off-road lights?

80s_4x4_toy · 10-07-2009, 07:47 PM

im going to buy some off road lights and would like to know what brand and type ( driving flood or long range) lights would be good for really lighting up in front of me im thinking of buying a light bar for the back too so any ideas

thanks

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93yotaSR5 · 10-07-2009, 09:34 PM

I put 2 hella 500ff lights up front in my bull bar bumper. It lights up the trail way in front of me. It would Be nice to have two more to see the sides of the trails . And I will be putting two under the rear bumper so u can see at night when setting up camp or backing up in pitch black conditions. I want to get a light bar on top as well.

874runnersr5 · 10-07-2009, 09:36 PM

Look in kragen hid lights

Tbeck792 · 10-07-2009, 10:15 PM

I actually bought 2 lights from northern tool and equipment for 12 bucks that turned out to be pretty dang good. Or at least they work great at the ranch on the tractor

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._352681_352681

GodwinAustin · 10-07-2009, 11:07 PM

Lightforce 240s are arguably the best lights out there, if you have the money the HID model of the 240s are just ridiculous.

Elton · 10-07-2009, 11:32 PM

i got the lightforce 170s and love them as much as i like hid id just kill them as much as i use my lights on the highway

g_cali · 10-08-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbeck792

I actually bought 2 lights from northern tool and equipment for 12 bucks that turned out to be pretty dang good. Or at least they work great at the ranch on the tractor

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._352681_352681

You really like those lights? Ive never seen off road lights that cheap, i think i just might order me some...

80s_4x4_toy · 10-08-2009, 12:54 PM

thanks guys i like to see while driving threw the contry late at night and while at the farm so ill do some research and see what i can afford and another ? im thinking the more watts the higher light out put correct?

toyota4x4907 · 10-08-2009, 01:00 PM

Lightforce lights in general. Any size

80s_4x4_toy · 10-08-2009, 01:12 PM

so i have read a few light forums and i think im going to have to go with some light forces every one has good to say about them except the mounting brakets make the lights viborate on dirt roads but i will have to play to fix that

1991(A)4runner · 10-08-2009, 01:22 PM

I just put 2 100w KC daylighters on the front of my 4runner and I really like them they have a good long range

camo31"10.50" · 10-08-2009, 01:23 PM

wait a sec..so you can't use HID's frequently???

i mean i know your not supposed to use the on the road for obvious reasons..

but i often turned my lights on and off a few times a night..would this hurt some HID's???

guess i could always get some nice fog's for use on the roads and frequent use..but they aren't as cool as HID's

GodwinAustin · 10-08-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80s_4x4_toy

thanks guys i like to see while driving threw the contry late at night and while at the farm so ill do some research and see what i can afford and another ? im thinking the more watts the higher light out put correct?

not necessarily, the reflector can make a big difference. For example, the hella 500 is a nice light - 55w halogen bulb, upgradeable to 100 watts, and pretty bright. But take a lightforce 170 with a similar bulb and because of the reflector there is a hugely noticeable difference in light output.

grant526 · 10-08-2009, 01:36 PM

I think the issue with HIDs it if you use them as "high beams" so you are turning them on and off a fair amount. I've always heard don't flash HIDs. We run them on my buddies Endurance race cars. : )

Personally, I have 4 KC Daylighters on top of my truck and someone gave me some comparable ProComps I'm running on my bumper. I Really like them both!! And I also Really like the way they Look too!!

80s_4x4_toy · 10-08-2009, 04:25 PM

see i thought of going with some kcs but i will need/want 4 of them and there is so many models to choose from and i dont have money to buy one of them all to test so is there any kc lights you would suggest

DIHOWARD · 10-08-2009, 05:21 PM

IPF makes a nice light for under $100 a pair.
These came with 55 and 100w bulbs. I decided to go with the 55w ultra white bulbs. They have a cleaner light, the 100w bulbs were yellowish, so higher wattage doesn't always mean better.

Tbeck792 · 10-08-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g_cali

You really like those lights? Ive never seen off road lights that cheap, i think i just might order me some...

They aren't the brightest, but they sure are cheap, and work well for on the tractor and also as a lot brighter reverse lights. They use the H3 55W so they arent too bad.

Midget96 · 10-08-2009, 10:39 PM

I've got a pair of IPF 968's I'd like to sell for $40. Great lights, but after seeing my friend's Lightforces, I'm a believer that they're worth the $200 price tag.

Elton · 10-08-2009, 10:54 PM

you guys gonna hate me but after selling my hella 700s im only out 50 dollars on my lightforce's gotta love ebay

limon32 · 10-09-2009, 01:12 AM

LIghtforce is by far the most popular choice here in Alaska where we are dark for the next 4 months!

80s_4x4_toy · 10-09-2009, 10:55 AM

i really like the look and distance of those ipfs 100 a pair not bad is there a model number (dihoward) i think those are what im looking for

Elton · 10-09-2009, 10:56 AM

IPF 968 guess they went to a new model with grills so now they cost more

80s_4x4_toy · 10-09-2009, 11:00 AM

ok thanks i will start looking around

suncomb1 · 10-10-2009, 05:30 AM

Years ago there was a series of magazine articles about off-road lights and they discussed beam pattern vs light brightness. I found the information to be very helpful and utilized the info when I installed my lighting system on my truck. I run 2-130W 6" Daylighter Driving Lights and 2-130W 6" Daylighter Fog Lights in the front. I run 4-150W 6" Daylighter Long Range lights on my rollbar with outward and inward pairs controlled independenly. I run Cibie "Z" beam headlights with 55/65W Halogen bulbs (no longer available-use Hella). I run 2-55W Cibie "35" series rear lights on my rollbar. If I hit all my front lights on during the darkest night it produces daylight and you can drive off-road accordingly. Plan your system and what you want it to do, remember pattern not brightness of lights.

93yotaSR5 · 10-10-2009, 11:28 AM

check ebay. theres tons of stuff on there for cheap. just key word "off road light" i saw some cheap kc daylighters and some off brands for really cheap

10-07-2009, 09:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
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10-07-2009, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
GodwinAustin Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eagle County Colorado Posts: 1,149	Lightforce 240s are arguably the best lights out there, if you have the money the HID model of the 240s are just ridiculous. __________________ -Jon Red 88 4runner - 5Spd - 22re

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Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	i got the lightforce 170s and love them as much as i like hid id just kill them as much as i use my lights on the highway __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

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toyota4x4907 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 2,330	Lightforce lights in general. Any size __________________ '95 4runner\|22re\|5spd\|130K miles\|ISR\| 2" BL\| 31x10.5 \| CompuStar Auto-start\| two 170mm LightForce\|anti-sway bars removed f/r\|Warn manual hubs\|ADD bypassed\|Diff breather extensions\|XLPerformance muffler '88 4runner\|22re\|5spd\|206K miles\|Sold '93 single cab\|22re\|5spd\|150K miles\|Sold\| Pro IFS

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1991(A)4runner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Monument, CO Posts: 3	I just put 2 100w KC daylighters on the front of my 4runner and I really like them they have a good long range __________________ 1991 4runner 22RE 4cyl 2.4L K&N Cold Air Intake 1.5" Rear wheel spacers 2in OME lift 31" BFGood Rich A/T KO MC Clutch Fully Rebulit Engine "To Come" 35in BGF T/A KO Re Geared Diffs And more

10-07-2009, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
93yotaSR5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sacramento ca Posts: 181	I put 2 hella 500ff lights up front in my bull bar bumper. It lights up the trail way in front of me. It would Be nice to have two more to see the sides of the trails . And I will be putting two under the rear bumper so u can see at night when setting up camp or backing up in pitch black conditions. I want to get a light bar on top as well.

10-07-2009, 10:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tbeck792 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 11	I actually bought 2 lights from northern tool and equipment for 12 bucks that turned out to be pretty dang good. Or at least they work great at the ranch on the tractor http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._352681_352681

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80s_4x4_toy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: elkhart Posts: 12	thanks guys i like to see while driving threw the contry late at night and while at the farm so ill do some research and see what i can afford and another ? im thinking the more watts the higher light out put correct?

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80s_4x4_toy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: elkhart Posts: 12	so i have read a few light forums and i think im going to have to go with some light forces every one has good to say about them except the mounting brakets make the lights viborate on dirt roads but i will have to play to fix that

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camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,064	wait a sec..so you can't use HID's frequently??? i mean i know your not supposed to use the on the road for obvious reasons.. but i often turned my lights on and off a few times a night..would this hurt some HID's??? guess i could always get some nice fog's for use on the roads and frequent use..but they aren't as cool as HID's __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

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grant526 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento area, Ca Posts: 348	I think the issue with HIDs it if you use them as "high beams" so you are turning them on and off a fair amount. I've always heard don't flash HIDs. We run them on my buddies Endurance race cars. : ) Personally, I have 4 KC Daylighters on top of my truck and someone gave me some comparable ProComps I'm running on my bumper. I Really like them both!! And I also Really like the way they Look too!! __________________ '85 Standard Cab 4.5" HD SuperLift Custom Winch bumper 33x12.50 Mud Rovers Lincoln Locked in the rear; running 5.29s DD's: '87 XJ and '91 Suzuki DR650s Wheel Responsibly, Don't screw it up for the rest of Us. . . ---------------------------------------------------- "Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America" - Thanks for the Quote Hayes

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80s_4x4_toy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: elkhart Posts: 12	see i thought of going with some kcs but i will need/want 4 of them and there is so many models to choose from and i dont have money to buy one of them all to test so is there any kc lights you would suggest

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DIHOWARD Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WAUCONDA, IL Posts: 291	IPF makes a nice light for under $100 a pair. These came with 55 and 100w bulbs. I decided to go with the 55w ultra white bulbs. They have a cleaner light, the 100w bulbs were yellowish, so higher wattage doesn't always mean better. __________________ 2003 4RUNNER LTD V6 FUSION LIFT/COOPER ATR/CAI/MAGNAFLOW/IPF LIGHTS

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Midget96 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 325	I've got a pair of IPF 968's I'd like to sell for $40. Great lights, but after seeing my friend's Lightforces, I'm a believer that they're worth the $200 price tag.

10-08-2009, 10:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	you guys gonna hate me but after selling my hella 700s im only out 50 dollars on my lightforce's gotta love ebay __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-09-2009, 01:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
limon32 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kenai, AK Posts: 157	LIghtforce is by far the most popular choice here in Alaska where we are dark for the next 4 months!

10-09-2009, 10:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
80s_4x4_toy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: elkhart Posts: 12	i really like the look and distance of those ipfs 100 a pair not bad is there a model number (dihoward) i think those are what im looking for

10-09-2009, 10:56 AM	#22 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	IPF 968 guess they went to a new model with grills so now they cost more __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 10-09-2009 at 10:58 AM.

10-09-2009, 11:00 AM	#23 (permalink)
80s_4x4_toy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: elkhart Posts: 12	ok thanks i will start looking around

10-10-2009, 05:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
suncomb1 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 90	Years ago there was a series of magazine articles about off-road lights and they discussed beam pattern vs light brightness. I found the information to be very helpful and utilized the info when I installed my lighting system on my truck. I run 2-130W 6" Daylighter Driving Lights and 2-130W 6" Daylighter Fog Lights in the front. I run 4-150W 6" Daylighter Long Range lights on my rollbar with outward and inward pairs controlled independenly. I run Cibie "Z" beam headlights with 55/65W Halogen bulbs (no longer available-use Hella). I run 2-55W Cibie "35" series rear lights on my rollbar. If I hit all my front lights on during the darkest night it produces daylight and you can drive off-road accordingly. Plan your system and what you want it to do, remember pattern not brightness of lights.

10-10-2009, 11:28 AM	#25 (permalink)
93yotaSR5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sacramento ca Posts: 181	check ebay. theres tons of stuff on there for cheap. just key word "off road light" i saw some cheap kc daylighters and some off brands for really cheap __________________ 93 xtra cab, 3vze, 5speed, 31x10.5x15 bfg M/T KM2 hella 500ff. cobra cb, front and rear diff breather mod, many more coming!

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