LED Light bar

[Randy Schmidt]

Anyone consider putting a light bar behind the bumper in this location? I am looking for a little more light output when driving late at night on poorly lighted roads.

Here is what I was thinking of... Location mounted behind bumper in picture where blue circle is.

https://www.speedtechlights.com/led...ine-18-inch-floodlight-off-road-led-light-bar

 

[Flexpedition]

A ton of research & testing goes into air openings - sizing, location, etc. The 2018 Expedition has the largest active shutters of any vehicle on the road today. That said, there is no way in heck I'd go and block it for any reason.

 

[benyl]

A ton of research & testing goes into air openings - sizing, location, etc. The 2018 Expedition has the largest active shutters of any vehicle on the road today. That said, there is no way in heck I'd go and block it for any reason.

I would suggest that it would only matter when towing 9200lbs in Death Valley at 120 F at 2pm.

I doubt the cooling capacity is used running around town.


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[Randy Schmidt]

I would suggest that it would only matter when towing 9200lbs in Death Valley at 120 F at 2pm.

I doubt the cooling capacity is used running around town.


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These were my thoughts... I wouldn't think that only blocking 18" of this opening would effect the cooling especially with the enormous grill the Expy has.

 

[carid]

Installing an LED lightbar is quite a good idea to improve the light output. Here's what they did to the 2018 Expedition SEMA project:



The short light bar is placed on the bottom part of the bumper.

If you put one or a pair of shorter lightbars, they would block less air. Plus you can mount the light bar right on the bumper surface, not necessarily in the vent opening.
Usually LED lightbar sizes start with 5-6 inches.
Also there are dual row and single row configurations. View all available options on this page.

 

[Randy Schmidt]

Did they wrap the roof in black? I can't quite tell.

 

[dlcorbett]

Just to make clear, that light bar setup is on what looks like a modded xlt without the dap. I wouldnt put the bar in the same location if you have dap becuz theres a sensor there. I was thinking about about putting one in the space underneath the grille where it meets the bumper, however i dont think that wpuld go well when time for turn in when lease is up

 

[BlackedOutMax]

Blocking the opening in The grill isnt going to do anything to cooling. You’re not gonna see a drop in performance or in mpg. If you believe blocking an air flow opening in a grill is going to damage your vehicle than you are highly misinformed.

I even went as far as to remove the stupid plastic air dam under my 16 and I’ve seen no difference in the past 15000 miles

 

[David1]

Blocking the opening in The grill isnt going to do anything to cooling. You’re not gonna see a drop in performance or in mpg. If you believe blocking an air flow opening in a grill is going to damage your vehicle than you are highly misinformed.

I even went as far as to remove the stupid plastic air dam under my 16 and I’ve seen no difference in the past 15000 miles

You mean the snow bucket between bumper and radiator ? I have been thinking about removing or drilling large drain holes in that thing. Always curious if it would help MPG any on the highway.

 

[Deadman]

Anyone else ever install one?