LED Lights(HELP!!!)

[Medic_Morgan]

Hey guys I'm hoping you can help me with my my roof lighting woes. So I've made the custom roof rack for the H3 since doing so I've been eyeing the LED Light Bars that are all the new rage. I would love to get a RI LED Bar or even the Anzo LED's or Vision-X LED's buuuuut due to my wifey and I expecting our first child and a possible new career in flight medicine that will require us to relocate I have been ordered to "spend wisely on the Hummer" by my boss lady . Sooooooo here's my plan, I've found a listing on eBay for 27w LED's with the choice of any pattern I choose. My plan is 2 spots in the middle w/ 2 floods on the outside. I am open to ANY and ALL input from you guys. I'm ideally looking for a decent light output w/ low power draw. I'm ready to pull the trigger on the lights so I can sandblast, mount light tabs and bedliner the roof rack all at the same time to finally complete it so I can possibly make the Bishop Trip in July . I'll include the eBay link for the lights and a picture of my roof rack so you'll have an idea what I'm working with. They look pretty durable from what I've seen on YouTube(shock/waterproof), if you wanna see just search 27W LED Lights.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x27W-LED-W...ies&hash=item3f183d8957&vxp=mtr#ht_3033wt_943


Thanks again for the help guys,


Ryan (aka Medic Morgan)

 

[Portager]

Ryan;

The no-name ebay lights you're looking at are 2080 lumens for $169 each. You will be spending $676 on lights with no warranty and unknown resale value.


My recommendation is to go with a well known brand and a warranty. For example the Ridig Industried Dually D2's can be purchased in a set of 2 for $380 list (Timgco can probably do better than that) and they are 2600 lumens each. If you get 2 sets of 2 it will cost $760 but yoy will get 10,400 lumens for only $84 more. The RI have a limited lifetime warranty and better resale value. Talk to Timgco and see if he can give you a discount.

 

[benlaud87]

Anzo makes some similar to those and atleast you'll get a warranty. They might even be cheaper

 

[alrock]

I'd at least go Anzo but like Portager said, you'd be better with RI. You don't have to buy everything at once either. These purchases can be spread over time. Those eBay ones really don't look like the do much. Heck, if you take the definition of "work lamp" as stated in the description I think you're getting something to light up a workspace, not to give you lighting down the road.

 

[benlaud87]

I agree that RI is the top of the line but these are the lights I was referring to

http://www.jegs.com/i/Anzo/018/881001/10002/-1?CT=999

170 for 2. They arent rigid industries but they will atleast be under warranty unlike an "eBay special" light.

 

[Medic_Morgan]

Sorry for not clarifying guys. The listing is for a set of 4 total at $169.00.. Sorry for the confusion. Do you think that even at the price of $169 is good enough for now....?

 

[Medic_Morgan]

And the Anzo's from JEGS look nice but are only rated for 420 lumens/3500 candlepower.

 

[benlaud87]

170 for 4 if they come with mounts and everything and you will be happy with them for a little while is good I think. But if you're just going to get rid of them in two months you might as well buy a set if two better ones or save for what you want. You can find piaa 520s on Craigslist near me lots of times for under 100 bucks for a set if two

 

[JGBB04]

Those lights don't have reflectors so they're not going to throw light very far, IMHO they'd only be good for work/area lights

 

[alrock]

If you're going to spend $170 I'd get decent regular lights or HIDs vs. low end LEDs. You'll get better performance from the traditional lamps and they'll probably look better. PIAA 2100s are a nice way to go.

 

[HUMMER INVESTMENTS]

:agree: I would save up some and get some RI, or Anzo's.

 

[seventwozero]

Ryan;

The no-name ebay lights you're looking at are 2080 lumens for $169 each. You will be spending $676 on lights with no warranty and unknown resale value.


My recommendation is to go with a well known brand and a warranty. For example the Ridig Industried Dually D2's can be purchased in a set of 2 for $380 list (Timgco can probably do better than that) and they are 2600 lumens each. If you get 2 sets of 2 it will cost $760 but you will get 10,400 lumens for only $84 more. The RI have a limited lifetime warranty and better resale value. Talk to Timgco and see if he can give you a discount.

You took the words right out of my mouth! If two pairs of the D2's are out of your price range, 1 pair will offer more performance than 4 of those ebay lights. Somewhere on here there are a few good night shots of the D2, their throw really blew me away. I'll see if I can find the thread I'm thinking about...

And yes, give Tim a call. I've worked with him in the past and it was a pleasure to give him my money :thumbs:

edit: Alrock's post in this thread: http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?2811-Rigid-Industries-VS-Vision-X/page3#39 It's worth pointing out that the D2's he has are the fog pattern, and they appear to throw light further than his headlights!

 

[Portager]

If you're getting these lights for the upcoming Bishop trip. I'd spend the money upgrading the head lights and fog lights. Roof mounted LED lights are going to be next to useless on this trip unless you’re in the front of the line. The trails are very dusty in Silver and Wyman canyons and using lights on the roof will light up the dust and make you blind. Not to mention the guy in front of you. For this trip you'll need low lights like fog lights.

 

[Steve #1]

If you just want more light, there is the almost free fog light mod.

 

[Medic_Morgan]

Thanks for all the input and help guys. I'm headed back to the drawing board and I think you'll all be surprised with my new idea. I'll keep you all updated and def post pics of the process.

 

[benlaud87]

Flame throwers?

 

[Portager]

Flame throwers?

O yea. They also help prevent pin striping.

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