Lightbar Suggestions?

AndyA · Jun 8, 2023

The lightbar on my Jeep is looking really sad. Some rust, wiring is worn out, not even that bright. Any suggestions on what to do? This is what I am currently thinking.

1. Refurbish bar, replace wiring, swap to these circular LED units (I have two on my sandrail and they seem good quality): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PCK14TJ/?tag=wranglerorg-20

2. Remove it and put aux lights on the bumper (but maybe that is too much with a winch and fogs already going to be there?)

3. Replace it with a long rectangular LED bar. I'm not sure I like the look on a TJ.

4. ??? Something I don't know exists?

Thanks, Andy

Alex01 · Jun 8, 2023

Personally I'd go with option 2.

But if you actually use them 5 is likely better than 2.

Duck Doctor · Jun 8, 2023

I would go option two. My YJ has a small rectangular LED light mounted to the top of the winch. About the width of the winch drum. This was my first LED light and I was impressed by the volume of light from such a small light. Could be a viable option.

C.J. Roberts · Jun 8, 2023

I don't like overhead light bars. They light up way too much before they get to what you want lit up. As you can see on my avatar I like my light up front. Here's a bigger pic:

I'm also in Tucson in the Oracle and Grant area. If you see me, flag me down and I'll give you a look at my setup.

RINC · Jun 9, 2023

I did it wrong. I went lockers before lightbars.

TheBoogieman · Jun 9, 2023

Duck Doctor said:
I would go option two. My YJ has a small rectangular LED light mounted to the top of the winch. About the width of the winch drum. This was my first LED light and I was impressed by the volume of light from such a small light. Could be a viable option.

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Now I want another YJ.

TheBoogieman · Jun 9, 2023

RINC said:
I did it wrong. I went lockers before lightbars.
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At least an overhead lightbar wouldn't cause any glare off your hood.

AndyA · Jun 9, 2023

Thanks for the suggestions - much appreciated! Andy

L J · Jun 10, 2023

RINC said:
I did it wrong. I went lockers before lightbars.
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AndyA · Jun 10, 2023

12" LED bar, 30,000LM for $30, wow. KC Daylighters are only 2,500LM.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081DTDBZZ/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Andy

C.J. Roberts · Jun 10, 2023

andya said:
12" LED bar, 30,000LM for $30, wow. KC Daylighters are only 2,500LM.

[URL]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081DTDBZZ/?tag=wranglerorg-20[/URL]

Andy

I almost guarantee that the LED bar has a color temp of 6000 or 6500 Kelvin. A lot of guys like that, but for me, at least, it makes everything look like an overexposed picture. That's why I stuck with halogens. I tried LEDs and they just didn't work for me.
I've still got them, though they're a bit dirty from sitting in a shed for several years, I'll let you have them for cheap. PM me if interested.

AndyA · Jun 10, 2023

Thanks. I kinda like the Nilight unit with the warranty, but I appreciate the offer!

Andy

GPK03X · Jun 10, 2023

TheBoogieman said:
At least an overhead lightbar wouldn't cause any glare off your hood.

Damn, that was a good one!

Plumber1 · Jun 11, 2023

I went with all Rigid lights a smaller 10" light bar ( driving ) above the winch, Flood above that and their Side Shooter SSD on the A pillar, which are my favorite since they light up forward and the side. Also running KC replacement LED Headlights. I have more than enough to light up trails. I seam to end up coming back to camp after dark, so these help. Maybe rock lights would be helpful

Foxhound67 · Jun 11, 2023

I put a pair of LED daylighters on the bumper, only auxillary lighting I have. Pretty sure they're bright enough to see my future. Top picture is location, bottom picture is the lights on with nothing else late at night. On a side note, somebody posted something about lumens, 30k doesn't mean shit if it goes 12ft and then dies. I'd be more interested in the lux.

AndyA · Jun 17, 2023

Today I removed the lightbar and this is the ugly mess underneath. Any suggestions on what I can do to make this look good and also make it waterproof?

Thanks, Andy

Plumber1 · Jun 17, 2023

andya said:
Today I removed the lightbar and this is the ugly mess underneath. Any suggestions on what I can do to make this look good and also make it waterproof?

Thanks, Andy

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need a better picture

GPK03X · Jun 17, 2023

andya said:
Today I removed the lightbar and this is the ugly mess underneath. Any suggestions on what I can do to make this look good and also make it waterproof?

Thanks, Andy

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New nutserts ,silicone and pan head bolts painted body color

AndyA · Jun 17, 2023

Thanks. Here is where I am at now. The bolt holes are 1/2" diameter and the wire hole is 3/4" diameter. I guess for the wire hole I am going to need some kind of rubber plug?

Andy

Foxhound67 · Jun 18, 2023

Make a custom piece of body armor that fits the area and paint it body color or black

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