Ultimate Ditch Light / A Pillar Lighting Guide
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TotalAutomotiveLV
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Paragon1
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One of the most popular lighting upgrades we get requests for are ditch lights, or lights that mount near the front A Pillar in the lower corners of the windshield. Weve put together a list of the most popular ditch light options that we get requests for, as well as a few new ideas you may not have seen. We highly recommend the CBI Offroad line of products, including their ditch light mounts that we offer for $49 with the purchase of any light set.
A traditional ditch light would mount with around a 45 degree outward angle and feature some type of flood light to, well light up ditches. Most of our customers are using them with a forward facing light - for this application we recommend tighter spot & extreme spot lights for maximum effectiveness at this mounting height, as well as to avoid light splash onto the hood.
CBI Ditch Light Bracket for 2010+ 4Runner
Without a doubt our most popular combination is the Vision X 4.5" Light Cannon set Only $330 delivered! We will beat any price on VX (CTL-CPZ110KIT) on a set of CBI Ditch Brackets (5th Gen PN - GEN54Runner). The round light look is clean.
From member [MENTION=49966]mikey's2010SR5[/MENTION] Build.
If you like the round light look but would like something a little larger, or want a throwback look, be sure to check out the new 40w KC Hilites Pro-Sport Gravity 6" LED lights (KC Part Number 643 - Spot Pair) with included oldschool KC light guards.
Speaking of KC Hilites, we saw their new FLEX LED system setup as a ditch-light on their Raptor. This new pair of dual 10w spot leds puts out a ton of light for the size and has a look like nothing else on the market. The anodized light bezels come in a variety of colors for a custom look. Youll need 2x Part Number KC 271, to get this look.
There isnt an LED light thread out there that doesnt mention the Rigid Industries brand and they have an array of options that work great in this position. If you like the size of the standard 2x2 dually, check out Rigids new Dually D2 Hyperspot which has a super tight, 5 degree beam for maximum distance in the ditch light position. Part number 50741 gets you a pair of the Rigid Hyperspot
Rigid Industries recently upped the LED cube game by releasing the bigger, badder brother to the Dually, the new Dually XL! Rigid 32241 is a pair of the above mentioned Hyperspot optic in a more powerful housing that is the optimum size for this location.
Leading the game in lighting technology in addition to Rigid is another US manufacturer based in San Diego - Baja Designs! These guys have been around for awhile now and are the number one choice among top offroad racers, sponsored or not! These are the most durable and longest lasting lights we offer - rated at IP69K with IK10 impact testing, used by the military / US Customs with ratings far exceeding the MIL-STD810G mil spec requirements.
Their smaller option for the 4runner a pillar mounts would be the 3x3 Squadron Sport SPOT Pair (PN 55-7801) @ 1800 lumens (Equal to a standard dually, but with much better optics that rival the Rigid hyperspot) or the Squadron Pro which pumps out an insane 4300 lumens (Pair Part Number 49-7801)
To get even more light down range, Baja Designs offers the XL Sport (Spot Pair PN 56-7801) / XL-R Sport (Spot Pair PN 57-7801) & XL Pro (HS Spot Pair PN 50-7801) / XL-R Pro (HS Spot PN 53-7809) models. The XL or XL-R (Round face) put out the light of an 8" HID with the smooth spread of an LED. With 4900 lumens per light, this is the brightest offroad LED light system this size on the market by far.
XL-R Pro
PN 56-7801 XL Sport Pair
Hella is a name that is well known in the racing and rally world. Their new Rallye 4000x 40w LED System is a super compact package pumping out a decent amount of light for the size. Its got a little wide of a pattern but has a pretty nice beam. Youll need 2x 012206021
Hopefully this gives you all some ideas as to what options are out there for this popular light mounting location. We are here to answer any questions you may have! Shoot us an email at [email protected] or PM us.
Remember, we offer a steep discount on all lighting products to T4R forum members. Because of pricing restrictions we cant post the discount code here, but please contact us with any method above and we will get you set up!!
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We would love to see your installs & hear any tech tips you may have. Post up here and lets get this thread kicked off!
Forget the ditch lights, how about roof mounts for an LED light bar above the windshield that are low profile? Doesn't seem to be anyone that makes them. I'm wanting to get a 50" curved single bar but i want it mounted as close to "flush" as possible with the roof/upper windshield. I think you'd get some buy in from those of us who aren't running safari racks.
madbomber08
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I know this is a 5th gen thread but curious if you have any fitment info for 3rd gens?
I'm concerned about fitment issues with the power antenna. I think the duallys from rigid fit fine, but I don't know about the other brands. I know the MRT equivalent of Vision X's light cannons rub on the whip antenna. This is something I don't want. Reference this thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...-3rd-gen-cbi-brackets-review-w-lots-pics.html
I'm concerned about fitment issues with the power antenna. I think the duallys from rigid fit fine, but I don't know about the other brands. I know the MRT equivalent of Vision X's light cannons rub on the whip antenna. This is something I don't want. Reference this thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...-3rd-gen-cbi-brackets-review-w-lots-pics.html
barryhiram
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Install / Hood Gap Question
Do these brackets require modification or trimmer of either the vehicle's under-hood plastic or the bracket to remedy the hood gap issue discussed on this forum, or does this product solve for that?
tl;dr: can I just bolt 'em on or is some work required?
Do these brackets require modification or trimmer of either the vehicle's under-hood plastic or the bracket to remedy the hood gap issue discussed on this forum, or does this product solve for that?
tl;dr: can I just bolt 'em on or is some work required?
TotalAutomotiveLV
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A tight spot like Vision X Light Cannon, MRT LuxMaster, Rigid Hyperspot or Baja Designs Hi-Speed Spot. The tighter beams will reduce hood glare. The new Rigid Side Shooters are excellent if you want a true ditch light with light off to the side.
What year runner?
It is a '15
Adventure-Yeti
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Yes, you have to trim your plastic cowl slightly. If you go to CBI's website and click "Install Instructions" it shows you step-by-step what you'll need to do.
i had them with Piaa's. The antenna rubbed the cover.I have then still if you want to buy a set.
Dirty Mick
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TotalAutomotiveLV, a couple of questions before I purchase,
To get even more light down range, Baja Designs offers the XL Sport (Spot Pair PN 56-7801) / XL-R Sport (Spot Pair PN 57-7801) & XL Pro (HS Spot Pair PN 50-7801) / XL-R Pro (HS Spot PN 53-7809) models. The XL or XL-R (Round face) put out the light of an 8" HID with the smooth spread of an LED. With 4900 lumens per light, this is the brightest offroad LED light system this size on the market by far.
Is it both XL Pro and XL sport that produce 4900 Lumens?
Also do you sell the XL80? is it the same size with 9500 Lumens?
To get even more light down range, Baja Designs offers the XL Sport (Spot Pair PN 56-7801) / XL-R Sport (Spot Pair PN 57-7801) & XL Pro (HS Spot Pair PN 50-7801) / XL-R Pro (HS Spot PN 53-7809) models. The XL or XL-R (Round face) put out the light of an 8" HID with the smooth spread of an LED. With 4900 lumens per light, this is the brightest offroad LED light system this size on the market by far.
Is it both XL Pro and XL sport that produce 4900 Lumens?
Also do you sell the XL80? is it the same size with 9500 Lumens?
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TotalAutomotiveLV
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The XL80 is the same size housing as the XL Pro & Sport models.
XL Sport - 1,800 Utilizing 4 Cree XP-G2 LEDs @ 20w
XL Pro - 4,900 Utilizing 4 Cree XP-L LEDs @ 40w
XL Racer - 4,300 Utilizing 4 High Intensity Unnamed LEDs @ 40w
XL80 - 9,500 Utilizing 4 Cree Unnamed LEDs @ 80w
Remember, Lumens are not a very good judge of useable light output and are a theoretical number most of the time. Example, the racer makes 600 less lumens than the XL Pro but throws light an average of 40% further than the XL Pro.
TotalAutomotiveLV
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Weve fit 6.7" cannons at 5lbs and the Baja Designs XLs on them with no problems.
T4RWheelin
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Just put some ditch brackets and lights on my 06. I put auxbeam pods in and they are awesome and shine forever!
TotalAutomotiveLV
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Friggin Idiot
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Dragging this back from the dead.
Has anyone done an install where you have a 3 way selector switch? I want a toggle to turn on Left Only - Both - Right Only in addition to an On/Off switch. I haven't seen anything like this yet. I'm guessing this will be a pair of switches on the low voltage side of a pair of relays?
Has anyone done an install where you have a 3 way selector switch? I want a toggle to turn on Left Only - Both - Right Only in addition to an On/Off switch. I haven't seen anything like this yet. I'm guessing this will be a pair of switches on the low voltage side of a pair of relays?
