this bar I had a Black Oak led 30” 6 watt combo double row bar with the Rago behind the grill mount. I switched bars because the double row Black Oak wouldn’t fit in my bumper and I had to go to a single row bar to accommodate the light bar opening. The single row Baja almost puts out as much light as the Black Oak double row with it’s bigger led’s and reflectors. When I was running my Black Oak bar on multiple occasions I was out with a friend of mine who has a Rigid 40” bar, I believe it’s a sr, and my 30” Black Oak seemed to put out more light than his 40” bar and he griped about it a couple times. If for some reason I need another light bar in the future and I have room for a double row bar I would get another Black Oak 6watt bar. If I only have room for a single row bar I will probably stick with Baja. I think the Rigid bars are over priced for what you get from what I’v seen. I still haven’t been around anyone with KC’s so maybe after I see some of them my mind could change.
