Balancing Act
M.U.D.’s Light Bars Adapt to Any Adventure
Words: Matthew McNulty
Photos: Logan Gallagher
Light bars are a common sight for good reason, visibility after sundown can pay real dividends when it comes to keeping the party going. Moose Utility Division’s Single Row LED Light Bars offer a great balance in size, proportion and performance. And they do so at a reasonable price point.
The product comes in a wide range of sizes to fit any application you might need from eight all the way up to forty-two inches. Plus, they also offer square three-inch pods for a more expansive visual radius. The LEDs are set behind a tough magnifying lens to provide an 80/20 split between spot and flood beams, respectively. In more simple terms, they project a great amount of light where and when you need it.
The aluminum housings are waterproof, giving some added confidence in their longevity. That, and Moose estimates over 50,000 hours of life out of each bar or pod. This is an upgrade that withstands the test of time and doesn’t try your patience. It’s simple to mount with provided hardware and just as easy to wire… Keeping you on the trail rather than in the shop scratching your head or, perhaps, smashing things to pieces. (We’ve all been there.)
We found the included mounts would work just as they should but could be a bit restrictive at times when securing the lights to more creative locations. So, we might have borrowed some more flexible options from Axia Alloys to slim down and tuck the bar directly in front of the roll cage cross tube. This combination made the parts even quicker and easier to install. Nothing about the wiring could have been better. A simple bundle with just enough length to fit perfectly to the power source. Done and done.
The lighting effect from these light bars provides fantastic visibility to cut through the night and show you what lies ahead. Without too many fancy additions they bring it back to a focus on what drivers want out of a light bar: effective visibility and durable construction.
Moose Utility provides these light bars at very reasonable prices too; the range starts from $109.95 for the eight-inch unit. With the approachable prices for entry, each kit including wiring and mounts, these Moose Utility Light Bars standout in a crowded market. Illuminate your adventures: https://www.mooseutilities.com/products/628876