Light bar question

[kalantar]

I am debating on purchasing a light bar and found one on the internet for $600.

Here is a brief description (12 Volt, 55-watt, Halogen H3 bulb with a crystal glass lens featuring a multi surface reflector to really light up the night)

Is this bright enough, are there any cheaper alternatives? I dont have a brush guard so I am unable to mount lights there...

[lasvegash2]

http://hummerpartsclub.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=H&Product_Code=PRO_H20059LB&Category_Code=ProOne_H2

a little cheaper...

[wingn69]

I just got that very light bar for mine for around $600 myself with shipping have to wait until it stops snowing to install it. a buddy of mine has it already on his truck and it works okay for light duty use.

[kalantar]

I just got that very light bar for mine for around $600 myself with shipping have to wait until it stops snowing to install it. a buddy of mine has it already on his truck and it works okay for light duty use.

How is the brightness?

[timgco]

IMO, the bar looks nicely integrated. Not bagging on those that have it, but they just don't put out enough light.

You're better talking a factory roof rail and putting an LED light bar(s) or slim Hellas or PIAA lights on it. You'll be much happier with an alternative setup.

I have two bars in silver and two in black if anyone wants a set. We sjust need to figure a way to ship that bar, I can include some destructions on how to mod this up your self. :popcorn:

[kalantar]

How much are those lights?
I am looking for something super bright with a slim design.

How much are you asking for your rails?

[kalantar]

Someone suggested to me to change out th efactory bulbs with HID lights..
Supposedly when I hit the hi beams it will be superbright...

Any thoughts?

[Rico001]

I have two bars in silver and two in black if anyone wants a set. We sjust need to figure a way to ship that bar, I can include some destructions on how to mod this up your self. :popcorn:[/QUOTE]


What do want for the black bars?~Richard

[The_Yeti]

IMO, the bar looks nicely integrated. Not bagging on those that have it, but they just don't put out enough light.

You're better talking a factory roof rail and putting an LED light bar(s) or slim Hellas or PIAA lights on it. You'll be much happier with an alternative setup.

I have two bars in silver and two in black if anyone wants a set. We sjust need to figure a way to ship that bar, I can include some destructions on how to mod this up your self. :popcorn:


How much were you looking for each set? or single?
Shipped to WA 98042

[HumminNBoatin']

I have a similar light bar on my truck. The pattern it gives off is a very wide pattern that lights up a trail very well to the sides but not long distance. My bar was $1200 and and it has PIAA's

[timgco]

shipping alone is around $100.00 for the bars/ sux! I have to get boxes to ship as well.

[lasvegash2]

when i shipped a set, i removed the big black ends from the rail and then shipped the rails wrapped in bubble wrap and the black ends in a box...fyi.

[HumminNBoatin']

Tim,

I might actually be interested in buying one of your bars in silver or black. Does not really matter. I would like to have one for a back up light as that bar is perfect for reverse lights.

[pdxrealtor]

when i shipped a set, i removed the big black ends from the rail and then shipped the rails wrapped in bubble wrap and the black ends in a box...fyi.


That's exactly how I received mine, wrapped up in bubble wrap. Black pieces were still attaced. The seller shipped them UPS. Hope that helps.

I just fabbed up my light bar using 8 4" PIAAs with extreme white bulbs. I simply replaced the PIAA bolt with a 4 1/2" long bolt, drilled all the way through from front to back and secured each light with PIAA supplied nut on the back side of the light bar. This method gives a little bit of a lower profile light bar.

Here is a picture of the front-

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[kalantar]

That's exactly how I received mine, wrapped up in bubble wrap. Black pieces were still attaced. The seller shipped them UPS. Hope that helps.

I just fabbed up my light bar using 8 4" PIAAs with extreme white bulbs. I simply replaced the PIAA bolt with a 4 1/2" long bolt, drilled all the way through from front to back and secured each light with PIAA supplied nut on the back side of the light bar. This method gives a little bit of a lower profile light bar.

Here is a picture of the front-

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Sweet!
What did those lights cost you?

[pdxrealtor]

Thanks.

I paid 189.00 a set @ 4 sets. My local auto parts store, baxters, matched the Internet price so that was cool.

[kalantar]

How hard was the install?
I have the stock two rails on top, which I never use.
Can I just move one of them all the way to the front, to use as a light bar?
Why do most people buy a third one?

[pdxrealtor]

The install so far has been very simple. Hardest part for a math retard like me was getting them all equally spaced.

I also took care to keep the natural but slight arc that the OEM bar has.

Honestly I think the amount of bars comes down to personal preference. I will have 4 including the light bar.

I wanted four for the look and the functionality.

You can use the one up front and keep the second, take the second off, get a third, whatever you'd like.

[pdxrealtor]

Tim,

I might actually be interested in buying one of your bars in silver or black. Does not really matter. I would like to have one for a back up light as that bar is perfect for reverse lights.

Hey you got me thinking about reverse lights now.

How would you wire those up, or better put how would you run the wire?

I have two extra PIAA 520s SMR driving lights that would mount perfect on my rear most bar.

When not in use I could just hide them by folding down towards the roof.

[HumminNBoatin']

I would have a dual relay/switch set up.

The first switch would be controlled buy the reverse lights. I would run a jumper from a factory reverse light to a relay that would engage to have them come on automatically. I would then have another relay controlled buy a manual switch on my dash.

Both relays would be powered from the same constant 12V source. On the output side I would run a jumper from one relay to the other then one power wire to the bar.

This would keep you from shorting the system.

[pdxrealtor]

Gotcha... I like that setup... good information!

I think I'm only interested in using the lights "as needed" vs. on every time the truck is in reverse.

Do you run the wires from the light bar through a rear marker light on the roof like the front or??

I also want the functionality of my roof racks, so the lights would have to fold down to face the roof and be level with all the roof cross bars.

I'm even thinking of mounting the lights on a removable piece of tube iron with a magnet on the tube iron, so when I need the lights I can just attach it to a cross bar or the very rear of the roof, then plug it into the rear 12v plug.

Hmmm....