Recommendation on roof LED Bar

whitetiger

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Any recommendations on roof LED bars? Or specific brand? Open to curve or straight. Budget is max $300. Will be getting my Gobi rack hopefully next month so I’d like to take advantage of any Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. If you can post a pic of your LED bar that would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!
Mike
 
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Something to think about, light zone explained. https://youtu.be/F0YOItyKioE

If functionality is an honest consideration the only thing that should be mounted above the windshield is very narrow beam high powered spot lighting. Anything other than that doesn’t belong on the roof unless your just doing it for the look, which is fine, but if that’s the case and we’re going to be honest about it a 40”-50” light bar at that price point is going to low quality no matter what you buy.
 
I bought a cheapo light bar from amazon (combo flood and spot light), and it works just fine. Just read the reviews, and pick the one that fits your budget.

Keep in mind, when buying a budget light bar. They may have waterproofing issues, and the bracket themselves might not be the best quality brackets out there, and the light bar switch tends to be cheaply made.

As far as light output, mine seems plenty bright for a cheapo light bar. It works very well for most offroad situations. I remedied the switch by using a Bluetooth lighting system, so no rat nest of wires.

I don't care enough about the light bar to let the watertightness bother me or the brackets bother me.

Also keep in mind, if you are mounting this on a full roof length roof rack, and the light bar is mounted close to the windshield, prepare for a lot of light splash back on your hood and to light up the dust on your windshield. It's annoying. Ideally, you want the roof light bar mounted 6 to 12 inches further back away from the windshield to minimize light splash on your hood.

I also wanted to add, that a roof mounted light bar is pretty much useless if you don't venture offroad much, due to current laws regarding offroad lights on public highways.

YMMV
 
I have an opt7 brand one from Amazon. 2 years now and no issues whatsoever. Well worth the 100 I paid for it.

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Save your money, I'm guessing you'll never use it to justify the price anyway...unless you're just trying to 'look' cool?

For $300, you're better off getting some Baja Design Squadrons and putting in the stock fog location. You'll use them more often and its more functional location anyway.
 

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