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chiro22 · 01-14-2016, 07:46 PM

Hi,

I've got a lifted 73 Cheyenne and I'm thinking about running a 50-52" Cree LED light bar on top. Has anyone done this? Is it worth it, or just something that looks cool?

Thank you,

Doc

chiro22 · 01-14-2016, 10:38 PM

Which LED light bar is the most dependable? Is Cree really the way to go?

andrewmp6 · 01-15-2016, 02:54 AM

Most light bars use cree leds but you get what you pay for so stay clear of the cheapo ones you find on ebay or amazon.The best brand to me is http://www.rigidindustries.com/ budget brands http://olympusoffroad.3dcartstores.com/ or http://www.inspired-engineering.com/default.asp

chiro22 · 01-15-2016, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Most light bars use cree leds but you get what you pay for so stay clear of the cheapo ones you find on ebay or amazon.The best brand to me is http://www.rigidindustries.com/ budget brands http://olympusoffroad.3dcartstores.com/ or http://www.inspired-engineering.com/default.asp

I've heard of Rigid, and Amazon does carry that brand. Are the "budget brands" that you named still worth it, or is that the "you get what you pay for" scenario?

andrewmp6 · 01-16-2016, 03:42 AM

The olympus offoad ones have a lifetime warranty and a few of the jeep guys i know use them and love it.The inspired ones i have only seen the cube lights in person and they was a lot brighter then a thought that small of a light could be.Long term would be hard to say since most led light bars haven't been around 10 years or longer.Or you could go old school and get kc lights or lightforce both of those are old and known for lasting a long time.Or both kc light and lightfore offer led lights now.

mcmlxix · 01-28-2016, 01:40 AM

Grote came out with some LED light bars as well.

http://www.grote.com/family/led-off-...rward-lighting

andrewmp6 · 01-28-2016, 02:42 AM

The biggest one grote has is a 30 inch and its a flood light pattern.

mcmlxix · 01-28-2016, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiro22

Which LED light bar is the most dependable? Is Cree really the way to go?

http://www.rigidindustries.com/ ... they sure are proud of their products as evident by the prices...

http://www.bajadesigns.com/home

Matt Man · 01-28-2016, 02:06 PM

Wow those are bright, its like looking at a collapsed sun.

enaberif · 01-28-2016, 07:23 PM

lights on the roof will light up more hood than road . front bumper or grille area is best.

slotard · 01-28-2016, 07:34 PM

Yeah, unless it's a spot you'll light up your hood enough that you're better off without them.

01-14-2016, 07:46 PM	#1
chiro22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 83	1973 Cheyenne LED advice Hi, I've got a lifted 73 Cheyenne and I'm thinking about running a 50-52" Cree LED light bar on top. Has anyone done this? Is it worth it, or just something that looks cool? Thank you, Doc

01-14-2016, 10:38 PM	#2
chiro22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 83	Re: 1973 Cheyenne LED advice Which LED light bar is the most dependable? Is Cree really the way to go? __________________ Thank you, Doc 1973 Cheyenne "I get up in the morning looking for an adventure."

01-15-2016, 02:54 AM	#3
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1973 Cheyenne LED advice Most light bars use cree leds but you get what you pay for so stay clear of the cheapo ones you find on ebay or amazon.The best brand to me is http://www.rigidindustries.com/ budget brands http://olympusoffroad.3dcartstores.com/ or http://www.inspired-engineering.com/default.asp

01-16-2016, 03:42 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1973 Cheyenne LED advice The olympus offoad ones have a lifetime warranty and a few of the jeep guys i know use them and love it.The inspired ones i have only seen the cube lights in person and they was a lot brighter then a thought that small of a light could be.Long term would be hard to say since most led light bars haven't been around 10 years or longer.Or you could go old school and get kc lights or lightforce both of those are old and known for lasting a long time.Or both kc light and lightfore offer led lights now.

01-28-2016, 01:40 AM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: 1973 Cheyenne LED advice Grote came out with some LED light bars as well. http://www.grote.com/family/led-off-...rward-lighting __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

01-28-2016, 02:42 AM	#7
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1973 Cheyenne LED advice The biggest one grote has is a 30 inch and its a flood light pattern.

01-28-2016, 02:06 PM	#9
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: 1973 Cheyenne LED advice Wow those are bright, its like looking at a collapsed sun. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

01-28-2016, 07:23 PM	#10
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Re: 1973 Cheyenne LED advice lights on the roof will light up more hood than road . front bumper or grille area is best.

01-28-2016, 07:34 PM	#11
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: 1973 Cheyenne LED advice Yeah, unless it's a spot you'll light up your hood enough that you're better off without them. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350



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