Question on mounting lights

N736RA · 08-14-2009, 10:40 PM

I'm planning on mounting 4 150w lights up on the roof, I'm just wondering if it would make more sense to put 2 facing forward and 2 back, or all 4 facing forward and buy another 2 to face back sometime in the future? Essentially, how much difference is there between having 2 vs 4 facing forward? Thanks!

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seanmearse · 08-14-2009, 10:45 PM

Double the light output with four up front. 4 front, 2 rear and 8 small utility's under it, make it daylight!

mick cassidy · 08-15-2009, 12:50 AM

i put two facing backward as i back into my driveway and glad i did as before i hit a tree stump and i was pissed !!!

olharleyman · 08-15-2009, 01:30 AM

I have 4 on the roof and 4 on the bumper all 140 watts facing forward ,

as for the back I have 4 55 watt road lights on the rear bumper that come on when I stick it in reverse works good enough for me and I can flip a switch on the rear ones so if some A-hole is coming up and won't kill he's/her hi beams I can light them up with my own hi beams

tc · 08-15-2009, 07:59 AM

Get Lightforce and you'll only need 2.

With the roof in the way, lights facing backwards from the roof won't do a lot to help you backing up - if you need reverse lights, mount them on/in the rear bumper

N736RA · 08-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Thanks for the input! I guess I'll huck the 4 spots facing forwards then and get something else for the rear bumper. Also, having never had a light bar on my vehical before, how much noticeable difference will adding those lights make?

v6854runner · 08-15-2009, 06:01 PM

yes putting 4 light facing foward would be a good idea

08-14-2009, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
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08-15-2009, 01:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	I have 4 on the roof and 4 on the bumper all 140 watts facing forward , as for the back I have 4 55 watt road lights on the rear bumper that come on when I stick it in reverse works good enough for me and I can flip a switch on the rear ones so if some A-hole is coming up and won't kill he's/her hi beams I can light them up with my own hi beams __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq. Last edited by olharleyman; 08-15-2009 at 01:35 AM.

08-15-2009, 07:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,375	Get Lightforce and you'll only need 2. With the roof in the way, lights facing backwards from the roof won't do a lot to help you backing up - if you need reverse lights, mount them on/in the rear bumper __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

08-15-2009, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
N736RA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	Thanks for the input! I guess I'll huck the 4 spots facing forwards then and get something else for the rear bumper. Also, having never had a light bar on my vehical before, how much noticeable difference will adding those lights make? Last edited by N736RA; 08-15-2009 at 06:00 PM.

08-15-2009, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
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08-15-2009, 12:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
mick cassidy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los angeles Posts: 50	i put two facing backward as i back into my driveway and glad i did as before i hit a tree stump and i was pissed !!!

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