Let me see your light bars

[outracing]

Hi fellow XJ'ers, so I have decided that the perfect addition to my XJ would be a set of roof or windshield mounted lights. The Jeep is outfitted very well right now as a combination cross country traveler (It has driven through 49 states in the US, explored the Arctic Circle and the 10 provinces of Canada.) I also use it here in Northeast Ohio to plow snow all winter long.

I very briefly owned a 99 xj that had a set of four small roof mounted lights. It had traditional h3 bulbs in each light. When I turned these lights on, it was like turning on the sun. They were so bright and well aimed.

I am now seeing everyone with the curved light bars on the roof or windshield of their vehicles and on their bumpers. I know they use way less power, but how bright are they? I am getting ready to head back to Alaska to retravel the Dalton Highway and know that some fantastic light would be an awesome help.

Can anyone help me out with a comparison of how bright their LED bar is vs. Four 100 watt flood lights?

 

[themauler]

Honestly. The LEDs will probably put 4 100w flood lights to shame.

However, I would rather have properly aimed effective traditional fog/spot lights than a light bar. LEDs barf light everywhere and I only feel comfortable using it on the road if I can see for atleast a mile that there is no traffic infront of me or oncoming.

Use what works best for you. LEDs perform in desert dusty environment, not cruising down the pavement.


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[trippled]

Fwiw, lights on the roof suck. They'll give your terrible glare off the hood, and any type of weather other than clear they're absolutely worthless. Whatever you do, do yourself a favor and mount them as low as you can. That way your lights are shining down the road, where you actually need it.

 

[outracing]

Here is what my temporary Jeep had for a light bar

 

[outracing]

I never had a problem with the setup above. The Dalton Highway is 414 miles of the roughest gravel road I have ever been on. There is no road paint, lights or anything that will help you stay on the road. Also, for the 414 miles I was on it, I passed only 4 other vehicles. If LED is that much brighter, I'll have to go that route. I suppose that I could also put a smaller light bar on the bumper independent of the roof bar. I was under the conception that LED light defused much sooner then traditional light. I guess I should also point out that I am trying to get the light out as far as possible. Be it a mile or 10 miles, I need to see as far in advance as possible.

 

[dan1977p]

Make sure the leds generate enough heat to melt any snow/ice you get on them up there. That's the negative i hear about them here

 

[5-Speed XJ]

Led everything !

 

[outracing]

5-Speed, those back up lights are sweet! Where did you find those? You don't need a relay switch for them do you?

 

[waxer]

Those backups are all over Amazon for cheap!!