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Old 08-15-2010, 01:12 AM
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Well been looking and wanting lights really bad lately, just cant justify spending 60-70 bucks on a set when im a dirt poor kid. So being the bargin hunter i am and found some HF lights.

http://www.harborfreight.com/off-roa...stem-3029.html

what you think??

My original plan, if i got 55w lights, swap out the wiring and bulbs for 100w and larger wiring. but i think these will do. I kinda dont like the fact the main power is running through the switch.

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They are actually a GREAT buy for the price..
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I have them.

There bright but narrow beam. And hard to get pointed where you want them.
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For $20 bucks!!!
...S*** now you got me wanting some damn lights too, lol
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Huh, never would have thought to look on Harbor Freight for lights... If they work at all $20 is a deal.
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They also take 1 heck of a beating. Mine have been on 2 different rigs.

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I have to agree.. rugged indeed
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Originally Posted by nw-xj-scott
I have to agree.. rugged indeed
OUCH! what happened??

From all you guys that have em, is the light pattern narrow like Nick said?
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Picked up some of pair of those harbor freight lights. last pair in stock! So once i get them on, which may be this weekend. i'll let you guys know how they work out
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my buddy got some cheap lights and spent 50 bucks on one of those hid conversion kits and installed them in the 2 lights and they are the brightest things i have seen, just as good as the vision x led light bars imo and he has 120 into the two lights
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Alright guys, put the lights on today, so far it looks pretty good. a little later when it gets dark i'll align them and see how bright they are. But i think they look pretty darn good...

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They look awesome. Just cuz they aren't cheap doesn't mean they can't be good. I have some cheapo fog lights on mine and they help when its really dark out. By the way nice maro in the back.
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The more i look at em, the more i like em. I think some HID replacement bulbs are in order someday down the road

I wish that camaro was mine. Its sweet!
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i might but a set of those.
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i have 8 on my 97 an im redoing my 96s which has 6 walmart bajas....i go to harbor freight an buy 3 boxs,the 6uy wuz like u have enough lights.....btw the 96 in back is freshly lifted...

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