Help me decide on behind the grill lightbar

LS3 CJ7 said:

Do you know if the brightness of yours is less than the rigid? I want to put a 40 behind the grill on mine


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NickPic83 said:

just remember what ever u put behind the grille the light output will be cut in half. if u run the a stock bumper i would look into lights to go in the lower grille in the bumper. u can put a 20" in there

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mprice1234 said:

For those of us that live in states that require a front license plate and don't want to mess with the looks of the truck the 20 in the front bumper is not really an option. I don't agree that its a 50% loss behind the grill. If it is the 40 behind the grill then would be the same light out put as in the bumper for those of us that require a front plate. One benefit is its a little more secure and hidden from the thief's out there compared to a light bar etc.

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NickPic83 said:

Its actually been tested by members here several times and its about 50%. I also have a 30" behind my grille and it throws less light than my 20" did. Also u can modify the plate bracket to sit higher and not block the lower grille in the bumper like many members here have done.

Its just an observation I was trying to share to help out. I agree the security of behind the grill is nice but 40" light bar money for 20" light bar performance would **** me off. Just trying to save the guy some coin.

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mprice1234 said:

Very much appreciate everyone's observations and help! I have an old camera light meter from the old 35mm days and I'm going to see what it reads with the grill open and closed just for my own curiosity. I have done it by eye and didn't see a 50% reduction but then again my eyes aren't what they use to be

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NickPic83 said:

Interested to see your results. When I get some time I'll find the threads where I read the testing results and post them

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