Roof Light Bars Explained! Are They Worth It? | KC Academy

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KC HiLiTES

Күн бұрын

In today's academy lesson we are looking into roof light bars, or as we like to call them overhead light bars! Are they worth it? Why should someone buy and install them? Who are they for? And some other stuff you'll have to tune in to see!
If you'd rather read all about it check out the KC Campfire post!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Where/how they are mounted
2:48 - Common light bar sizes
3:51 - Why would you use a roof mounted light bar?
7:11 - How to aim the lights
9:20 - What are the limitations of roof mounted light bars?
14:10 - Summary
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@Jeep.Generation
@Jeep.Generation Жыл бұрын
Nice job guys. These KC Academy videos are great. I enjoyed watching that jack rabbit running, lol. I use my lights a lot driving around the backroads in Williams at night. The Rabbits, Elk and Deer are thick in numbers and always in the road. Especially on the back roads and the 180 at night. Seen a couple of porcupine also running around. The 180 is super sketch at night without extra lighting.
@andywang7267
@andywang7267 5 ай бұрын
This is a great and informative video. Thanks Taylor!
@gregpauloutdoors
@gregpauloutdoors Жыл бұрын
I have a 2022 4wd sprinter. No roof rack. What bar do you suggest?
@steffonwilliams825
@steffonwilliams825 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you said your lights giggle a bit because I thought I mounted my PRO6 light bar wrong cus it has a small amount of wobble. Thanks for the info on the light placement also!
@alsjeep
@alsjeep Жыл бұрын
I prefer my lights on the bumper! I'm preparing to place a second pair of KC Era 4 lights on the bush bar! The combo lens really projects light far down the road!
@joemulloyjr
@joemulloyjr Жыл бұрын
Really great video. I started with a set of Flex Era 4 combo for the a pillar of my 22 Bronco we'll see were it goes after that.
@Oh_that_1_dude
@Oh_that_1_dude Жыл бұрын
Awesome video buddy… I always get asked, “why so many lights”. I always say “is fully set up for, long range, mid range and close range”. Best of all worlds.
@michaelkirkwood5393
@michaelkirkwood5393 Жыл бұрын
What’s up Adam! Slick rock tomorrow?
@Oh_that_1_dude
@Oh_that_1_dude Жыл бұрын
@@michaelkirkwood5393 I can’t, I gotta pour some concrete in the Bay Area today 😢
@michaelkirkwood5393
@michaelkirkwood5393 Жыл бұрын
@@Oh_that_1_dude I went up and made it down the waterfall then my fuel pump died… so good thing…. Rain made it kinda fun though.
@Oh_that_1_dude
@Oh_that_1_dude Жыл бұрын
@@michaelkirkwood5393 Nice!! The rain can definitely make it more challenging.
@fotostephen
@fotostephen Жыл бұрын
thank for the explanation. i just installed the pro6 gravity overhead led light bar on my jku
@joseduranjr4963
@joseduranjr4963 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 VOLVO XC60 T6 R design and I recently purchased the roof mounted racks so I can mount high powered lights for when we’re working on the farm at night. Any recommendations?
@TrailCoMedia
@TrailCoMedia Жыл бұрын
That Pro6 has the distance and looks for sure. I'll always be a Pro6 fanboi. Loving my FE4s with amber caps as fogs though. The beam pattern on the FE4 is super wide all while throwing a very impressive distance.
@Wyatt907.
@Wyatt907. Жыл бұрын
Cool video. I’m kinda old school by age and likes. So yeah the light bar you have on display in front of you works for me. My major downfall is 8 individual covers which I’m gonna loose one or more. Plus the off and on aspect. Anyway to make a small motorized shield/cover that can be push button and it raises to allow for the lights to be used. Then when done push the button again and the shield / cover comes down and the lights are again protected from debris and such. Something built into the light bar itself. I prefer the round light design. Thanks for your time.
@saddlebrook
@saddlebrook Жыл бұрын
I’m sold. Been debating this setup for my truck.
@dugefresh7063
@dugefresh7063 Жыл бұрын
Does KC make a set of Roof Top brackets for a 2013 (4th Gen) Ram 2500 for the 8 Light bar?
@davidjessee7701
@davidjessee7701 Жыл бұрын
My buddy just bought a chevy 4door Silverado 4x4 with fiberglass wide bed sides and front fenders.. plus a set of 8 kC Highlights..... 38" tires .. he's putting back to stock.. How much should he ask for price wise to sell the light bar with the mounts..?..?
@Captainhairyass
@Captainhairyass 8 ай бұрын
Any of your pro gravity 6 bars work flr the ram trx?
@4runnergravy
@4runnergravy Жыл бұрын
How about some more accessories for the m rack?
@mikesskyranch
@mikesskyranch Жыл бұрын
What is the wind noise like with All those lights?
@TwoFeatherChannel
@TwoFeatherChannel Жыл бұрын
can KC custom make a Jeep bracket for the Gravity6 on a JLUR? I have a hard enough time to see an overhead traffic signal in my Jeep without a light bar in the way every Jeep owner I've seen that has these KC lights, have the top view of windshield partially blocked by the light bar if KC could custom make the two brackets a few inches taller, then I would have a unobstructed view it would help
@kevincrew4770
@kevincrew4770 Жыл бұрын
F250 2020 bar recommendations?
@marcuscox475
@marcuscox475 Жыл бұрын
What might be my options for gx470
@randyboyle8379
@randyboyle8379 Жыл бұрын
Yes they look cool
@chacehood
@chacehood Жыл бұрын
Great video. Impressive. tThe bummer is I now know these lights are not for me.
@sgt_plague7746
@sgt_plague7746 Жыл бұрын
I don’t have KC’s, but RI’s on my bullbar. They’re great. Can’t compare between the 2 brands obviously. But, we have trucks that travel along the main road (unlit) we’re idk 200m from the road. At night, the trucks (18 wheelers) with stupid bright lights mounted up top, Wow, the distance and brightness of their lights is crazy. I’d love some roof lights.
@mikebartlett7728
@mikebartlett7728 Жыл бұрын
I got is bar on my 01 Chevy Tahoe and this bar is worth the money
@nickhoffman1743
@nickhoffman1743 6 ай бұрын
What bracket is holding the bar down on the thumbnail picture? Like I'm looking for a link. Thanks!
@kchilites
@kchilites 6 ай бұрын
Right here! www.kchilites.com/pro6-gravity-led-light-bar-50-ford-bronco-overhead-roof-8-ring-91338.html
@dirtylens
@dirtylens Жыл бұрын
You know I like my Pro6 light bar ;)
@drmarkintexas-400
@drmarkintexas-400 Жыл бұрын
🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 Price?? Thank you for sharing
@mitchtoftdahl9607
@mitchtoftdahl9607 5 ай бұрын
Would like to see more with the Bronco RAPTOR
@erickennedy9487
@erickennedy9487 Жыл бұрын
Informational for sure. Looking at lights like this for my X3 for higher speeds. But I have to say for your everyday truck it’s impossible to combat the windshield glare unless you mount your lights further back (light a roof rack application). Light bars over the windshield never work. Like you said your better off investing money on on bumper and grill instead of overhead. Big money just to look cool.
@JeepCherokeeful
@JeepCherokeeful Жыл бұрын
Unless you wheel at night and want to see how deep the holes are in front
@jf8138
@jf8138 Жыл бұрын
This sounds like somebody who doesn't know why they bought their light bar lolol
@JeepCherokeeful
@JeepCherokeeful Жыл бұрын
@@jf8138 sounds like someone who hasn’t driven at high speed off road after sunset;(
@philipgauthier3570
@philipgauthier3570 Жыл бұрын
Why is KC moving away from the full sized trucks. The M-rack is amazing and not being built for the Raptors as of late...I've been searching for one for my 2018 Raptor...It's a bummer and KC hasn't indicated if they plan on making them again for the full sized trucks....
@kchilites
@kchilites Жыл бұрын
We have been hard at work prototyping the next iteration of the M-Rack, don't worry its coming! - Jacob
@ericgoings506
@ericgoings506 Жыл бұрын
I got my light bar on my hood up front , in fog ,dusty conditions I aim it downwords. At slow crawling speed I aim it straight up in the air as a marker light so others at a distance. Can see me in the sky.. lol
@thedirtycorner8816
@thedirtycorner8816 Жыл бұрын
You put lights over the hood of your truck you're going to get a lot of blowback glare. I know California law requires that anything above your stock headlights be covered when you're on the road
@Nightwolf3536
@Nightwolf3536 25 күн бұрын
Whether light bars are legal depends on the state and the situation: Off-roading Light bars are often used for off-roading because they provide extra visibility and can help you see obstacles. However, some states consider it dangerous to use light bars on public roads and have made them illegal. Even when off-roading, it's considered polite to turn off your light bars for 15 seconds when another vehicle approaches. Street driving In most states, it's illegal to drive on the street with an LED light bar turned on because of how bright they are. Some states also require you to use an LED light cover on the highway to prevent the lights from distracting other drivers. State laws Because each state has different rules, it's important to know your state's laws regarding light bars. For example, in North Carolina, it's illegal to drive a motor vehicle on the highway with a light bar lighting device, with some exceptions. In Georgia, on the other hand, it's legal to have light bars installed on your vehicle. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, and excluding vehicles described in subsection (d) of this section, and excluding vehicles listed in G.S. 20-130.1(b), no person shall drive a motor vehicle on the highways of this State while using a light bar lighting device. Alabama Off-roading lights limited to two glare-free cowl or fender lamps. Alabama Legal Information Alaska The front of a vehicle is limited to four lights. No part of a high intensity light can strike the road. Alaska Legal Information Arizona Any light greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so that no part of the beam strikes the road 75 feet from the vehicle. Arizona Legal Information Arkansas No auxiliary driving lights may be used on pubic roads. Arkansas Legal Information California When on public roadways, off-road lights must be off and covered with an opaque cover. California Legal Information Colorado Auxiliary lights are limited to two, and the beams must be directed to the left side less than 100 feet away from the vehicle. Colorado Legal Information Connecticut No more than four lights on the front of a vehicle. They cannot exceed 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens). Connecticut Legal Information Delaware Allows two spotlights and two headlights. Light bars must be off while on the road. Delaware Legal Information D.C. All lights greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so no part of the beam hits 75 feet away from the vehicle. D.C. Legal Information Florida Only four lights are allowed in front of a vehicle, and must adhere to existing light laws. Florida Legal Information Georgia Only one spotlight, not to be aimed at any approaching vehicle. One "auxiliary driving light" is allowed but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches from the ground. Georgia Legal Information Hawaii Lights are not allowed to exceed 2,400 candlepower (30,168 lumens). Light bars must be turned off on roads. Hawaii Legal Information Idaho If any of the front lights have a light with greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens), then only four lights are allowed. Idaho Legal Information Illinois No more than four lights on the front of a vehicle may be lit. All lights must be dimmable and aimed away from other drivers' eyes. Illinois Legal Information Indiana One auxiliary driving lamp is allowed, but must be mounted between 24 and 42 inches from the road's surface. Indiana Legal Information Iowa Any bright light must be directed away from the eyes of other drivers. Only three auxiliary driving lamps are allowed on a vehicle. Iowa Legal Information Kansas All lights must be directed so that no part of the high intensity beam strikes the roadway more than 75 feet out from the vehicle. Kansas Legal Information Kentucky Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on. Kentucky Legal Information Louisiana Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on. Louisiana Legal Information Maine No auxiliary light can be brighter than the standard lighting equipment. Maine Legal Information Maryland No more than two auxiliary lamps mounted between 16 and 42 inches above ground level. Maryland Legal Information Massachusetts Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on. Strict regulations on all aftermarket lighting. Massachusetts Legal Information Michigan No more than four forward facing lights. Michigan Legal Information Minnesota May have up to two auxiliary driving lamps between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface. Minnesota Legal Information Mississippi Two auxiliary driving lamps allowed, but must be mounted between 12 and 42 inches above a level surface. Mississippi Legal Information Missouri Up to three auxiliary driving lamps mounted between 12 and 42 inches above a level surface. Missouri Legal Information Montana Light bars may not be used on public roadways. Montana Legal Information Nevada Two auxiliary lamps mounted between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface. Nevada Legal Information New Hampshire Up to three auxiliary driving lamps mounted between 12 and 42 inches high. New Hampshire Legal Information New Jersey May use a light bar as long as it is low profile and sits lower than the headlights. New Jersey Legal Information(PDF Download) New Mexico One auxiliary driving lamp mounted between 16 and 42 inches above the ground. Must be able to be turned off at least 500 feet from approaching vehicles. New Mexico Legal Information New York While not technically illegal, all auxiliary lights cannot exceed 32 candlepower (402 lumens). There are no light bars made with less than 32 candlepower. New York Legal Information North Carolina Light bars must be off while driving on public roads. North Carolina Legal Information North Dakota No part of the light can hit the ground 75 feet from the vehicle. North Dakota Legal Information Ohio No more than five front-facing lights. No high intensity beam may strike the roadway 75 feet from the vehicle. Ohio Legal Information Oklahoma Off-road lights may not be used on roadways. Oklahoma Legal Information Oregon Off-road lights may only be used off-roads. Oregon Legal Information Pennsylvania Off-road lights must be off and covered while on public roads. Pennsylvania Legal Information Rhode Island All lights with more than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so they don't hit the roadway more than 75 feet in front of the vehicle. Rhode Island Legal Information South Carolina All lights with more than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so they don't hit the roadway more than 75 feet in front of the vehicle. South Carolina Legal Information South Dakota All lights with more than 25 candlepower (314.25 lumens) must be directed so that no part of the beam hits the level surface 50 feet in front of a vehicle. South Dakota Legal Information Tennessee No more than two auxiliary lights allowed, and no portion of the beam may be directed where it can strike oncoming drivers. Tennessee Legal Information Texas Two auxiliary driving lamps are permitted, but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface. Texas Legal Information Utah Any light with greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so that no portion of the beam strikes the roadway. Utah Legal Information Vermont Aftermarket lights must be DOT approved. Vermont Legal Information Virginia Any lights mounted higher than factory headlights must be covered. May have 2 uncovered lights in addition to headlights. Uncovered lights must be set to turn off if brights are turned on. Virginia Legal Information Washington Two auxiliary lights are allowed, but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches off the ground. Washington Legal Information West Virginia All lamps mounted higher than 42 inches off the ground must be covered. West Virginia Legal Information Wisconsin No more than 4 forward facing lights. Wisconsin Legal Information Wyoming Light bars are not legal on public roadways Wyoming Legal Information
@kchilites
@kchilites 25 күн бұрын
Be honest, was this copy and pasted from ChatGPT?
@Van-life-4-Jesus
@Van-life-4-Jesus 4 ай бұрын
So none for vans?
@kennethburton9165
@kennethburton9165 Жыл бұрын
Hey there, looking for an overhead light bar to mount onto my GOBI Ranger rack, What do you have for that? My vehicle is a 2021 4Runner.
@kennethburton9165
@kennethburton9165 Жыл бұрын
@@kchilites thank you very much, I will look for that.
@aldensmith6789
@aldensmith6789 Жыл бұрын
I purchased the Pro6 for my 2022 Ford Bronco Everglade. This package comes with a factory roof rack. The roof rack doesn’t work with the KC brackets. So, I returned my Pro6 kit. Have you guys at KC looked into this issue?
@michaelfrymus
@michaelfrymus 9 ай бұрын
Can I use it on the road as my high beams?
@kchilites
@kchilites 9 ай бұрын
Legally? No, illegally? Sure! We don’t recommend it though as since it’s mounted higher than your roofline people are more likely to see your light bar before you see them! Most states will allow bumper lights, or lights level with or below your head lights to be used in conjunction with your high beams! Hope this helps! - Jacob
@michaelfrymus
@michaelfrymus 9 ай бұрын
@@kchilites okay, fair! I just don't have a front bumper, so can't really add lights below :(
@michaelkirkwood5393
@michaelkirkwood5393 Жыл бұрын
I bet a KC light bar would look great on both of my Jeeps! 😏
@michaelkirkwood5393
@michaelkirkwood5393 Жыл бұрын
@@kchilites daaaannngggg proof is in the pudding boys! It was said here first! I guess I know where my next pay check is going. I’m just gunna write “attention Jacob, take my money!”
@jessemorgan8595
@jessemorgan8595 Жыл бұрын
I’d too have a pro6 on my 2017 raptor
@jessemorgan8595
@jessemorgan8595 Жыл бұрын
@@kchilites maybe one day I’ll have one for mine!!
@MohanKumar-um1dr
@MohanKumar-um1dr Жыл бұрын
👌👌👌
@arduaniamat5572
@arduaniamat5572 7 ай бұрын
When you wil do for hilux
@ausguy4385
@ausguy4385 Жыл бұрын
Wish you worked with Australian laws yo have a pass for them to be legal here. Sadly not legal....
@kchilites
@kchilites Жыл бұрын
I'll bring this up to our PD team and see what it'll take! - Jacob
@johnterpack3940
@johnterpack3940 Жыл бұрын
All those lights are only really useful if you can independently aim them. Otherwise you're better off buying just a couple individual lights.
@johnterpack3940
@johnterpack3940 Жыл бұрын
@@kchilites I disagree. Six lights pointing at the same spot doesn't improve coverage. Aiming a couple high keeps light reaching out when the nose of the rig dips down, for example. I'm not talking about turning them 45 degrees or anything. Just spreading the beams a bit while keeping them overlapping.
@sonstarrwordlifebmfrc
@sonstarrwordlifebmfrc 2 ай бұрын
If anyone have a roof vintage light bar please contact me I will buy asap for k5 blazer 1975
@lowrider94ss
@lowrider94ss Жыл бұрын
I had a roof mounted light bar 1 time.......never again, the glare horrible. Most of your light should be below the hood line
@lowrider94ss
@lowrider94ss Жыл бұрын
@@kchilites 👍👍🤘🤘
@gunztommiegunz
@gunztommiegunz Жыл бұрын
No even cheap ones suck they’re loud and screw up your pillars and yes I’ve had one for 8 years and took it off and 4 years because I had to have the windshield replaced and found all the damage from the bar
@lonesomecricket7721
@lonesomecricket7721 Жыл бұрын
Can you send me a free setup for my FJ Cruiser 😆.
@jeffreyshingleton6282
@jeffreyshingleton6282 Жыл бұрын
These KC round light bars look better than current led light bar.
@DumbCarGuy
@DumbCarGuy Жыл бұрын
In my world I see inexpensive to make lights at 8x50=$400 for lights plus an $80 metal bar going for only $2500. Somehow my math is off.
@Crowd_Killer210
@Crowd_Killer210 Жыл бұрын
You clearly look at the harbor freight light bars and expect this to be the same price lol. Gtfo why even complain about it if you can’t afford it.
@DumbCarGuy
@DumbCarGuy Жыл бұрын
@@Crowd_Killer210 Didn't know Harbor Freight sold light bars. Is that where you bought yours? Oh wait you don't even have one and your all butt hurt.
@tborg9173
@tborg9173 Жыл бұрын
Let me know when you make light bars,as good as these,for $480.00. I would love to see them.
@j.r.777
@j.r.777 Жыл бұрын
I use these lights. I have friends who use the cheap lights. You get what you pay for! There’s don’t last, are anywhere near as bright and constantly rattle loose and knock the lights out. And the wiring is garbage too! I and my family have used KC since the 70’s. We’ve never had an issue. Not once! I have this exact light bar along with other Gravity Pro 6’s and other KC lights and they are all amazing! They’ve run is 40 below zero cold to severe snow, to desert heat, to rock crawling to high speed desert running and they don’t come loose, have the lights knock out or stop working, have wiring issues or ever give me any problems. And the customer service at KC is amazing as well!
@jf8138
@jf8138 Жыл бұрын
You cannot be serious. That is like saying a 10 dollar 1w Rayovac flashlight would be the same performance as something 10w or whatever. This is the most noobish thing I have read here lol
@brycecampbell4845
@brycecampbell4845 Жыл бұрын
4th disadvantage is the loss of Gas Mileage..
@123jeepguy
@123jeepguy Жыл бұрын
Where I am usually WAY overpriced and the guy’s that buy them end up never using them and they be come a Bug catcher
@vernonasian
@vernonasian Жыл бұрын
Just bought the light bar, my imaginary wife is going to kill me
@mexifornia56
@mexifornia56 4 ай бұрын
Had my light bar for less than a year , water got in and the wires right by the part that screws in ripped off wire and all now I have to wire them in my self and add strong adhesive so they stay put . 4 of the 9 are all doing the same thing so I’ll just reinforce all of them . Cheap material for the price I payed for these “good” lights . Not happy I don’t recommend
@kchilites
@kchilites 4 ай бұрын
Woah definitely not your average experience. I’ve been running my Pro 6 for well over 2 years now and I’ve had no issues with water at all, reach out to our customer service team so we can get that sorted for you!
@scottbalsley1645
@scottbalsley1645 Жыл бұрын
Lost me at "fairly well equipped Jeep." Good to hear I don't need these since my Jeep is very well equipped. $2500 for that light bar is stupid, and the wind noise will drive you insane. Plus, he admits the are useless other than they look cool.
@frankcastle9691
@frankcastle9691 Жыл бұрын
Not for 2000$
@ericgoings506
@ericgoings506 Жыл бұрын
Over head lights, look cool facing upward in fog, rain very dusty conditions. .. let's everyone know we're you are.. lol..
@im-that-guy-pal
@im-that-guy-pal 9 ай бұрын
Is it worth it? Depends whos whos selling them obviously lol.
@kchilites
@kchilites 9 ай бұрын
Lol I see where you're coming from but we try and stay as unbiased as we can when it comes to educational videos! - Jacob
@xshanghu
@xshanghu Жыл бұрын
Prison in the hell
@travislee802
@travislee802 Жыл бұрын
Meh looks weak compared to rigid
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