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Curved or straight light bar?
- Thread starter Nichkojr.7
- Start date
IllianaXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Southwest IN
Then straight like the bill on your hat.
Nichkojr.7
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ohio
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA
xcm
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Southern Oregon
Light bars on top of a roof rack are HIDEOUS. Hoods painted flat = no glare.
Nichkojr.7
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ohio
I think I might just go and get the el-cheapo square lights that are meant for tractors. Or just hold out for some KCs?
or you could just upgrade your headlamps, have way more function for less money and not be an asshole with tractor work lights spewing glare all over oncoming traffic.
but hey, why actually take suggestions from the people your asking for advice?
Nichkojr.7
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ohio
I was asking about a light bar not upgrading my headlights. So you haven't given me a single bit of advice in the first place.
Cottontail
Three-De Off-Road
- Location
- Nashville, TN
Actually he did. Look at post #17. He gave you a solution to what you wanted to accomplish...more light in the predawn time when you are driving to school.
Light bars are not a replacement for good working headlights and if they aren't rated for highway use, or aren't properly positioned or aimed, they can be a danger to oncoming traffic.
I understand that you are trying to do what you can on the cheap. Most of the XJ owners on here are, but sometimes the cheapest option isn't the best option. Likewise, sometimes what you WANT to do is not what you SHOULD do. You've asked for an opinion on a light bar and people have responded that a headlight upgrade is a better option for your application.
By in large, building a Jeep is a project that largely is based around personal preferences. However, you'd be wise to step back an consider rational responses from people with real world experience for the topic at hand. If you are looking for unanimous support to justify your desire, you aren't going to get it.
Light bars are not a replacement for good working headlights and if they aren't rated for highway use, or aren't properly positioned or aimed, they can be a danger to oncoming traffic.
I understand that you are trying to do what you can on the cheap. Most of the XJ owners on here are, but sometimes the cheapest option isn't the best option. Likewise, sometimes what you WANT to do is not what you SHOULD do. You've asked for an opinion on a light bar and people have responded that a headlight upgrade is a better option for your application.
By in large, building a Jeep is a project that largely is based around personal preferences. However, you'd be wise to step back an consider rational responses from people with real world experience for the topic at hand. If you are looking for unanimous support to justify your desire, you aren't going to get it.
x-jay vision
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
I use my headlights more than I use my light bar. I cannot out drive my headlights since they have been upgraded. All that leads to the obvious decision to buy some cheap led pods.
upgrading headlamps is probably going to be cheaper than 40" lightbar and mounts anyway.
are the E-codes in my junk DOT legal? No.
Are they properly aimed and don't cause blindness to oncoming traffic? yes.
I got no problems running non DOT stuff, but don't be dumb, and running down the road with a 40" china lightbar on your roof is dumb.
If you desperately want LEDs as your primary lights then pony up the money for some LED headlamp replacements.
otherwise
http://www.amazon.com/Hella-Rectang...pebp=1441549596912&perid=1XDHJCN1TPM4G2HW0JP7
those
you won't out drive them at any sane speed in an XJ.
don't forget the putco harness.
http://www.amazon.com/Putco-230004HW-Premium-Automotive-Lighting/dp/B001P29X4G
do not attempt to run 100w bulbs on the stock wiring.
There you go, $150 and your lighting problem is solved and you won't be a douchebag blinding oncoming traffic. it's not as glamorous as a big LED lightbar, but it's much more practical.
Nichkojr.7
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ohio
Thanks for the advice. Even if I do end up with I light bar, I'd shut it off when I see on coming traffic just like you'd do with high beams... But idk yet. Might upgrade my rig (performance wise- air filter exhaust. Etc..)
- Location
- Houston, Tx
that, plus an upgraded headlight wiring harness, even if he keeps the stock sealed beams, can make a huge difference.
- Location
- Houston, Tx
And if the oncoming traffic includes a cop, you'll be removing that light bar for the fix it ticket.
Nichkojr.7
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ohio
So using a light bar is illegal now? I'm not gonna use it in town. Just on the back roads where I drive about 10 miles and rarely pass another vehicle
A Lot of states have laws that lights over a certain height must be covered on the highway. NO LED light bar is legal for highway use. The only mfg that has any DOT approved LED bars is Rigid and that is only their smaller stuff.
- Location
- Houston, Tx
This.
POLAR_JEEP_04
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ohio
yes. if a officer sees the light bar turned on on any public road, you will likely get a ticket.
e codes and a upgraded harness was an awesome mod for me. I got the 55/100 bulbs so my brights were very bright and I didn't get anymore unnecessary attention
and please PLEASE ditch the lights! the look awful and cover half your lighting, which could solve your issue right off the bat.
Nichkojr.7
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ohio
What about them LED squares?
