Light bar question...

[radelow]

Hi everyone. I have a new (to me) 2013 Raptor. I am debating between two paths on adding some lighting...

1. Option #1 - Buy a high quality 20" lightbar setup (ie Baja Designs) for the hole in the stock bumper.
2. Option #2 - Buy an aftermarket bumper and add a Auxbeam (or similar) 40" lightbar.

Both of those options have similar total overall costs so I can really go either way. Interested to hear your take on it. Thanks!


Mark

 

[TEXAS MOTORWORX]

In my opinion:

Option #2 because of all the advantages that come with an aftermarket bumper.
-Better approach angle
-Aesthetics- so your raptor is more "one of a kind"
-more aggressive appearance & customization

We have an ADD-lite bumper we can package together with KC lights (c3 cubes) and hit a comparable price point. With KC Cube Lights you'll have more visibility as a whole rather than a bar. To offer more customization you can add amber cubes on each side which effectively gives you better visibility in dust.

If you're still interested in option #1 we'll still help you.


-Hunter
214.785.6568

 

[ODD Raptor SVT]

Hi everyone. I have a new (to me) 2013 Raptor. I am debating between two paths on adding some lighting...

1. Option #1 - Buy a high quality 20" lightbar setup (ie Baja Designs) for the hole in the stock bumper.
2. Option #2 - Buy an aftermarket bumper and add a Auxbeam (or similar) 40" lightbar.

Both of those options have similar total overall costs so I can really go either way. Interested to hear your take on it. Thanks!


Mark

What bumper did you have in mind for option #2?

 

[Sozzy12]

In my opinion:

Option #2 because of all the advantages that come with an aftermarket bumper.
-Better approach angle
-Aesthetics- so your raptor is more "one of a kind"
-more aggressive appearance & customization

We have an ADD-lite bumper we can package together with KC lights (c3 cubes) and hit a comparable price point. With KC Cube Lights you'll have more visibility as a whole rather than a bar. To offer more customization you can add amber cubes on each side which effectively gives you better visibility in dust.

If you're still interested in option #1 we'll still help you.
View attachment 114681

-Hunter
214.785.6568

Which bumper is that and how much for the setup? Thanks.sorry to hijack the thread.

 

[radelow]

Thanks everyone for your input. Decisions Decisions!

 

[Viper32]

I put a curved 22" in my stock front bumper on my 2014. I really liked the look.

 

[radelow]

I ended up with keeping the stock bumper and went with a 20" BajaDesigns OnX6+ in the bumper, BajaDesign backup flush lights (pros) and BajaDesigns A-Pillar kit with Squadron Pro's. I already have 4-LED BajaDesigns in the corners of the bumper to light up the sides at night. Should be a nice clean setup.

 

[ODD Raptor SVT]

I ended up with keeping the stock bumper and went with a 20" BajaDesigns OnX6+ in the bumper, BajaDesign backup flush lights (pros) and BajaDesigns A-Pillar kit with Squadron Pro's. I already have 4-LED BajaDesigns in the corners of the bumper to light up the sides at night. Should be a nice clean setup.

Post pictures when you finish installing everything!

 

[Chiefapple]

In my opinion:

Option #2 because of all the advantages that come with an aftermarket bumper.
-Better approach angle
-Aesthetics- so your raptor is more "one of a kind"
-more aggressive appearance & customization

We have an ADD-lite bumper we can package together with KC lights (c3 cubes) and hit a comparable price point. With KC Cube Lights you'll have more visibility as a whole rather than a bar. To offer more customization you can add amber cubes on each side which effectively gives you better visibility in dust.

If you're still interested in option #1 we'll still help you.
View attachment 114681

-Hunter
214.785.6568

What’s the package price? Possible to add a winch?


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[radelow]

Post pictures when you finish installing everything!

Will do! Normally I would do the install myself but with the 1000 coming up and leaving on a salmon fishing trip tomorrow I am leaving it to the experts. Will post photos after it is done next week!!