For those of you with a light bar...

[mattparliament]

Hey guys, my light bar whistles terribly, it's just a cheapie off of ebay or amazon. Just curious what you're all using and how you like it. I'd rather not spend hundreds of dollars on one.... Thanks!

Matt

 

[Keyster]

I've had a couple light bars that did this on my Jeeps, and on my General. The "fins" on the rear help dissipate heat, but also cause a wind-whistle. What I did and others do, is go to auto zone and buy some cheap sticky door plastic edge trim guards. Alcohol-prep each fin so they stick well, and attach them to the back of each fin. This will disrupt the airflow enough where it will stop the whistle.

 

[mattparliament]

Thanks! I will give it a try!

 

[rmeek]

Hey guys, my light bar whistles terribly, it's just a cheapie off of ebay or amazon. Just curious what you're all using and how you like it. I'd rather not spend hundreds of dollars on one.... Thanks!

Matt

Matt,
I have had expensive and cheap and there is sometimes a big difference in light patterns, light quality etc, but in the end, they all put out light and if it works, keep it. A quick fix is to get a roll of electrical tape (any tape will do but a lot of types can be hard to get to stick or hard to get off) and out a couple of pieces around the mounting brackets and screws, then take a ride. If the squeeze still remains, tey some tape in the corners of the lens, take a ride. Keep trying this around the light fixture until the whistle stops. Once you have found the spot, you can remove all of the tape and address the spot, maybe with a more permanent tape or a clear 100% silicone?
Good luck and let us know how it works out.

 

[TBluth]

I’ve been using Auxbeam and Lasfit lights on both my rzr and Xpedition (both on Amazon). And had really good luck with them.

 

[Dsmith]

What light bar set up are you using, I haven't found one for the Xpedition yet. I am not one to spend the 1800 for the Polaris one. Thanks

 

[mattparliament]

This is the one I'm using

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019XT82MQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[Dsmith]

Did the mounts line up with the roof anchor bolts on the top?

 

[mattparliament]

I had the dealership put in the wiring and Polaris light at mounts. I didn’t use the mounts that came with the lights

 

[mattparliament]

A piece of Gorilla tape on the underside of the light bar took the whistle away! If it decides to stay put it's a nice 5 cent fix. If not I'll get some of the door trim to put on the fins.