Rigid Industries Light Bar Improves Visibility for 2017 Hyundai Tucson

02/21/2020 By John Schwartz

A customer recently came in with her 2017 Hyundai Tucson, looking for a light upgrade. Since it gets extremely dark here in Anchorage, Alaska, during most of the year, this client wanted to increase her visibility on the roads.

We installed a 20″ spot flood Rigid Industries light bar behind her bumper. “Spot flood” means that the light would shoot far and straight ahead, but also shoot wide and be able to illuminate all of the ditches.

When our customer came to pick up her vehicle, she was ecstatic at how clean the install was, and even happier, of course, that she would now have full visibility on the dark roads.

Winters in Alaska can be quite dangerous for driving, with low visibility being among the many safety concerns. Let us help you be safe and feel safe in your vehicle with additional lighting to overcome these winter safety obstacles. We can outfit your vehicle with the perfect lighting solution, no matter what your needs may be. Stop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to talk to one of our knowledgeable staff or contact us here.

Lighting Upgrade for Anchorage GMC Sierra 2500

02/12/2020 By John Schwartz

A client from here in Anchorage contacted the team at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security to inquire about a lighting upgrade for his 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 pickup truck. The client wanted better fog lights to help light the area adjacent to the road as well as a high-output driving light that would provide long-range illumination. After inspecting the vehicle, we put together a package that would deliver amazing performance and reliability.

GMC Sierra Fog Light Upgrade

Truck Lighting — The corners of the bumpers received a Rigid fog light upgrade.

We started the project by removing the front grille and bumper from the truck. The first order of business was to mount a set of Rigid Industries 504813 D-Series fog light pods in the bumper using a Rigid 46543 mounting kit. These lights create an SAE-compliant light pattern that makes them legal for use on public roads. The wide 52-degree beam angle ensures that any animals at the sides of the road are illuminated clearly to make night driving safer. Our team wired the new lights into the original fog light circuit so that they can be controlled with the original fog light switch.

High-Performance Lighting

Our team created custom brackets for the new lighting.

The light bar bolts securely to the radiator supports.

Metal brackets were test-fit before painting.

The new lighting tucks neatly between the grille openings.

With the fog light upgrade installed, the next step was to mount a combination spot and driving light upgrade just behind the front grille. We proposed the Rigid 931314 SR-Series 30-inch light bar because it would provide illumination out to more than 600 feet.

Our team took a series of measurements that would locate the light in the very center of the lower opening in the grille. Based on the information we gathered, we fabricated a set of custom mounting brackets that bolt to the front radiator support to ensure that the light is solid and secure. Of course, we protected the brackets with corrosion-resistant paint so they would look good and be reliable.

With the brackets in place and the bar mounted, our team integrated the wiring for the new light into the factory high-beam control circuit. We wrapped all the wires in automotive-grade cloth tape to protect them from the elements, then secured everything to using zip ties to prevent issues from vibration as the truck travels down the road. We finished the project by aiming the lights for perfect long-range performance that won’t blind oncoming drivers.

Anchorage’s Truck Accessory Experts

With the truck lighting upgrade project complete, the client returned to Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security to pick up his vehicle. We showed him the work we had done and explained how to turn on each of the lights. He was thrilled with the results. If you’re shopping for a lighting upgrade for your vehicle, drop by our store, give us a call or send our team an email using our contact form.

Rigid Light Bar Provides Greater Visibility for 2020 RAM 1500 Driver

12/19/2019 By John Schwartz

A repeat customer from Lithia Dodge of Anchorage recently visited us here at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security with his beautiful 2020 Ram 1500. He was interested in upgrades for lighting, so one of our installation technicians went outside and began a consultation with the customer, looking closely at the setup he already had on his truck. After looking at the vehicle together, they talked over the many options available for upgrades.

The customer fell in love with Rigid Lighting, a brand we have come to love and trust here at Perfectionist. After discussing light patterns and what would work best for the customer’s specific needs and the weather conditions here in Alaska, they decided on installing the Rigid Industries Rig122313 20″ light bar on the truck. The consultation was completed by the customer booking an appointment and our technician setting aside all of the parts needed for the install.

On the day of the appointment, after disassembling the bumper, grille and bumper caps, our technician was able to build metal brackets to house the light bar mounts. Once the 20″ light bar was mounted with a relay harness, we reassembled the truck and aimed the light bar appropriately. The install was completed with a simple cleaning of the vehicle and the area we worked around.

Once the vehicle was all cleaned up, we presented the customer with their vehicle and demonstrated the new lights. They were ecstatic! The final look was sleek, clean and exactly what they had wanted.

Here at Perfectionist, we strive to provide satisfaction to all of our amazing customers, and have extremely experienced technicians and salespeople to guide you through all of your lighting needs.

If you are interested in a lighting upgrades for your car or truck, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security or e-mail us using our online contact form.