Factory Light Bar Opinion

[YANKEES31]

I am trying to decide if I should get this. The dealer gave me a price of 585 installed. I looked at the step by step of installing it myself, but really don't want to do it myself. Anyone have opinions on this, and some pics of some of you that have it done.

Jared

[H3slate]

Are you talking about the two rectangular off-road lights that mount just above the windshield?


Or the Orange marker lights that go in the same place?

Both had initial problems with wind noise and fitment issues, but I believe both have been resolved. I haven't installed either of these, but I think both require some drilling.

[YANKEES31]

The first ones

[tomp]

Can anyone confirm the wind noise issues have been resolved? Also, how was the problem resolved? New design or more Duct Tape?

[aws86]

Originally Posted by tomp

Can anyone confirm the wind noise issues have been resolved? Also, how was the problem resolved? New design or more Duct Tape?

The issue has been resolved. With the early version, they used 3M tape and at speed the front would lift up a little and make noise. They are now drilled into the roof so they will not go anywhere. I have not seen them but from what I have heard they light the road or trail like no other.

[lance-n]

i don't have them either, but the typical issue with most roof mounted off road lights as opposed to brush guard mounted ones is that the roof mounted ones tend to make reflection and glare off the hood. not sure if the factory ones have this problem, but it is probably worth going down to the dealer after dark and checking one out that has the light bar to see for yourself if you like it or not.

[DURAMAX TIM]

Originally Posted by aws86

I have heard they light the road or trail like no other.

I had them on the 06 and in one word SUCK.

I used them some since work til 2am and use them on the drive home (deserted 2 lane back roads).

They do a fine job of lighting the windshield, and if it's dirty the glare is real bad.

As for wind noise it's still there, on the interstate it's bad and a headwind is bad too.

When we got the 07, the first thing the wife asked was if it had those *amn lights?

I'd go w/ a rack and mount the lights back more.

[marin8703]

Originally Posted by YANKEES31

I am trying to decide if I should get this. The dealer gave me a price of 585 installed. I looked at the step by step of installing it myself, but really don't want to do it myself. Anyone have opinions on this, and some pics of some of you that have it done.

Jared

dont know about the price, dealer prices are usually inflated, but maybe this is ok. maybe try getting the lights somewhere else for cheaper and just have them, or another place install them for you. look around at some prices online.