Flood or driving pattern a-pillar

[gjb89]

I currently have a 30" Rigid curve bar with a spot pattern and I am planning on purchasing some rigid dss pods for the A-pillars. What pattern do you think would go best with the 30" spot?

 

[pat247]

I put spots on the A-pillars because they are higher and therefore shine farther out.

 

[raptor36]

Above the headlights then spot. Post some photos when you get the lights installed. Would love to check it out.


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[TopElement]

For A pillar mounts, I recommend going with spots based on my experience. Started with wide lenses, and there was excessive glare from my white paint. Darker colors may be better, but it is a bit distracting.
Switched to spot lenses and it is better, but still lights up the hood too much. Wide lenses on the bumper work well.

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

You want spots. I don't recommend the DSS for your pillars. The side lighting is going to cause glare on your hood. Driving/Combo patterns are popular, but again I like a spot as it reduces glare.

I'd recommend maybe trying out the Baja Designs XL80s. They are fantastic and we offer them as part of a complete kit. If your heart is set on Rigid though, go with the Spot patterns

Baja Kit: http://www.4x4truckleds.com/baja-designs-ford-raptor-2017-xl80-a-pillar-lighting-kit/

Rigid Spots: http://www.4x4truckleds.com/rigid-industries-d-series-pro-spot-surface-mount-pair/

SDHQ Brackets: http://www.4x4truckleds.com/sdhq-2017-ford-raptor-a-pillar-light-mounts/

 

[OffroadAlliance.com]

There's nothing wrong at all with the Rigid DSS for a-pillar mounts. The Rigid DSS lights are actually side specific with the a specific drivers side and passenger side light. Only one side of the Rigid DSS has side emitting LED's so no additional glare on your hood.

For a little more than $300 you get north of 5400 total lumen output in the spot beam and for around $500 you can grab the driving beam which puts out 7100+ lumens. The side emitting LED's do a good job of providing light outward to assist with cornering or even help catch that deer before it sprints across the road.

If we can help get you setup with set of lights, let us know. We keep the Rigid DSS lights in stock.

Happy new years!

 

[Gdog]

I'm concerned about A pillar lights being stolen while parked somewhere. Any suggestions or others concerned? Seems like they would be easy for some dirtbag to make off with them

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

We sell security kits, which will help prevent from theft (although not 100%, it's a little more difficult to steal adding these on)

http://www.4x4truckleds.com/led-aux.../lighting-accessories/security-hardware-kits/

 

[zombiekiller]

I'm concerned about A pillar lights being stolen while parked somewhere. Any suggestions or others concerned? Seems like they would be easy for some dirtbag to make off with them

Install the lights, aim them appropriately.

Remove the lights without changing the aim.

Fill the allen head spots with solder.

Reinstall lights.

Use enough locktite that removing them will set off your alarm.


If you need to remove the bolts that you filled the heads on with the solder....

get out your soldering iron and melt it.

 

[Gdog]

Install the lights, aim them appropriately.

Remove the lights without changing the aim.

Fill the fallen head spots with solder.

Reinstall lights.

Use enough locktite that removing them will set off your alarm.


If you need to remove the bolts that you filled the heads on with the solder....

get out your soldering iron and melt it.

Sounds easy enough. Was thinking welding but may be too much heat for the metal provided. Soldering would work