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Single or dual row LED bar on front bumper?

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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 06:56 AM
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I am looking at mounting a 10" LED light bar on my front bumper (JCR Crusader mid width). I would be mounting it on the bar on either the top or under it.

Would you go with the single or dual row 10" bar? FYI - I've got LED cubes in the A pillars and factory fog position if that makes a difference on matching profiles.

I think the single row would be more descret, but wondered if the double would make more sense in regards to appearance with the other LEDs I have.

Also, I believe both units are combo flood/spot. Since I am wanting more spot that flood, would either make a difference in that regard (more light "throw" spot)? Thanks.
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 07:12 AM
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I have a rigid SR 10" on my AEV bumper. While I wish it put out more light, it is good for running on the street. I have a yellow cover on it currently for some help in the snow. I regularly run this when my headlights are on. If you are looking for more light for off road then I may go with a dual row. I do like how low profile the SR is. I really don't have a need for more light off road as I have a 50" bar and d2 on the A pillar as well
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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I've got a dual-row 20" with a grill mount and love mine!

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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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That's a tough call - I think it depends which brand your run

I feel like the single row would throw the light a little further (bigger,deeper reflector) and the double would spread a little better. I assume you're talking 5w single LEDs vs 3w doubles.

For example - the lifetime double row is a 30* spot of 3w LEDs while their single row spot is a 20* 5w led. Vision X has a 10w single row that I bet really reaches out there.

And then of course there's the rigid hyperspot double row with driving combo. That's what I would get if you're only looking for a 10" bar.
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Old Dec 24, 2014 | 06:56 AM
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I'm running a single row on my PS from inspired engineering. They are a forum vendor and currently have a 20% off special running now.
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Old Dec 24, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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I'm running a single row on my PS from inspired engineering. They are a forum vendor and currently have a 20% off special running now.
Out of curiosity, what grill insert do you have?
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 03:24 AM
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I'm running the Baja Designs 30" stealth bar. It's amazing. Quality and light output. It's a. Unfair advantage whenever it's used. Makes it daylight.

Expensive but worth it. Had the others. It's not even close as to which performs better.

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I've got a 17" VisionX on the same bumper.
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MAG00
Out of curiosity, what grill insert do you have?
rugged ridge ss
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 01:09 PM
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Had a Rigid SR 10" on my front bumper.
Santa brought me a Rigid 10" E series Combo.
It blows away the light output of the SR.
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