lfhoward wrote:
Hi Jeepers,
I'm about to order a new AtTheHelm roof rack (
https://athfab.com/product/roof-rack-for-08-12-jeep-liberty-kk/) that has a mount for a 40-42" light bar, which could be curved or straight.
I went on Ebay this morning to see what was available, and the low prices made me wonder if everything they were selling was absolute junk. It seemed to me that a good light bar couldn't possibly be under $100, even though I know electronics tend to get cheaper over time.
Now that I'm thinking more seriously about getting a light bar I realize that there are a lot of variables, including the lumens, the color, the wattage, and probably lots of other things I don't know about. Can someone give me a quick rundown on what to look for when buying a LED light bar, and what brands are actually good?
Thanks for your help!
I haven't seen any on Ebay I would buy
But backing up a bit, I really don't like roof mounted lights.
Had them on some older pickups with roll bars and also the RL full length rack ( LED full width light bar)
Dust etc at night blocks some of your view when looking out through the windshield.
But if you do buy the best you can afford
I'm running rigid cubes and Vision X Light Cannon's on the front bumper and can see WAAAAY out there
Some will tell you the cheaper ones do great but I have some cheap cubes to test a few years back, put them up against the Rigid's and no comparison. They are bright but just right in front and light is scattered