Thong, just realized you mentioned the XGTs. I was spoke to Wil earlier this week (Sierra Expeditions) about the difference between the XGT and Blitz. I originally was going with the XGTs, but he swayed me towards the Blitz. The XGTs are a little bit brighter then the Blitz, but they are not adjustable. The Blitz can be adjusted for different degree of light spread. They are also more driving light like then pencil. XGTs will be great for open desert bombing, but the Blitz should be better for general trails and rocks. Both lights are extremely bright. Brightest non HIDs in the market. You may have already know that but I thought I'd share in case others are thinking about them.
Tony:
Excellent info on the difference between 240 Blitz and XGT. An optional bulb spacer is available to adjust the XGT for a wider beam. The great thing about Lightforce is the different filters you can use. I also ordered a set of the combo filter in amber so the lights will have both pencil and wide beam patterns like the bottom diagram.
I also have four Hella FF 75 driving lights on the roof rack too and they have 15 deg. beam width IIRC but will need to add some sort of vinyl decal on the front of the hood to cut down on the glare. With the XGTs, I may be able to upgrade to HID later (same housing as the 240 HID). The Blitz is the original design and has proven to be very tough.
A black hood will look good T and cut the glare down.
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Lightforce lights are extremely versatile and durable. I inquired about the placement of the lights and Wil said it's best to put these in the front. I was not aware of the bulb spacer. That's very good to know. Any extra light is a welcomed out there in the darkness. The amber filter would be great in the dust.
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Walker Evans 2.5 dia. front shocks, adj. rear reservoir shocks, Pro Links. AP F&R bumpers, AP 1.25" UCA, Demello skid, TMax 9000 Competition winch. Viking Trail Line. 34X10.5X16 Swamper LTB. Trail Gear Sliders, Aeroflow, Lightforce Blitz 240 HID, All Pro Swing Out.
very very nice wow thats a complete rig just add water gooooood job man!!!!!
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Allpro front rear bumpers lightbar rock rails
Donahoe front and rear suspension
Warn 9.5 winch
1500w power inverter
JBA headers exaust
pro comp 17x8 wheels 33x12.50 tires
custom light bar
Piaa quatro lights
KC wide angle driving
KC 6" long range
KC low profile flood
Viair air compressor, tank
air horns
glass etched windshield
custom inst. panel
These two extremely well-prepared 4runners inspire my selecting Lightforce aux lights and DeMello tube bumper.
Jared's (4rnrJ) with 240 Blitz
Lance's (GoodTimes) with 240 XGTs
Oh, got the preliminary repair estimates last Friday and the body shop will replace the right front fender with a new part. And here's the irony. As soon as I get the truck back, I'll need to cut a big hole in this fender for the Safari snorkel.
very very nice wow thats a complete rig just add water gooooood job man!!!!!
Thanks. All the mods worked very well on my trip to Alaska. I really need an aftermarket with swing-out carriers for the Scepter canisters to free up some interior space. Still waiting on Jason DeMello to produce his rear bumper although Kaymar is working on one as well.
the expedition one bumper is growing on me, and the navi looks factory, good job!
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