Be Sure To Buy the Right Light Bar

Posted by Stephen Lopezy on December 17th, 2015

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How can you be sure that the light bar you will buy is really the right type and size for your truck? You need to get the right information before buying one because there are many options available in the market.

Carelessly choosing a LED light bar that you saw in the internet may result in a mismatch on your truck. Just read the rest of this article to be sure on what factors you need to consider before buying one.

1. Output
First, ask yourself how much brightness you will need while you are off-roading. Of course, the brighter the lights, the better for you. But the thing is: the brightest LED bulbs are the most expensive.

If your budget will allow it, why not? However if you are limited by your budget, you need to settle for the brightest light you can afford. One tip that will set you right in this regard is: don’t buy a halogen bulb, but buy an LED light. It will not emit much heat, unlike halogen bulbs and it will last longer.

2. Functionality
Choose a light bar with modular functionality. In other words, select one that can be used in several ways.

There are light bars in the market that produce high intensity beams and have the modular ability to change their colors. With this kind of light bars, the LED bulbs can all turn to white, or one of different colors such as yellow, blue or red.

For instance, if the light bulbs are all white, the bar can function as a floodlight and when they’re all red, they can serve as your brake lights or if flashing, as emergency lights. And with this modality feature, you can also use them as directional lights such as left turn or right turn signals.

3. Shape
Unlike halogen bulbs, light bars can be bought in various sizes. Most are rectangular in shape by virtue of the LED lights assembled in series in a casing. But you can also buy square ones and round ones.

It really depends on what you need, your style, and what matches the general appearance of your truck. If you have the latest truck model, you can opt for the latest stylish off road light bar which is a combination of rectangle and round shapes.

Meaning, these off road lights are generally rectangular in shape, but are configured in a semi-circular form enabling them to have a wider range of illumination. These types of light bars are called non-linear models. Their pointed shapes allow greater forward light visibility especially at intersections.

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