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Old 01-22-2017, 09:17 AM
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As the title says. I plan on mounting behind the grill.

https://www.amazon.ca/Simplive%C2%AE...R5CNM05QQCDFTH
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Old 01-22-2017, 09:21 AM
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For that price probably worth a shot. Looks alot like a Rigid. They are the only ones I have any experience with. Much more spendy though.
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Old 01-22-2017, 09:26 AM
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For that price probably worth a shot. Looks alot like a Rigid. They are the only ones I have any experience with. Much more spendy though.
Almost 10 times more.
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Old 01-22-2017, 10:00 AM
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I got a buddy who buys the cheap ones off amazon and loves them. At the rate these things go missing its not a bad idea. I would say go for it and if you dont like it put it on kijiji and i'm sure someone else will want it.
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Old 01-22-2017, 10:03 AM
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I just bought the simplive 20" off amazon and have zero complaints
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Old 01-22-2017, 10:17 AM
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I bought an 18" from China and it was everything they said it was.
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Old 01-22-2017, 10:54 AM
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A few of my buddies have them on their side by sides, they seem to do the trick. I think the switch is junk on them so maybe look at replacing them off the hop.
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Old 01-22-2017, 10:58 AM
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I have a 42" curved amazon special and 0 issues with it.

For how many go missing, or rocks break the lens, I would rather buy a new $150 bar than one $1000 one.
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Old 01-22-2017, 11:10 AM
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I've had good luck with my cheap China light bar. As someone else mentioned, the switch that came with it was garbage. For that price try it out, if it doesn't last or doesn't do what you need it to you won't break the bank.
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Old 01-22-2017, 02:36 PM
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Can get those off FleaBay for a lot less. Look for the ones with the Osram 5 watt Cree LED chips, they are noticeably brighter. Reflector technology is moving quick on those, my one year old bar is already dated and old technology.

I would get something like this. This one has the 3 watt chips, I'd look for the 5 watt. Check out the wattage and flood lights on the ends.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7D-TRI-ROW-4...BYU0Fu&vxp=mtr
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Old 01-22-2017, 03:20 PM
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I have that exact one on my truck mounted behind the grill. Been good so far. Had it on for about 30000km.

I've had a couple knock off light bars and never had any issues. Can't see any reason to spend "rigid" dollars when you can buy 10 or more of these for the same price.
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Old 01-23-2017, 08:31 AM
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I bought it. Delivery is to be wed. Also got a wiring kit with it. 2 outputs so if I want I can add another bar and maybe a better switch. $ 178 all in. Where should I put the 2 small ones that come with it ? I was thinking back up lights ?

https://www.amazon.ca/Simplive%C2%AE...R5CNM05QQCDFTH
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