Light bar question...

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radelow

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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!


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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.
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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?
 

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

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

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


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