harbor freight off road lights

toyNG · 06-03-2008, 11:10 PM

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3029

I know the quality of them will be fairly low, but $20 for two lights and wiring still seems like a pretty good price. Anyone have any experience with them? Harbor Freight sells a bunch of different lights, but these seems like the best deal. thoughts??

87AzRunner · 06-03-2008, 11:26 PM

dude thats an awesome deal, 100 watt lights are def. what you want!
i swapped the 55watts outta my hella 500's an the difference is night an
day. i would suggest a relay, i see it comes with a fuse to, def. use it

awesome find!

twitchee2 · 06-03-2008, 11:42 PM

they are having a huge parking lot say this weekend, im gonna jump on a pair

dirtoyboy · 06-04-2008, 06:35 AM

Everything that is electrical I have purchased from HF has either blown up or caught fire......just my experience

Workhorse · 06-04-2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtoyboy

Everything that is electrical I have purchased from HF has either blown up or caught fire......just my experience

my experiences at Harbor Freight have been pretty good but you just have to be careful on what you buy. Take a good look at the lights, the cases, the gauge of the wire, ect. If it all checks out good looking i would say give them a try. For the price they seem like a decent deal but I would definitely want to give them a good look over at the store.

I laughed at this detail on the website on the lights

"Unbreakable high-polish metal reflector"

zlathim · 06-04-2008, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtoyboy

Everything that is electrical I have purchased from HF has either blown up or caught fire......just my experience

You know that red is positive and black is negative, right?

Ha Ha, just couldn't resist. Harbor Freight does sell some cheapo junk, there's no denying that.

it's still a fun place to spend a few bucks though, even if half the stuff you buy falls apart before the end of the week...

dirtoyboy · 06-04-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by zlathim

You know that red is positive and black is negative, right?

Ha Ha, just couldn't resist. Harbor Freight does sell some cheapo junk, there's no denying that.

it's still a fun place to spend a few bucks though, even if half the stuff you buy falls apart before the end of the week...

Dont get me wrong...they do sell some nice, cheap (disposable) hand tools and stuff. I have some jackstands, face shield, junk like that....

I forgot that we have a chop saw we got from there that has been functioning perfectly for about a year and a half....just be cautious...and keep a fire extinguisher handy

86blue4runner · 06-04-2008, 08:22 AM

i dont know, they are 100 watt, and they have the H-3 bulbs in them. if im not mistaken thats what the Hella 500's come with. so for a third of the price i would give them a try.

CJM · 06-04-2008, 09:27 AM

I wouldnt trust them..

deserttoy84 · 06-04-2008, 10:02 AM

for 20 bucks just buy some knockoff KC lights off ebay.

grovedogg · 06-04-2008, 10:29 AM

i'd try em'/. I was looking at Autozone... they have a set of rectangle 100's for $25

dirtoyboy · 06-04-2008, 12:46 PM

Just buy some tractor lights...they're like 6 bucks a piece

twitchee2 · 06-04-2008, 04:50 PM

Well i got some for 17.99. Works for me. Hooked them up so far they work good. havent had them in the bark yet. I hooked them up to my high beams with a relay, but when i turn all the lights off and the DRLs are on the relay just constantly ticks and really loud and annoying, I dont know if its the relay or something with the way the DRLs are wired up. Any thoughts?

91Toyota · 06-04-2008, 05:10 PM

Perfect example for;

"You get what you pay for"

twitchee2 · 06-04-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 91Toyota

Perfect example for;

"You get what you pay for"

The lights work just fine. Its the relay.

GA95Runner · 06-08-2008, 10:48 AM

bought them, blew them. seems like they weren't water proof. it happened after the first rain. got some gasket sealer from walmart...haven't had a problem since.

twitchee2 · 06-08-2008, 12:01 PM

i havent had a problem yet. everything seems good. Where did you seal them?

grant526 · 06-08-2008, 01:31 PM

You can get rectangular ones from Wal-Mart for the same or less. But for $20, it's worth the investment. You might decide you like another design better, later. Then your only out $20.

A buddy of mine has a GREAT expression about HF tools and things. They all eventually turn into Hammers. Just some sooner than others.

twitchee2 · 06-08-2008, 09:30 PM

That is a great expression. They way im looking at it, i know they will go out sometime in the near future but im able to see what i like i what i dont like before i spend 70+ on a pair of hella's. The BF ones are a nice beam which works, but i saw a thread that had corner lenses and next time i would rather have those on the front. Currently im using the HF lights as part of my high beams.

06-03-2008, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
toyNG Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 252	harbor freight off road lights http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3029 I know the quality of them will be fairly low, but $20 for two lights and wiring still seems like a pretty good price. Anyone have any experience with them? Harbor Freight sells a bunch of different lights, but these seems like the best deal. thoughts?? __________________ 1986 pickup 4x4 SR5, 31x10.5 BFG All-Terrains, Ranchos, 2" body lift, Downey grille guard and skid plate, TG sliders

06-03-2008, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
87AzRunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Az Posts: 80	dude thats an awesome deal, 100 watt lights are def. what you want! i swapped the 55watts outta my hella 500's an the difference is night an day. i would suggest a relay, i see it comes with a fuse to, def. use it awesome find! __________________ 87' 22RE 245,xxx miles :) other ride 01 kawa ke100 (its a scooter) but i dont care! 12XX miles ------current project------ get matching gears up front to get 4wd back :) Photobucket: http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn305/87AzRunner/

06-03-2008, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
twitchee2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socal/Chico Posts: 278	they are having a huge parking lot say this weekend, im gonna jump on a pair __________________ -Eric 2002 SR5 4WD Deck plate + ISR Rest is Stock

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CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	I wouldnt trust them.. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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deserttoy84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 848	for 20 bucks just buy some knockoff KC lights off ebay. __________________ 1984 toyota sr5 4x4 22r w/ weber 32/36 Pro comp 4" front springs and 3" rear downey springs D-tech Shocks 33x12.5 M/T , 15 inch weld rims Hella 550/ Hella h4 conversions with HID Home made On-board air system

06-04-2008, 04:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
twitchee2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socal/Chico Posts: 278	Well i got some for 17.99. Works for me. Hooked them up so far they work good. havent had them in the bark yet. I hooked them up to my high beams with a relay, but when i turn all the lights off and the DRLs are on the relay just constantly ticks and really loud and annoying, I dont know if its the relay or something with the way the DRLs are wired up. Any thoughts? __________________ -Eric 2002 SR5 4WD Deck plate + ISR Rest is Stock

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91Toyota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 1,539	Perfect example for; "You get what you pay for" __________________ 2WD POWER!!! http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/IMG_2479.jpg

06-08-2008, 10:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
GA95Runner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 83	bought them, blew them. seems like they weren't water proof. it happened after the first rain. got some gasket sealer from walmart...haven't had a problem since. __________________ Toyota 4Runner 1995 SR5 3.0 Vsix ISR Airbox MOD RUNNING BOARDS=chopped MUDFLAPS=chopped Eibach ProKit 2.5" rear 5% tint rear 20% front 31.5x10.5x15 BFG AT-ko's Skyjacker Hydro 7000's Safari Rack w/3 Flood Beams near future- 1 3" body lift 2 Cobra CB

06-08-2008, 12:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
twitchee2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socal/Chico Posts: 278	i havent had a problem yet. everything seems good. Where did you seal them? __________________ -Eric 2002 SR5 4WD Deck plate + ISR Rest is Stock

06-08-2008, 01:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
grant526 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento area, Ca Posts: 211	You can get rectangular ones from Wal-Mart for the same or less. But for $20, it's worth the investment. You might decide you like another design better, later. Then your only out $20. A buddy of mine has a GREAT expression about HF tools and things. They all eventually turn into Hammers. Just some sooner than others. __________________ '85 Standard Cab 4.5" HD SuperLift Custom Winch bumper 33x12.50 Mud Rovers Lincoln Locked in the rear DD's: '87 XJ and '91 Suzuki DR650s Wheel Responsibly, Don't screw it up for others...

06-08-2008, 09:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
twitchee2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socal/Chico Posts: 278	That is a great expression. They way im looking at it, i know they will go out sometime in the near future but im able to see what i like i what i dont like before i spend 70+ on a pair of hella's. The BF ones are a nice beam which works, but i saw a thread that had corner lenses and next time i would rather have those on the front. Currently im using the HF lights as part of my high beams. __________________ -Eric 2002 SR5 4WD Deck plate + ISR Rest is Stock