One thing that vehicles haven't always had nailed down to a tee is illumination. Of course, headlights have become more advanced over the years but they are far away from that middle ground. If headlights back in the day didn't have enough power today's headlights are too powerful. This can easily blind oncoming traffic. But this amount of power can be useful too.
If you like rummaging through unknown terrain at night especially if that terrain is a beaten path in the wild, then you need bright lights. This is exactly what a 4x4 LED light bar offers. It's bright, it's big and it can illuminate far away. There is no way you can get lost with that much illuminating power on your vehicle.
Benefits of LED Light Bars
Efficient
I know you get why light bars are praised so much but why exactly should you go for an LED bar? Well, there are plenty of reasons and being efficient is one of them. LED technology is different from a plain old bulb in a housing. With the power of electroluminescence, 4x4 LED bars are able to provide enough light without using a lot of power. LED light bars also help reduce the amount of power loss as this issue is almost non-existent with them.
Bright
Not only are LED bars able to use the most amount of current they are also extremely bright. The brightness levels that an LED bar can produce could only be matched by HID headlights but they do not last that long. This means that you will end up spending more in the long run than you would with LED bars.
Long-Lasting
When it comes to long-term solutions, an LED light bar is single-handedly the most ideal option. This is because usually LED lights can last around 10,000 hours. Compared to other lights which are at around 2,000 and 5,00 hours LED bars leave them in the dust.
What Makes a Good 4x4 LED Light Bar
Lumens
What determines the brightness of an LED light bar is its lumen count. The higher the number of lumens found in a light bar the brighter it will be. But this doesn't mean you should go for the light bar with the most lumens. Remember a bright light uses more power and if the brightness level you need in the wild is far lower then go with a light bar that offers it. You will save on money and power consumption too.
Beam Pattern
The type of beam a light bar comes with will determine the type of travel you'll be able to do. There are three types of beam patterns a 4x4 LED bar can come with spot, wide and combination. Spot beam patterns are ones that produce a narrow beam of light that can illuminate across long distances.
A wide beam pattern helps make for a short beam of light but one that will allow you to see everything in close proximity. A combination beam pattern lets you have the best of both worlds. You can switch between a spot and a wide beam pattern whenever you want. An LED light bar with a combination beam pattern is not as affordable though.
Waterproof
One thing that you don't want to enter inside the light bar is water. Well, in order for that to be none of your concern you need to look for the IP rating a light bar comes with. The IP rating determines the level of water and dust protection a light bar is able to keep away. The higher the number on that two-digit rating the better the ingress protection level. An IP rating between 65 and 68 is what you should consider if you want a long-lasting light bar.
Straight vs Curved
The design of 4x4 led bars can be either straight or curved. A straight 4x4 led bar is one that will allow you to see the furthest as they can illuminate pretty far. A curved 4x4 led light bar, on the other hand, may not be able to provide long-distance illumination but it will give you better visibility at close range. Curved light bars combined with a wide beam pattern is the best way to overcome trail obstacles.
Rows
There are two types of LED light bars when it comes to the number of rows they have – single and double. A single row light bar is one that comes with a strong spot beam that lets you see a lot further than you usually would. It's best that a single-row light bar comes with a straight design in order for it to offer the greatest beam distance. A double row light bar is one that you can program to function both as a spot and a flood (wide) light. The versatility you get with a double-row 4x4 LED bar is unmatched. You can choose from a diverse beam pattern to make your nightly adventure as safe as possible. a
