Best budget amber lights?
Posted by randomteen28@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 17 comments
I‘m looking to buy some new amber pod lights to throw on my bumper to help with foggy conditions and whatnot. I‘ve been looking on amazon and everything looks kinda meh. I’m not trying to drop like 200 on some pods and I know if I’m capping my budget at 50ish bucks it isn’t much to work with. But if anyone has had any positive experiences with any particular amber lights could yall point me in the right direction.
Thanks!
DepartmentNatural@reddit
https://hotshotoffroad.com/collections/scratch-dent-open-box
thePunisher1220@reddit
Don't cheap out on lights, you'll just get cheap garbage that either won't illuminate anything, or will break.
Either save up for quality stuff like auxbeam, diode dynamics, or Baja designs, or reconsider if you actually need lights.
Pour_decisions67@reddit
Don’t cheap out on purposeful lighting and harnesses. Baja Designs for premium. Also try Hella….
_poteighto_@reddit
Man, sorry so many people are dumping on you for not wanting to drop a grand on some lights to go poke around in the woods. I was in the same boat a few years back and just wanted to test some configurations before I committed to the big names, and I’m glad I did because I never felt the need to upgrade.
I’ve had very good luck with both Auxbeam and Nilight. Even some of the Temu ones are decent. A lot of the brand name gear is manufactured in China, and you can get the exact same stuff for a fraction of the price. Quality control is where things differ significantly, so just make sure to get some butyl rubber or silicone, open them up, and ensure they’re sealed well to avoid water intrusion.
These are the Nilight ambers I’ve got. Currently about $28 for a pair.
https://a.co/d/0c5sb54M
According-Tax-1433@reddit
Lasfit bars are probably the best budget one i've used. About 2 years and they do great in sand/snow. I haven't seen many lights that do amazing in thick fog.
I have the 12" and 52". 52" is GREAT for a single row.
You can always stack the 12" on different buttons for angles
https://a.co/d/079kH2cj
DepartmentNatural@reddit
This is probably going to be dead post, you honestly have to pay to play with this one
skinny_tom@reddit
Buy once, cry once.
You get what you pay for.
Any others?
ADMINlSTRAT0R@reddit
Agreed. The cheap ones may be dim, break easily, or both.
DeafHeretic@reddit
Auxbeam (Amazon) & Harbor Freight Roadshock are your best bets for “budget” lights. NiLight (Amazon) are ok - for a while - may not last.
211logos@reddit
Cheapest is buying amber film to cover existing white lights that could be used as fogs, if possible. Maybe rewire existing parking lights for that or something.
AnonymousSpelunking@reddit
BlackOak LED makes a decent starter level light if you aren't ready to commit to drop good money on better lighting.
tcgJimmy@reddit
Auxbeam is ok, but i’m not sure they are cheap enough for you. Baja design sports are noticeably better at about $200.
fractal_disarray@reddit
Nilight and amber tint spray. Had my nilights for half a decade and still work fine.
mister_monque@reddit
cheap lamps throw cheap beams.
okienomads@reddit
If you find $50 ambers, take them apart immediately and seal them with silicone before use. They will fill with water and fog up quickly.
The_World_Is_A_Slum@reddit
Just order a pair from Rough Country. They’re fine and they honor the warranty if you need it. We’re not driving 120 mph in the rain down a narrow road, we’re driving 15 mph or on public roads. We don’t need $2500 in lights to see well in the woods or whatever.
l337quaker@reddit
Honestly, lurk on FB marketplace for a while. I've scored some stuff for banging deals thats in decent shape.