IOWA CITY LIGHT BAR INSTALLATION

Light Bar Installation service near Iowa City IA: Mobile Auto Truck Repair Iowa City is located in Iowa City IA which is centrally located in Iowa City IA and less than a 45 minute ride from Iowa City IA. We worked on all types of vehicles from older/vintage police cars to the new Interceptor series. Our work has also been done on various non-police vehicles that are used as undercover/surveillance vehicles, ATV’s , motorcycles, fire trucks, ambulances, first responders as well as volunteer private vehicles.

When an installation is scheduled to be done, it is!! Vehicles are not held for weeks until we get to it. Call or email your request for quotation or further information that you may need.

For the Construction and Utility Industries, Mobile Auto Truck Repair Iowa City offers the opportunity to update your older amber equipment as well as making your vehicles and employees safer on the road.

Mobile Auto Truck Repair Iowa City offers full service sales, service and installation for your fleet vehicles. From light bars to accessory lights, from consoles to computer mounts, from radios to sirens, from partitions to gun racks. We carry over 50 manufacturers of emergency equipment and related products.

Types of light bars

Light bars generally have an aluminum housing and polycarbonate lens and come in various lengths and wattages. They can be as short as 10cm and as long as 127cm, and come in 3, 5 or 10w variants. They can come in single or double stack versions with straight or curved bars.

Light bars will commonly have a dual beam option which means you can select between flood or spotlight beams. The flood beam offers a broader spread while the spot offers greater forward reach. Light bars don’t offer the same forward range of beam as some driving lights but they can provide a wider beam, greater visibility for slow off-road driving and better illumination than standard headlights.

Narva, Ironman 4×4, Dura Vision, Great White and XRay Vision all offer a range of light bars. They will generally come with a two- to five-year warranty and can be dustproof, waterproof and vibration resistant. It really does come down to what suits your requirements and how deep your pocket goes. They can get quite expensive.

Reasons for installing a light bar

• Better visibility at night
• Popular option
• Off-road terrain driving
• Better visibility of animals on the road
• More efficient lighting

Who can install light bars?

It is recommended that a qualified auto electrician install light bars. Whenever any aftermarket electrical components are being fitted, the job should be done by an expert. This ensures correct fitment and no nasty electrical surprises down the road.

A professional will also know the laws in your state or territory and install accordingly. Light bar suppliers may also have qualified staff on hand and offer an installation service. Make sure the installers are qualified to fit electrical components.

Benefits of Light Bars

Light Bar Installation service near Iowa City IA :Perhaps you haven’t thought about putting a light bar on your vehicle. Perhaps you have seen them on other vehicles and questioned their capabilities. A light bar can greatly enhance your outdoor experience and here I will give you 5 reasons why a light bar may be one of the most beneficial upgrades to your vehicle.

So, when do you need a light bar?

1. Low visibility conditions.

In this photo i was travelling with a group of friends in the desert, going down dirt roads, whoops, silt beds etc. A light bar in dusty conditions like this, helps you stay visible and avoid getting smashed. LED whips are handy for this as well. Safety is a huge reason to have a light bar. They allow you to see and be seen better than factory headlights. This keeps you from wrecking your vehicle, smashing into your friends rig, etc. (side note: don’t mount the light bar to your hood. It affects visibility, and looks dumb. I was in a hurry to get to King of the Hammers. Last minute prep. LOL)

2. Night time Adventures.

This brings back great memories for me, it was my very first trip to King of the Hammers. It’s like a huge off-road show in the desert that everyone participates in. My mind was blown by all the different rigs and builds out there. There was lots of night wheeling, and driving from obstacle to obstacle. When rock crawling at night in a group it’s nice to be able to see what you are doing. Being able to light up an obstacle people are attempting, makes it better for everyone. Spectators can see what is going on, the driver can see where his tires are going, and if something does happen to go wrong, it takes some of the guesswork out of recovery.

3. Traveling at night

Light bars can turn night into day, it’s actually really amazing what this technology does. The vehicle I drive to work on my commute will always have a good quality light bar on it. Where I live in Colorado there are lots of deer and elk on the road and on my hour long commute at 3am, there are usually more of them than there is oncoming traffic. These guys love to dart in front of you last minute, destroying your vehicle. The best practice is to see them as far ahead of you as possible and slow down safely to avoid them. Of course, as soon as I see oncoming traffic I quickly switch the light bar off since a side effect of awesome lights is that they can blind oncoming traffic. Be responsible.

4. Family Exploration

Travelling the dirt roads at night looking for a campsite, make a light bar priceless. You can usually see at least four times as much as standard headlights. Being able to see makes setting up tents, cooking, and getting situated in the dark much less painful. On the way there, you may even get to see some wildlife without modifying the front of your vehicle. LOL. Also handy for driving to work at 3:00 AM.

5. Transportation and Recovery

• Backing up a trailer at night
• Loading a vehicle at night
• Vehicle rescues and recoveries

The reasons for getting a light bar are the same as those for adding any extra lights on your vehicle. However, light bars are typically less expensive, easier on your vehicle’s system and still just as effective.

Not after a light bar install?

No worries. Mobile Auto Truck Repair Iowa City can help you with nearly anything your car needs! From basic services to major repairs, we can get you super-quick, fixed-price quotes from awesome, high-quality local mechanics. The best bit is that you can do it all online, from searching to booking. It’s easy!