Which LED Light Bar Optic is right for your vehicle?

Which LED Light Bar Optic is right for your vehicle?
February 4, 2019 | Print this Page
Which LED Light Bar Optic is right for your vehicle?

Need better visibility for your truck, Jeep, or recreational vehicle? Stage Series LED Light Bars are the #1 upgrade in auxiliary lighting! Designed for maximum functionality, Stage Series LED Light Bars are a universal solution for increasing light output, all in a compact, durable package that can be mounted to any vehicle.

All Stage Series LED Light Bars combine high-intensity Lumileds LED chips with our exclusive total internal reflection (TIR) technology, making the total intensity of Stage Series Light Bars FAR higher than generic LED light bars. Cheap LED light bars lose light internally, and to glare, spreading a little bit of light in every direction. By comparison, the TIR technology in Stage Series Light Bars collects all of the light from the LED, and directs it only where you need it, drastically improving functional light output.


Stage Series LED Light Bar Optics

When buying an LED light bar, selecting the right optic for your needs is important! From racing for the podium in a night stage rally, to lighting up a jobsite, to driving home on a dark back road, selecting the correct LED light bar optic means you’ll have a beam pattern that maximizes visibility in your specific situation!

Scroll down to see which Stage Series LED Light Bar optic is right for you!

Stage Series LED Light Bar Optics-Diode Dynamics


Stage Series Flood Optic

Stage Series Flood Optic versus Rigid Flood Optic

For 2019, we’re excited to introduce our new Flood Optic for the Stage Series line! Unlike generic "flood" light optics that are simply a heavily diffused spotlight, our flood optic is a true optically designed spread, designed to provide an extremely even and uniform beam pattern. With a full 80x50 degree spread of light, our Flood Optic delivers the biggest spread in the industry!

Stage Series Six Inch Flood Optic LED Light Bars

Recommended for: Anything at low speeds, including backup or reverse lights, lighting up job sites, navigating rough terrain, and loading trailers at night.


Stage Series Driving Optic

Stage Series LED Light Bar with Driving Optic

Rather than a simple "spot" pattern, the Stage Series Driving Optic has a 30x20 degree rectangular pattern, which is far more useful for directing light downrange at high speeds. In six-inch size, when installed as a pair and aimed in accordance with your state's regulations, the Driving pattern meets SAE J581 as a Driving/Auxiliary High Beam Light*.

Stage Series Six Inch Driving Optic LED Light Bars

Recommended for: Wherever long-distance visibility is needed, including rally racing, endurance driving, and as a Driving/Auxiliary High Beam.

*Please check your local laws and regulations for aiming, installation, and applicability.


Stage Series Combo Optic

Stage Series 30 Inch Combo Optic LED Light Bars

Popular among professional off-road racers and enthusiasts alike, the Stage Series Combo Optic is a great all-around auxiliary lighting solution. Available in 18”, 30”, 42”, and 50”, sizes, the Combo pattern combines both the Driving and Flood optics. It shines light downrange in a focused, rectangular 30x20 degree pattern while also illuminating area around it in a full 80x50 degree spread.

Stage Series 30 Inch Combo Optic LED Light Bar

Recommended for: Any vehicle used on multiple types of terrain at medium to high speeds, including sport-oriented UTVs, ATVs, and 4X4 vehicles.


Stage Series Wide Optic

Stage Series Six Inch Wide Optic LED Light Bar

The Wide Optic provides a dramatically improved field of view to your left and right, without wasting any light in the sky above. Perfect for poor visibility caused by inclement weather, the 80x20 degree spread of light the Wide Optic produces also meets SAE J583 as a Foglamp, for legal on-road use.

Stage Series 12 Inch Wide Optic LED Light Bars

Recommended for: Any situation calling for widespread visibility on either side of your vehicle, such as fog, snow, heavy rain, and navigating tight trails at night.

*Please check your local laws and regulations for aiming, installation, and applicability.


Installation

Stage Series LED Light Bars are extremely versatile, and designed to be mounted to any vehicle. We include universal brackets with each Stage Series LED Light Bar, and are happy to recommend an experienced installer near you if a custom bracket solution is needed.

Polaris RZR 1000 with Diode Dynamics Stage Series LED Light Bar
Wiring your Stage Series LED Light Bar is simple and straightforward thanks to our Universal Light Bar Wiring Harnesses. Each of our LED light bar harnesses includes everything you need to connect your LED light bar to your battery, and run a toggle switch for easy on/off control.


Bolt-On LED Light Bar Bracket Kits

For certain makes and models, we also offer application-specific brackets to mount your LED light bar using factory mounting points!

JL Wrangler with Diode Dynamics Bumper LED Light Bar Kit

.These computer-designed brackets are made with powdercoated steel, and require no cutting or drilling to install!  We currently have bolt-on LED light bar bracket kits available for the following models:


Have questions about Stage Series LED Light Bars, or any other lighting upgrades? Contact us today! And check out all the LED upgrades we offer for your vehicle with our Vehicle Finder tool!


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