Rigid Industries 30" LED light bar Review

elblako91 · 07-21-2011, 09:50 PM

I bit the bullet and bought one of Rigid Industries 30 inch LED light bars to replace my 4 Hellas that i had retrofitted with DDM 50 watt 5K HID. Well the bar came in this afternoon and i have to say im somewhat disappointed with it. First off they sent me the amber led bar when i asked for the white bar. It's bright no doubt but they do not project as far as my hellas did. I'm wondering if this has to do with the amber color. What i did like about it was that there was no warm up of any kind and they seem much more reliable than HID's. I'm going to send them back and exchange them for the white bar in hopes that i will be more satisfied.

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low beams+light bar

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**dropzone** · 07-21-2011, 10:01 PM

for that kind of money you would expect the correct product...you definitely need the white light, the amber might be good mounted low in the fog or something

elblako91 · 07-21-2011, 10:06 PM

Well i ordered it from another company who in turned ordered it from R.I. I'm sure there was some sort of miscommunication between both of them. I do think the white will be significantly brighter from what I've heard from other people on other boards.

ToyoTech559 · 07-21-2011, 10:12 PM

need a pix of the HIDs to the LEDs.

**dropzone** · 09-09-2011, 05:21 AM

so have they swapped you the amber for the white yet?

elblako91 · 09-09-2011, 06:30 AM

Yup sorry forgot too update. They sent me a prepaid shipping label and as soon as i sent the tracking number via email to them to verify it was on the way they shipped out my white one that same day. Installed it and wired it up to come on with my high beams (tapped in to the positive high beam wire). Only problem is when i take off my high beams they still stay on requiring me to turn click my lights off and then back on for a split second. Anyways I'm quite pleased with them. They have a nice wide even white pattern with no hotspots. The HID's had hotspots and were not as even. My HID's did throw out further but the beam was all scattered as opposed to the LED bar. Another advantage is that the LED's are so much more reliable. I can flip them on without having to worry whether they will work or not. Also don't have to worry about water getting into the ballast and ruining them since they are waterproof. With the HID's I went through more than 4 ballast in 2 years. I'm thinking of mounting 4 hella pencil beams on the roof to get that distance spot i need. That plus the LED bar would be the best combination as you have long distance plus a nice even consistent pattern for closer. Tried taking some night shots with my phone of the bar but was in an open flat field with nothing to really reference the distance.

LOW BEAMS

LOW BEAMS + HELLA MICRO DE (3K HID)

30 INCH RIGED BAR WITH HIGH BEAMS

LED BAR + HELLA MICRO DE + LOW BEAMS

BAR MOUNTED

Hope this helps people trying to learn more about these LED's as I know there is not a lot of info on them on the internet.

StangBanger · 09-09-2011, 06:52 AM

How much was it? If you dont mind me asking. Im looking into getting one.

elblako91 · 09-09-2011, 06:57 AM

Not at all. Was around $980 shipped to my front door. That was with their optional locking nuts and mounting tabs

MaK92-4RnR · 09-09-2011, 07:45 AM

Jesus! 980? and they're barely brighter than the HID hellas.... I think i'll stick with retrofitting HID into hella's. much cheaper and just as effective.

All in all though, the light bar does look bad ass.

elblako91 · 09-09-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MaK92-4RnR

Jesus! 980? and they're barely brighter than the HID hellas.... I think i'll stick with retrofitting HID into hella's. much cheaper and just as effective.

All in all though, the light bar does look bad ass.

lol yeah in comparison the HID's do seem brighter but this is just one of those things i thought i will only buy once and it will last my my whole life. Assuming it doesnt get jacked first

Also a million times more reliable since you don't have to deal with cheap chinese ballast going out on you every 2 months.

MaK92-4RnR · 09-09-2011, 07:54 AM

mount it inside your truck by your windshield.... ( most people mount the 48" because it goes the length of the window ) but i think it would look good regardless.

elblako91 · 09-09-2011, 08:01 AM

Actually the 40 inch fit perfect on the roof but would have been 2 long for the bumper. The 30 inch i bought fits perfectly as it's about the same width as the toyota grill so it looks like it belongs there. I'd mount it inside but I think that would give off some terrible glare since I still want to utilize my windshield. Dont like bugs in my face and still enjoy the cool AC in the texas summer heat

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**dropzone** · 09-10-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaK92-4RnR

mount it inside your truck by your windshield....

would have to have some kind of shield made to fit the curve of the windshield..seems like the glass would reflect and flood the cabin with light..

another major advantage of the LED is the lower current draw.

07-21-2011, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
dropzone Fossilizing Personal Sales Rating: (3) Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PNW, rusting away Posts: 13,788	for that kind of money you would expect the correct product...you definitely need the white light, the amber might be good mounted low in the fog or something __________________ ~robb '81 Toyota Trekker The B4Runner Mini FAQ/Ideas PNW wheeler group: Gitout.Com

07-21-2011, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
elblako91 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy/Lubbock Texas Posts: 708	Well i ordered it from another company who in turned ordered it from R.I. I'm sure there was some sort of miscommunication between both of them. I do think the white will be significantly brighter from what I've heard from other people on other boards. __________________ 1992 Toyota Pickup 4WD 3VZE 5 speed -Modifications- Total chaos Long Travel Gen II Giant Motorsports 62 in rear leaf kit Kings all the way around Rigid duallys diffused Rigid Industry 30" LED light bar Custom front Prerunner Bumper w/ aluminum skid Hella Micro DE's fog lights w/ DDM 3k HID Autometer Phantom II gauges Full white LED interior Trail Gear slider's and rear bumper BUILD LINK

07-21-2011, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
ToyoTech559 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,260	need a pix of the HIDs to the LEDs. __________________ 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 Automatic Blazeland Long Travel ZUK Mod 96-98 Runner Coil Springs Build Page Link (click me)

09-09-2011, 05:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
dropzone Fossilizing Personal Sales Rating: (3) Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PNW, rusting away Posts: 13,788	so have they swapped you the amber for the white yet? __________________ ~robb '81 Toyota Trekker The B4Runner Mini FAQ/Ideas PNW wheeler group: Gitout.Com

09-09-2011, 06:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
elblako91 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy/Lubbock Texas Posts: 708	Yup sorry forgot too update. They sent me a prepaid shipping label and as soon as i sent the tracking number via email to them to verify it was on the way they shipped out my white one that same day. Installed it and wired it up to come on with my high beams (tapped in to the positive high beam wire). Only problem is when i take off my high beams they still stay on requiring me to turn click my lights off and then back on for a split second. Anyways I'm quite pleased with them. They have a nice wide even white pattern with no hotspots. The HID's had hotspots and were not as even. My HID's did throw out further but the beam was all scattered as opposed to the LED bar. Another advantage is that the LED's are so much more reliable. I can flip them on without having to worry whether they will work or not. Also don't have to worry about water getting into the ballast and ruining them since they are waterproof. With the HID's I went through more than 4 ballast in 2 years. I'm thinking of mounting 4 hella pencil beams on the roof to get that distance spot i need. That plus the LED bar would be the best combination as you have long distance plus a nice even consistent pattern for closer. Tried taking some night shots with my phone of the bar but was in an open flat field with nothing to really reference the distance. LOW BEAMS LOW BEAMS + HELLA MICRO DE (3K HID) 30 INCH RIGED BAR WITH HIGH BEAMS LED BAR + HELLA MICRO DE + LOW BEAMS BAR MOUNTED Hope this helps people trying to learn more about these LED's as I know there is not a lot of info on them on the internet. __________________ 1992 Toyota Pickup 4WD 3VZE 5 speed -Modifications- Total chaos Long Travel Gen II Giant Motorsports 62 in rear leaf kit Kings all the way around Rigid duallys diffused Rigid Industry 30" LED light bar Custom front Prerunner Bumper w/ aluminum skid Hella Micro DE's fog lights w/ DDM 3k HID Autometer Phantom II gauges Full white LED interior Trail Gear slider's and rear bumper BUILD LINK

09-09-2011, 06:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
StangBanger Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 468	How much was it? If you dont mind me asking. Im looking into getting one. __________________ 1989 4RUNNER 3.0 AddictedOffroad front winch bumper SB 8,000lb Lifesaver

09-09-2011, 06:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
elblako91 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy/Lubbock Texas Posts: 708	Not at all. Was around $980 shipped to my front door. That was with their optional locking nuts and mounting tabs __________________ 1992 Toyota Pickup 4WD 3VZE 5 speed -Modifications- Total chaos Long Travel Gen II Giant Motorsports 62 in rear leaf kit Kings all the way around Rigid duallys diffused Rigid Industry 30" LED light bar Custom front Prerunner Bumper w/ aluminum skid Hella Micro DE's fog lights w/ DDM 3k HID Autometer Phantom II gauges Full white LED interior Trail Gear slider's and rear bumper BUILD LINK

09-09-2011, 07:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 5,164	Jesus! 980? and they're barely brighter than the HID hellas.... I think i'll stick with retrofitting HID into hella's. much cheaper and just as effective. All in all though, the light bar does look bad ass. __________________ 92' 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - 163k Miles. Mods: Borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping, pioneer deck, 2 12" subwoofers, 2 amps, cobra 19 DX IV, TJM winch bumper, 33x10.50 KM2s, 15x8 3.75 pro comp rockcrawler rims, manual hub conversion, front sway bar removal, 3k HIDs, clear front/rear lights, F&R Aussie lockers, 4.88 gearing, Hella 700FFs, TAG rear swing out bumper, Stubbs SKO-HD sliders, Budbuilt skid, SDORI IFS brace, 1,200LB Marlin Crawler HD clutch

09-09-2011, 07:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 5,164	mount it inside your truck by your windshield.... ( most people mount the 48" because it goes the length of the window ) but i think it would look good regardless. __________________ 92' 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - 163k Miles. Mods: Borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping, pioneer deck, 2 12" subwoofers, 2 amps, cobra 19 DX IV, TJM winch bumper, 33x10.50 KM2s, 15x8 3.75 pro comp rockcrawler rims, manual hub conversion, front sway bar removal, 3k HIDs, clear front/rear lights, F&R Aussie lockers, 4.88 gearing, Hella 700FFs, TAG rear swing out bumper, Stubbs SKO-HD sliders, Budbuilt skid, SDORI IFS brace, 1,200LB Marlin Crawler HD clutch

09-09-2011, 08:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
elblako91 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy/Lubbock Texas Posts: 708	Actually the 40 inch fit perfect on the roof but would have been 2 long for the bumper. The 30 inch i bought fits perfectly as it's about the same width as the toyota grill so it looks like it belongs there. I'd mount it inside but I think that would give off some terrible glare since I still want to utilize my windshield. Dont like bugs in my face and still enjoy the cool AC in the texas summer heat . __________________ 1992 Toyota Pickup 4WD 3VZE 5 speed -Modifications- Total chaos Long Travel Gen II Giant Motorsports 62 in rear leaf kit Kings all the way around Rigid duallys diffused Rigid Industry 30" LED light bar Custom front Prerunner Bumper w/ aluminum skid Hella Micro DE's fog lights w/ DDM 3k HID Autometer Phantom II gauges Full white LED interior Trail Gear slider's and rear bumper BUILD LINK

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