Position & Type Experiences & Recommendations

[Fyatrk]

Check out the Rigid Side Shooters

 

[XLandrJP]

Great feedback, All!

I’m leaning toward XL80s on the A-Pillars and the S8 behind the grill. If I were to get one first, which? The XL80s?

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

Tough one... you won't use either unless you are off-roading.
I'd say go with the 30". It's going to take the longest to install and it'll give you a wide spread of light.

We have plenty in stock at our website if you need one: http://www.4x4truckleds.com/baja-designs-ford-raptor-2017-30-s8-grille-led-light-bar-kit/

 

[smurfslayer]

Yeah, I have both and I have to agree with @4x4TruckLEDs.com . The s8 is more stealthy, no way someone’s making off with it easily, kicks out a lot of light and makes the headlights look like suggestions. You’ll get a lot of bang for the buck light - infill, spread and distance. XL80 spots are going to push out further, but won’t give you as much in fill and collateral light. S8 would be usable on a dark back road in the mountains to light up critters that may jump in front of you.

S8 first, XL80’s 2nd ( think Black Friday )

 

[XLandrJP]

I live in Southern NV. It’s really hot this time of year. I’m concerned about negative impact of the behind the grill S8 on engine cooling. From experience, is this a potential issue?

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

We've been selling the Baja kits for years and we've never heard of anybody ever experiencing any issues what so ever. Your IC mounted down low BTW. The radiator is up high, and has no issues keeping the truck cool with the s8 in front of it.

 

[Baja Designs]

I live in Southern NV. It’s really hot this time of year. I’m concerned about negative impact of the behind the grill S8 on engine cooling. From experience, is this a potential issue?

We haven't had one claim about cooling issues when this kit is installed.

 

[LFRptr]

No. I just did a stretch of I10 signed 75mph, which if you do it, will get you killed. 85mph is the prevailing minimum speed, 90 is the median and about 95 is the passing speed.

No wind noise from the xl80’s.
16.7mpg with an average speed of ~72 for the tank, ambient was 97-100F, 1+1 in the cab, with luggage plus 750 pounds in the bed. No cooling issues either.

I don’t want to hate on the fog pocket lights, I do use them, particularly on the street where a good deal of practical light is needed. SAE fogs or wide corner lights put out the most in close light for that use case. The SAE have the benefit of being street legal but give up quite a lot of throw to the wide corner lights.

For me, they’re more easily obstructed in a lot of off roading.

I’m not familiar with the over the cab mount and can’t comment on it, but if you’re adding some height it can help see further down road. Having light at multiple points helps with perspective as well.

Doing the speed LIMIT will get you killed? Almost 100 mph just to pass? Did your state legislature abolish laws? Did you guys vote for no more law enforcement? Thanks for the warning. Sounds like a third world country. I feel for you.