Light bar opinion?

[Willie will]

So I live in San Diego ca and I decided to go to the swap meet just to go look around. When I got there I seen this booth where these guys are selling light bars from a 50 inch flat and curved to a 2 inch for fog lights. They have wiring harnesses for $20 and the prices for the light bars that threw me off. The 2 inch light pods are 2 for $40, 32 inch for $80, 50 inch flat for $180. I ask them for a website or a store but they said they don't have a store but they do sell from Craigslist and from there website which I didn't get before I left. The light bars look pretty legit but I know looks can be deceiving. So I was looking at the 32 inch and it has 32,000 lumens and a 2 yr Warrenty. So my question to u guys is would you trust these guys? I understand you get what you paid for but I wanted to get your guys opinion first. I asked them where there made from and of course from China. Would you guys buy from these guys?

[Robert.jean1]

I would but also wouldn't expect any type of legitimate warranty. But IMO the days of " you get what you pay for " are over as things that cost more most times only cost more due to name recognition and not quality. Each to their own though.

[Willie will]

Yeah I know what ur saying. Everything now a days are built in China. The price sounds great so I can't be to mad if they go out. I think I might do it.

[EChavez]

It's down south and at a swap meet? They're either cheap or stolen imho.

[Willie will]

It's down south and at a swap meet? They're either cheap or stolen imho.

Yeah it's the spring valley swap meet. I don't think there stolen cause they look brand new no wear and tear. It is cheap that's why I'm wondering if anybody else would pull the trigger on these bars.

[EChavez]

Well you're not risking much for those prices. I wouldn't trust them for warranty or hope for crazy brightness personally but when you look online and $1000+ prices are thrown in your face I can see why it'd be an alternative. You never know though you may be getting a great bar.

[Willie will]

Well you're not risking much for those prices. I wouldn't trust them for warranty or hope for crazy brightness personally but when you look online and $1000+ prices are thrown in your face I can see why it'd be an alternative. You never know though you may be getting a great bar.

Yeah the price is great. I agree with you about the Warrenty and brightness. Right now I want to do so much with my truck but I'm on a big budget and I pretty sure there's other people out there that is in my same shoes. I guess I can try it out and let you guys know. I think I might do the 50 inch lol.

[EChavez]

I completely understand, I've come to learn it's better to take your time and get what you really want. Unless of course you have deep pockets and can afford it all at once. My vote's always going for quality but you have to remember not to go broke trying to look cool either haha. Be sure to post your thoughts on that bar, definitely want to see how it holds up.

[fpdsniper]

That's about what I paid for mine, and it works great!

 

 

[Willie will]

I completely understand, I've come to learn it's better to take your time and get what you really want. Unless of course you have deep pockets and can afford it all at once. My vote's always going for quality but you have to remember not to go broke trying to look cool either haha. Be sure to post your thoughts on that bar, definitely want to see how it holds up.

 

If I had deep pockets I wouldn't be talking to you lol. When I get it I'll post it up. Hopefully there's somebody else on this fourm from San Diego that can benefit from this.

 

That's about what I paid for mine, and it works great!

 

 

Where did you get it at?

[CptMcSaug]

I just order a 32" curved off Amazon for like 65 bucks? I figured I would see if I like the light bar look on a cheap one instead of a 200 dollar one. Heck thats just a tank of gas really? What to lose?

[fpdsniper]

 

 

If I had deep pockets I wouldn't be talking to you lol. When I get it I'll post it up. Hopefully there's somebody else on this fourm from San Diego that can benefit from this.

 

 

Where did you get it at?

I bought it here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131339208007?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

However, I'm not sure if they are carrying this model

[robvas]

Dumb question but how long can you leave a light bar like that turned on? And does it matter if you are driving vs parked, will it overheat etc?

[Willie will]

I just order a 32" curved off Amazon for like 65 bucks? I figured I would see if I like the light bar look on a cheap one instead of a 200 dollar one. Heck thats just a tank of gas really? What to lose?

 

thats what i said theres not that much to lose.

[takethebounce]

I have run a bunch of different Chinese light bars from cubes to larger and up to 50". The light output is generally less than a Rigid but once you go past 32" it's still a lot of light.

 

The common issue I have seen with all of them is they have crappy weather seals. Half of the ones I have had end up fogging. We have taken a few apart when new to try and seal up better. The hardware is cheap and can strip easy if not careful.

 

You do get what you pay for but honestly I do not need a $1500 light bar so $150-300 ones which seem to last 3-5 years which is how long I keep the truck anyways does the trick.

 

 

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