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Old 12-20-2015, 04:51 PM
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So I am currently looking to add a light bar to my Jeep either on the roof rack or bolted above the front windshield and I am struggling with finding the right one on Amazon. I do not want to waist $200 on a name brand light bar when the only difference from an off-brand is the name itself...

So, any suggestions of light bars (sizes as well either a 50 or 40")?

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Your profile says you did a v8 swap. How much time did you have invested in that? Something I could see myself doing one day.

As far as the lightbar, I would get LED spots/floods instead and put them on the bumper or A pillar.
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Originally Posted by WheelingWV
Your profile says you did a v8 swap. How much time did you have invested in that? Something I could see myself doing one day.

As far as the lightbar, I would get LED spots/floods instead and put them on the bumper or A pillar.
Accidently wrote V8 thinking of the drink but it's a V6.

Also, by saying LED spots do you mean the cube LED's? I am going to buy those as well but I am buying a light bar as well, just need help with what type of bar to buy and the best size for XJ.
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You have a V6 in your 2001? hmmmm interesting.. My 2000 has the 4.0L straight 6..
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You have a V6 in your 2001? hmmmm interesting.. My 2000 has the 4.0L straight 6..
Yup, my 01 has a V6.
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Originally Posted by NC_XJ
Yup, my 01 has a V6.
Did you swap that in? Details?
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Originally Posted by NC_XJ
Yup, my 01 has a V6.
should be interesting to see a minivan engine or a ford cologne v6 in the jeep. Got any pics?
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Eyourlife 50 inch curved. I paid $120
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
should be interesting to see a minivan engine or a ford cologne v6 in the jeep. Got any pics?
Originally Posted by roninofako
Did you swap that in? Details?
I am an idiot... it has a V4 6 CYL.
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Originally Posted by NC_XJ
I am an idiot... it has a V4 6 CYL.
Really? LOL

You have a straight 6 (otherwise known as an inline or IL6), 4.0 my friend...

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ROFL...
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Originally Posted by roninofako
Really? LOL

You have a straight 6 (otherwise known as an inline or IL6), 4.0 my friend...
Hell I am not an expert when it comes to keeping a car running but I do know how to make a car look clean!
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Gave me a chuckle...but it's all good. Better we set him on the right path.
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Hell I am not an expert when it comes to keeping a car running but I do know how to make a car look clean!
Stick around, we'll get you knowledgeable!

This forum is a great resource with many experienced folks. Sounds like you can take a little ribbing, that's good, but the bottom line here is you learned something about your jeep!
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Anyways, any light-bar suggestions? Tons of 50"rs on Amazon under $150 but mixed reviews. Also, should I mount it with the two right and left mounts that are screwed in underneath the top door jams or should I mount it to my roof rack? I am planning on buying a 20"or 30" for the front bumper and throwing out the old KC's.


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