Off-Road Lighting

Do your headlights fall short when the gravel road continues into the forest, or do you need light around the vehicle at camp? We bring together auxiliary lighting for off-road driving: light bars, spot lights and flood lights, plus mounts for the bumper, roof or A-pillar – for you with a 4x4, pickup or UTV.

Light bars, spot lights and flood lights – what do they do?

Spot lights focus the light into a narrow beam that reaches far ahead and can be relevant at higher speeds on open gravel roads. Flood lights spread the light wide and short, so you see road edges, corners and the area close to the vehicle. An off-road light bar combines several LEDs in one unit – e.g. the KC HiLiTES Gravity Titan LED Light Bar in 50 and 57 inches – and depending on the model, the optics can be spot, flood or a combination. You will find individual lights under spot lights and flood lights.

How to choose off-road lighting

• Beam pattern: Range and width should match your speed and your terrain. Many builds combine spot and flood.
• Size and placement: A longer light bar does not automatically give better light. Optics, angle and placement typically matter just as much.
• Power draw: Check whether the wiring harness, relay and alternator can handle the extra load.
• Sealing: Look for the ingress protection rating if the light needs to withstand water, dust and mud.

In this category you will find Rigid Industries, Baja Designs, Diode Dynamics, Cali Raised LED and KC HiLiTES, among others.

Mounting and approval

The mount determines where the light can be fitted and whether it suits your specific vehicle. Under off-road light mounts you will find, for example, the Rigid Industries A-Pillar Mount for Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, as well as a Roof Line mount kit for the 2021+ Ford Bronco. Always check which light series the mount is designed for. Whether the light may be used on public roads depends on the product and the vehicle. Some off-road lights may be intended for use off public roads, so check the E-mark for the specific part number and the rules for mounting and wiring.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose spot lights or flood lights?

It depends on how you drive. Spot lights reach far ahead at higher speeds, while flood lights illuminate a wide area close to the vehicle. Many combine the two or choose a light bar with combo optics.

Can I use off-road lights on public roads?

It depends on the product and the vehicle. Check the E-mark for the specific part number and the rules on number, placement and wiring. Lights without approval may be restricted to off-road use.

Why does my LED light bar flicker or switch off?

It can be caused by wires that are too thin, a poor ground connection, a failing relay or moisture in the connector. Check the connections and the voltage at the light before you suspect the light itself.

Can I change the colour of the light's front?

Some models have interchangeable covers, e.g. the Rigid Industries x SHREDDY 360-Series with pink, teal and black covers and white backlight. Whether a cover fits depends on the light series and size.