Do You Often Drive Off Road? Use An LED Light Bar To Supplement Your Truck's Headlights

If you often drive off road, you know how it can be dangerous, especially if you do not have good headlights. To allow you to see much better, you can use an LED light bar on your truck. LED light bars are a strip of bright lights that you can easily install on your truck. Below are some different types of LED light bars and the benefits of installing one.

Different Types LED Light Bars

You can purchase a full width LED light bar, which is usually mounted the roof, but can also be mounted to the bumper or grille. They offer a very wide spectrum of light.

There are also mid-length LED light bars that still offer a good spectrum of light and are more affordable. They are mounted to bumpers, grille guards and grills.

The type of beam is also important. You will generally find three types: flood, spot, or a combination. Flood lights have a broader illumination and can cover the entire road. Spot lights allow you to see long distances. Combo LED light bars use both flood and spot lights to light up narrow and broad areas. If you choose a combination light bar, there is generally a switch installed on the dashboard so you can switch to only flood or spot instead of having them both lighting up at the same time.

Benefits of LED Light Bars

LED lights are more energy efficient when compared to other types of lights, such as halogen bulbs. They are also more compact than other bulbs, which means you can use less LEDs to put out the same lights of a larger bulb assembly.

LED lights are also durable and are less prone to damage due to vibration and impact. LED lights also last much longer. According to Consumer Reports, LED lights can last approximately 20,000 to 50,000 hours, which is much longer when compared to other types of bulbs on the market. Because of this, the bulbs on your LED light bar may last longer than your truck.  LED light bars are also available in a variety of colors and can be designed to fit specific shapes.

You can find LED light bars that have 3D reflectors. These light bars are more curved and provide you with an even brighter light.

Visit an auto parts stores to look at the different types of LED light bars to help you choose what you would like best to install on your truck.