Making a light bar for my '01 truck looking to accommodate some extra lights for dark snowy roads in Vermont.

1. How many additional watts of power can I add to my electrical system before I run into issues with the alternator/ battery being overloaded (obviously separate wires will be run for extra lights).

2. Any recommendations on light brands? These Lights seem reasonable in price and brightness. Has anyone heard of this brand?

Deciding between overhead bar mount and grill mount

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2001 6cyl 3.0 2wd Manual Trans.

Mine are 35 watt I haven't had any issues
They are each 12-24v 6000k 3200lm 7" refectors hid spot lights Mounted on my brush guard
haggled the ebay seller down to 134$ total

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/membe...nstall-lights/

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/membe...f-road-lights/

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-x-8-inch-60...cc44cf2&_uhb=1

I'm also running 13" 4300lm 72watt led light bar (119$) between my tow hooks every thing runs fine BTW all my lights are a no name brand and they work awesome

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/membe...r/59786-mmmmm/

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cherry red 2011 ranger sport 4x4 extended cab 4.0 auto, BED-LINED, 265/75/16 Kelly safari A/T tires, westin brush guard, HID spot lights, painted interor, westin running boards, T bar crank, bed lights, back rack, bed rails.

I love my lightforce striker 170's. They were a bit pricey ($330) but look awesome and are extremely bright. Here is how I mounted them.

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2006 Dark Shadow Grey Sport Extended Cab 4x4 - 4.0L V6 - 5 Speed - 4.10 gears
31x10.5 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's (Summer) - 265/75 Cooper Discoverer M+S (Winter) - 15" Dick Cepek DC-2's
Toolbox and Access Tonneau Cover - Lightforce Striker 170 Lights - Level II Tow Hooks
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Previous Vehicles: 2002 Red Ford Ranger Edge 4x4 - 1997 Arctic Green Ford Thunderbird LX

Thanks, Any thoughts on LED vs HID?

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2001 6cyl 3.0 2wd Manual Trans.

Led bar enough said

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Truck: 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0 4x4 ext cab
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Light bars look nice but are kinda pricey

I would go with hid lights
light bars, no mater what the box says they will always be floodly As they have small reflectors

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cherry red 2011 ranger sport 4x4 extended cab 4.0 auto, BED-LINED, 265/75/16 Kelly safari A/T tires, westin brush guard, HID spot lights, painted interor, westin running boards, T bar crank, bed lights, back rack, bed rails.

IM thinking of upgrading my aux light to a 42 inch led bar, whats the best way to mount it on my roof? I want it up there but dont want to cause any leaks.

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2002 Mazda b4000 with ford ranger fx4 trim/front end /interior. 4L sohc k&n cold air intake with splash cover 15x8 alcoa wheels 33x12.5 hankook tires. Custom front bumper and skid plate, custom rear bumper bilstein shocks, 2-1/4 pro comp torsion keys, 3 inch body lift. CB radio, 4x 55w off road flood lights 12 inch kenwood sub plus kenwood and hertz component speekers 2x 400watt kenwood amps 4:10 torsen rear axle

I would recommend a Roof basket on either an explorer rack (drilling required) or a thule tower rack(no drilling little pricey)

curt basket with a 33" bar

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Truck: 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0 4x4 ext cab
My Build Thread
Mod Ideas
Don't Forget to:
Create a Signature
Show your system

Mods: Brush guard|Front Hitch|Expo Roof Rack|Train Horn|Door/Dash/step/Hood Leds|2" lift|Rear Tow Points|On-Board Air System| 22" & 40" LED bar|and More!