50" LED Light Bar Recommendations - Inexpensive

jk12blk

New member

• Jul 27, 2015

• #1

It became obvious on a recent night run I need more lighting. I have a set of Trucklites which I still need to install, but I'm thinking of adding a 50" led light bar as well. I found several off-brand 50" light bars which include the mounts for $150-$300 - not bad. I know you get what you pay for, but I'm really not interested in paying $500 or more for a light bar. Just need something which can occasionally light up the sky on the cheap. I've read using silicon to seal the gaps will help prevent moisture from seeping in - which I realize is probably not a problem on the higher priced quality leds. Anyway, curious if any of you have had good luck with the lower priced brands. If so, which brand/model? thanks!

 

USMC Wrangler

New member

• Jul 27, 2015

• #2

I don't have a lightbar, but get those TL's in and see the difference! Then you may be able to save that cash for a trip or another upgrade. Just my :twocents:

 

CREEPR

New member

• Jul 27, 2015

• #3

http://www.highbeamoffroad.com/

This where I got mine. Installing this weekend. Will let you know how it turns out.
My ipfs put out a lot of light but hard to beat a 50" while night wheeling.

 

Jk909

New member

• Jul 27, 2015

• #4

I was in the same boat as you but once I installed and properly aimed my truck lites I was completely satisfied.

 

4x4Jesus

Caught the Bug

• Jul 27, 2015

• #5

I agree that you should install the trucklites and then decide whether you need the 50" light bar. Here are some comparison photos of the trucklites vs factory headlights I took inside reward mine.(100% dark)

Unless of course you want the 50" light bar for looks also then by all means go for it.

These photos are taken in the exact same spot. Only thing that changes were the headlights.

 

moorecb3

New member

• Jul 27, 2015

• #6

4x4Jesus said:

I agree that you should install the trucklites and then decide whether you need the 50" light bar. Here are some comparison photos of the trucklites vs factory headlights I took inside reward mine.(100% dark)

Unless of course you want the 50" light bar for looks also then by all means go for it.

These photos are taken in the exact same spot. Only thing that changes were the headlights.

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Wow what a difference!

 

jk12blk

New member

• Jul 27, 2015

• #7

great! thanks for all the responses. I will install the TLs and see how it goes. Sometimes, it's almost better to not see what you are about to go over. With the added lights, I will be like

 

chipper

Member

• Jul 27, 2015

• #8

Wow !!! TL's are now on my short list. Thanks for posting those pics. Amazing difference.

 

DESERTDAD

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• Jul 28, 2015

• #9

chipper said:

Wow !!! TL's are now on my short list. Thanks for posting those pics. Amazing difference.

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Holy Cow !!
What a difference . Now also on my list.

 

quertyman

Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #10

maximumjeep.com you won't be disappointed. I have the 50" and pods on my jeep and they light up everything. And if anything at all happens to your lights he will send you another without question. Great service.

 

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LSX-Jeep

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• Jul 28, 2015

• #11

Wow!!! On my list as well. Don't get me wrong I would like a set of Rigid's but I would rather put the money somewhere else. It looks like these lights will get the job done.

 

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plext0r

New member

• Jul 30, 2015

• #12

Something cheap to try is Eyourlife on Amazon. For example, here is their 52/54-inch LED bar.

We installed their 20-inch LED bar on my son's 2008 JKU and it's awesome.

 

JakeJK

New member

• Jul 30, 2015

• #13

I've got a question on the truck lites
They have this package at northridge

But why wouldn't I just get this



And two of these?


Seems to me like I can save 90 bucks

 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Jul 30, 2015

• #14

JakeJK said:

I've got a question on the truck lites
They have this package at northridge View attachment 156573

But why wouldn't I just get this


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And two of these?
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Seems to me like I can save 90 bucks

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The $250 is for one headlight.

 

JakeJK

New member

• Jul 30, 2015

• #15

OverlanderJK said:

The $250 is for one headlight.

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Damn I see that now haha

 

BSHEPHER

New member

• Jul 30, 2015

• #16

I got a set at tuffstuff4x4 in Santa Ana. I got a 50 inch itch and 20 inch for my front pumper and two spot for the pillars. All for under 300.00. I'm happy with them.

 

DESERTDAD

New member

• Jul 30, 2015

• #17

I also have a 50"Bar but you cant run that on the freeway so I see the point in spending the cash.
Visibility is King !!

 

Clem319

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• Jul 30, 2015

• #18

I have a 50 from Fcklightbars. I think it was around $400

 

big dr

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• Jul 31, 2015

• #19

I agree with others,, put in the truck lights first, then decide if you want more light. I would add,, if you are going with a cheap lightbar,, the chances of it failing are greatly improved,, so if it were me,, I'd save even more money and do a 10 or 20 inch on the bumper. That way if it does fail,, your not out that much. A 10-20 inch bar will put out plenty of light. :thumb:

 

jk12blk

New member

• Jul 31, 2015

• #20

big dr said:

I agree with others,, put in the truck lights first, then decide if you want more light. I would add,, if you are going with a cheap lightbar,, the chances of it failing are greatly improved,, so if it were me,, I'd save even more money and do a 10 or 20 inch on the bumper. That way if it does fail,, your not out that much. A 10-20 inch bar will put out plenty of light. :thumb:

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Yep - totally understand you get what you pay for. I usually buy quality products, but I just cannot justify paying hundreds of dollars for something I would use occasionally when I night wheel. I probably would only install it prior to those types of trips, then shelve in my garage when I don't need it.