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My dad bought a 2013 Raptor recently and wants to put a light bar (Baja) on it, but part of it goes behind the grill and will block air intake and I’m concerned about overheating. Also what have people found re: amps, battery and alternator when doing additional lighting on Gen 1?
Guess depends on what he will use them for....if he is just looking for higher output over stock lights,I highly recommend a set of Morimoto XB LED headlights.Just upgraded my 2014 of ALL its stock lights with Morimoto and WOW..what a difference,and no worries of amps/battery/overheating,etc.Plug and play....expensive but great bang for the buck.
Also agree with Irregular F150...if he doesnt have lights in the bumper pockets,I'd start there....mine didnt when I bought it and installed Rigid Fog & Driving in the pockets.
Now,if he is planning on hardcore 4 Wheeling in the desert at midnight hunting jack rabbits....then a light bar might be in order.....and although I dont like any behind the grille,for sure not a fan of them mounted on hood of cab unless your a hard core offroader.
Lots of options out there,but Im happy just changing out whats there..especially if your wanting to keep as stock as possible,like mine.