Intersection light
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HILO
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Well that really depends on the truck. Ram truck have wrap around HLA's that HAW LED's fit in, a do Toyota Tundra's, Ford Ranger's, and Dodge trucks. Not so much in new Ford and GM trucks. Nissan trucks have never been wrap around friendly.
The best intersection light is really subject to placement, mount clear light heads on the upper side of a push bumper/brush guard to ge the best effect.
The best intersection light is really subject to placement, mount clear light heads on the upper side of a push bumper/brush guard to ge the best effect.
900 series smart led from Whelen. 
That would be the best intersection light- make sure you don't put it on split fail.
That would be the best intersection light- make sure you don't put it on split fail.
I would have to second acala91, if your just asking in general or asking for a specific truck. If for a specific truck what make/model, and how are you willing to mount them ie: do you have a brush guard, intersection bracket, body mount, whether or not you want them completely hidden or don't care. I personally have Whelen Tir3s mounted on my front bumper for intersection, which seem to work fine for me; but I also have a Hyundai Elantra not a truck.
PJD642
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Generic recommendation: something white, as far forward as possible. I've got Tomar RECT-14s mounted horizontally along the bottom edge of the headlamp housings on my Explorer. Used 3M double sided tape to hold 'em in place, ran the wires between the housing and the body. The truck is silver so they blend in fairly well.
chief1562
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In my case and personal use I've had good luck on my '78 ford with Streethawk,Mx7k and a Vista in that order.
bluestinger90
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unlisted said:900 series smart led from Whelen.
Make sure to use pinwheel pattern! The pattern so stupid, it attracts everyone's attention!
TritonBoulder47
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As far forward as you can!!! The type of light doesnt matter as much (as long as you buy a quility light) as the location...
And yes, a 10-75 bracket, or the SMN bracket would be a good fit for your needs as well...
And yes, a 10-75 bracket, or the SMN bracket would be a good fit for your needs as well...
Eric1249
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I posted a simular topic. So all clear is the best way to go? ION or M2? Sorry for hi-jacking post
Eric1249 said:
My problem with clear is that, while being attention getting, is not associated with emergency services. If only that light is visible it won't stop traffic like a flashing red would. In my opinion, if you want clear to the side it needs to be with a dual color light that flashes red and clear. If a dual color light is not possible, then solid red.
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PJD642
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Lack of off-time is one problem with dual color, but unless you get a dual or triple color Impaxx or similar light you're also cutting down on the number of diodes available to you, which makes the light less bright as well. A TIR-4 is bright, but a dual color TIR 4 only has 2 leds of each color, hence less light output for each color. And don't even suggest flashing both colors at the same time ! So...I'd argue against split colors in this case. The stated purpose is for intersection lights, and I believe white will work best for that purpose. I seriously doubt that you'll be running those lights as your ONLY warning, right???
I'd recommend a clear HAWS if the headlight housing allows for it... Seemed to work fine for years before we went LED crazy
LINZ6 on a 45 degree bracket if you can fit in behind the license plate works well too...
White/clear light at this critical 90 to 45 degree angle, this is to compliment your existing colored lighting, not replace it.
NFPA patterns come to mind, something with a quad-like flash pattern but minimum 50% on time - too easy to have a super long quint flash pattern with lots of dark time miss out on creating the intended warning by the time you're in the intersection. Not wild about single flash for an intersection head, white strobe-like patterns convey urgency and should capture enough interest until the rest of the warning package is processed by the motorist.
Just say no to split light heads and split light patterns - you need all of the intensity of the lighthead flashing on-off-on-off, not a blur or Nite Rider stick.
LINZ6 on a 45 degree bracket if you can fit in behind the license plate works well too...
White/clear light at this critical 90 to 45 degree angle, this is to compliment your existing colored lighting, not replace it.
NFPA patterns come to mind, something with a quad-like flash pattern but minimum 50% on time - too easy to have a super long quint flash pattern with lots of dark time miss out on creating the intended warning by the time you're in the intersection. Not wild about single flash for an intersection head, white strobe-like patterns convey urgency and should capture enough interest until the rest of the warning package is processed by the motorist.
Just say no to split light heads and split light patterns - you need all of the intensity of the lighthead flashing on-off-on-off, not a blur or Nite Rider stick.
picone239
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i'm currently using TOMAR RECT14s as intersection warning. I was considering switching to the M2s, or M4s. Now im thinking about trying the new Whelen V-Series for the sides. I guess i could wire the 'puddle-light' feature to come on when i open the doors? Any thoughts ?
Storm4200 said:
Can't ever go wrong with the M4's - they would be a nice addition. As far as the puddle lights with the open door I'd save my $$. Your truck is pretty ridiculous already. It's got a really great setup as it is.
Eric1249
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Eric1249
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I suppose it wouldn't be THAT bad, but I'm still not a fan of it because there is't any significant off time. Buuuuttttt, now that I think about it, if you're dead set on clear up front, why don't you go with some 400 series LIN12s split red/clear? They wouldn't be that much more money and would give you a lot better off axis output than the TIR M2s and a bigger foot print. They should fit no problem.
Eric1249
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acala91 said:
Wouldn't the M2 have a larger footprint then the LIN12? I have most of my lights synced with a flasher. ( mirrorbeams and 3 nforce on the sides) Should I sync the M2's with them or just have them on their own pattern?
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Eric1249
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I was going to order the M2's for the side of my brushguard. Do I get the regular one, or the wide angle?
StEaLtH2
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Eric1249 said:
I would do it R/C if it were mine....but as stated, the pattern needs to be right.... SigAlert or dbl flash..
Just .02 on the pile....
Eric1249
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StEaLtH2 said:I would do it R/C if it were mine....but as stated, the pattern needs to be right.... SigAlert or dbl flash..
Just .02 on the pile....
Most of my lights are synced with a flasher on the SigAlert pattern.
I just can't make up my mind on which lights to get. M2's or M4? M4 might be a tid to big