Review Of China 2x2 Cubes & 30" Bar

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When I bought my truck it already had a white 40" Rigid and an amber 20" Rigid installed. While I thought I'd never get more, seeing pictures on the forum was too much so I did.

I went what seems to be a very different route than most and mainly it's because I wanted the lights and not needed them that I went for the cheapest..... although I have zero regrets after a few months.

I initially wanted to use the 3x2 cubes and thought they'd fit even though they are wider so I ordered 4 of them and some Rigid mounting plates (which are awesome because they even come with a wiring harness!). After an attempt to install all 4, only 2 would fit so I sucked it up and sold those 4 to a buddy which a decent discount. I ordered the Rigid look-a-likes and these fit perfectly.

For the bar, I wished I'd taken some pictures but failed to. Installation was just like on Birdman's write-up and no issues. I'll get some more pictures to post shortly of the bar.

While the lumen output is quite up to Rigid's, for the price and what I use them for it's works for me!

Pair Rigid 2x2 Look-a-likes = $66 shipped
30" white light bar = $160 shipped

I'd also like to say this shipping from China, least for this company, was badass!!! I'd order over a weekend and swear I would have them in my hands that Wednesday! This happened every order too, unreal because I know ordering stuff in the states from Cali to Louisiana is a week!

I have 4 amber covers on the way right now for them, just to change it up a bit. $17 for 4 amber covers shipped isn't too bad either. :)

Here's the ones that you can't fit 4 of them:
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Compare 3x2 to the 2x2 cubes
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All new 2x2 Rigid look-a-likes
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Pictures shortly of the 2x2 look-a-likes installed along with the 30" bar.
 

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Great prices, but I don't like that yellow glow when they're off. I might consider adding a 30" bar though one of these days.
 
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They seem to have fit and finish of Rigid from other pictures of real Rigid lights I've seen. The output is fantastic for sure, I can get pictures of light output but may be hard with my tinted windshield, lol. If you just want more lights for cheap, no doubt these are sick. Specs say they don't have as much lumens as Rigid, but at 25% the price IMO well worth it for lighting. It's just cool to fill up my bumper openings finally and have a 2nd bar behind the grill for under $300 in lights (not including the Rigid mounting plate.

Another note, these DO NOT wire up to the Rigid harness. I cut those plugs off and replaced with some 12ga weather trailer harness lights. I always have surplus of them anyways, but think they're $1.50 each (comes with male and female side)
 

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They seem to have fit and finish of Rigid from other pictures of real Rigid lights I've seen. The output is fantastic for sure, I can get pictures of light output but may be hard with my tinted windshield, lol. If you just want more lights for cheap, no doubt these are sick. Specs say they don't have as much lumens as Rigid, but at 25% the price IMO well worth it for lighting. It's just cool to fill up my bumper openings finally and have a 2nd bar behind the grill for under $300 in lights (not including the Rigid mounting plate.

Another note, these DO NOT wire up to the Rigid harness. I cut those plugs off and replaced with some 12ga weather trailer harness lights. I always have surplus of them anyways, but think they're $1.50 each (comes with male and female side)

Agreed. Definitely a solid option. I just wish they made a true amber light and not just the cover.
 
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Here's some pictures of the cubes and bar during the day. I'm with etalian2005, don't care much for the yellow when they're off... But small price to pay if looking for some cheap lights. Also the 30" bar has 16 LEDs per side that are flood lights, rest are more spot light judging by the reflectors. I'll get some pictures when my amber covers come in.

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Why run the black cover on your lower 20"?

It's actually a smoked cover, but just wanted the light to blend in a little better since majority of the time it's off. It snaps off pretty easily but even so, still a good bit of light output when it's on. More light than I thought since it's smoked.
 

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