Over the past decade, perhaps no off-road accessory has grown
quite as immensely in popularity as the light bar. Today, it is hard to imagine
driving anywhere without encountering at least one truck, SUV, or Jeep that is
sporting a light bar of some form or fashion. However, this rise in popularity
is rooted just as deeply in functionality as it is in aesthetic appeal.
Heavy-Duty LED light bars are capable of illuminating the trail ahead to a
degree that is largely unmatched by any other lighting accessory.
At the current moment, the number of manufacturers who have thrown their hats into the ring of custom light bar production is virtually as numerous as the stars in the sky. However, it is difficult to imagine any such company that is as synonymous with LED light bar production as Rigid Industries. At the moment, Rigid Industries is known as the nation’s leading manufacturer of high-quality, LED off-road lighting solutions.
While Rigid Industries produces a full lineup of LED lighting products such as rock lights, fog lights, spotlights, flood combo light kits, and road lights, the company is best known for its immense selection of premium light bars. Produced in the United States, Rigid Industry’s light bars are engineered to provide superior durability and unparalleled illumination.
However, outside of the obvious, why should those in search of a top-tier light bar focus their attention on Rigid Industries?
A History of Success
It is hard to argue with the merit of a hard-fought success story, including that which surrounds Rigid Industries' rise to the top of the automotive aftermarket lighting industry.
If you are a fan of professional baseball, you might be familiar with the name Jason Christiansen. Christiansen, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Angels fame, played out a 10-year MLB career as a left-handed relief pitcher. However, when his time on the mound was over, Christiansen was not content to sit at home.
An avid off-road enthusiast, Christiansen sought to gain a foothold in the all-terrain sector of the automotive aftermarket industry. In order to do so, he began prospecting for a worthy investment that was ripe for revitalization. After only a brief period of time, Christiansen found exactly what he had been looking for.
At the time, Rigid Industries was a small, fledgling automotive lighting company, which was yet to reach its full potential. Christiansen recognized this potential and purchased Rigid Industries in 2006, along with partners Taylor and Seth Anderson. When this acquisition was made, light bars were still in their infancy and had yet to experience significant growth in popularity.
Nonetheless, the trio marched on, continually refining the company’s designs in a bid to achieve outright perfection. As luck would have it, Rigid Industries, as one of the world’s original light bar manufacturers, was able to ride the incoming wave of growing popularity that began to surround aftermarket lighting products of every type.
As demand began to increase, Jason, Taylor, and Seth rolled up their sleeves and worked diligently to make their dreams into reality. Each of the business owners could be seen building, packaging, selling, and shipping the LED light bars on a weekly basis, working hand in hand with their employees.
Although sales had reached an all-time high just a few years after the trio took ownership of Rigid Industries, no one was willing to let their foot off the accelerator. An increased emphasis began to be placed on making Rigid Industries into a household name. In order to do so, the team brought aboard Dave Davis to head up marketing. This proved to be a wise decision, as sales continued to flourish and reach unprecedented levels.
Soon, a second manufacturing facility was opened in Gilbert, Arizona, to keep up with increasing product demand. Then, in 2013, Inc. Magazine recognized Rigid Industries as the 150th Fastest-Growing Private Company in the United States, and the top fastest growing LED light manufacturer.
Today this winning tradition continues, as Rigid Industries seeks to provide superior lighting solutions to meet the needs of every consumer.
The Perfect Option for Every Consumer
Consumers are often drawn to Rigid Industries as their one-stop shop for everything light bar related, because of the extensive selection of products which the company offers. Rigid Industries produces a wide variety of light bars, which are sure to meet the particular needs of almost any consumer.
The following are a couple of Rigid Industries’ most popular light bars.
Rigid Industries SR-Series Light
Rigid Industries’ SR Series of LED light bars are the perfect choice for anyone that is in search of a compact yet insanely bright lighting kit. SR Series light bars utilize a single row of LED bulbs to produce more raw lumens than any other light of similar proportions. Measuring only 2” in height, SR Series lights are the perfect option for those who are forced to work with limited space.
Consumers can also select from numerous sizes and configurations when choosing their Rigid Industries SR Series Light Bar. These light bars are available in 6”, 10”, 20”, 30”, 40”, and 50” lengths, and come in multiple beam patterns.
Rigid Industries RDS-Series Light
Rigid Industries RDS-Series light features a wrap-around design, which expertly complements the natural curvature of your vehicle’s grille, windshield, or bumper. This design not only proves to be aesthetically pleasing but is functionally efficient as well. The curved configuration of RDS-Series lights provides a wider angle of distribution, thereby illuminating a greater area.
The RDS-Series light bar has recently been released in a Midnight Edition, which features a sleek, blacked-out polycarbonate lens and black housing to provide a subtle yet stylish appearance. Even with its blacked-out lens, the Midnight Edition RDS-Series light bar still produces an extensive amount of output.
Additional Options
In addition to the above-mentioned light bars, Rigid Industries also offers the following light kits.
- Rigid Industries D-Series Lights/ D-Series Pro
- Rigid Industries D-Series Pro Flood Lights
- Rigid Industries SR-M Series Lights
- Rigid Industries SR-Q Series Lights
- Rigid Industries SR-L Series Lights
- Rigid Industries A-Series Lights
- Rigid Industries E-Series Pro/ E-Series LED Light Bar
- Rigid Industries Dually-XL Pro
- Rigid Industries Radiance Scene Flush Mount Backlight
Superior Fitment
Rigid Industries is also quite renowned for their attention to detail in every matter related to fitment. All Rigid Industry light bars are designed to provide superior fitment no matter the circumstance. To accomplish this, the company offers an extensive lineup of custom mount kits, as well as all associated hardware.
Each Rigid Industries Light Bar comes complete with a custom mounting bracket, allowing you to make quick work out of the installation process. This gets you back on the trail sooner with a level of increased visibility beyond what most would dream possible.
SAE Compliant Options
While Rigid Industries does indeed offer numerous high-intensity light bars that are intended for off-road use, the company also manufactures and sells a wide selection of SAE compliant light bars as well. These light bars provide motorists with significantly enhanced visibility while remaining street legal for versatile use.
Rigid Industries’ SAE compliant light bars are the perfect option for those who use their vehicle to commute to work and back throughout the week and then head for the trails after clocking out on Friday. Light bars of this design are hard to beat when your daily driver doubles as your trail buggy.
Advanced Connectivity
Rigid Industries also offers a complete line of wiring harnesses and electrical accessories to complement their vast array of custom light bars. These wiring harnesses are constructed to provide high-quality connections, which are largely unaffected by vibration and miscellaneous impacts. To achieve this, the bulk of Rigid Industries’ wiring harnesses are fitted with premium-grade Deutsch connectors.
Also included in Rigid Industries’ inventory are numerous wiring adapters, which are designed to circumvent various types of connectivity issues such as those resulting from connector contact irregularities. The use of such adaptors enhances lighting circuit integrity and provides consumers with a high level of reliability, which is an absolute must when forging a trail under the cover of darkness.
Rugged Design
As those who spend a significant amount of time off-road are well-aware, life on the trail can be rather rough on equipment. Custom lighting components are no exception to this rule and routinely take their fair share of abuse and punishment. Therefore, a light bar is only as good as its ability to weather whatever conditions one encounters when taking the path less traveled.
Luckily, the folks at Rigid Industries thoroughly understand this concept and have engineered each of their custom light bars to embody a superior level of durability. Rigid Industries regularly “torture tests” various light bars within their portfolio and posts videos of such tests on their web page. During these tests, Rigid Industries light bars are dragged behind trucks, shot with a rifle, and beaten with a baseball bat all in the name of product research.
Warranty
Consumers can also rest assured that they are covered to the fullest extent possible with the purchase of any Rigid Industries product. Rigid Industries light bars come backed by an industry-leading limited lifetime warranty. Radiance Series light bars serve as the only exception to this rule and are covered by a 10-year warranty.
The extensive depth of this warranty allows consumers to shop with confidence, knowing that the purchase of a Rigid Industries light bar is a purchase for the life of their vehicle. This provides peace of mind when traversing the path less traveled and erases any level of doubt that might have otherwise presented itself.
The exact details of Rigid Industries’ warranty policy as specified by their web page is as follows.
“We are proud to design, engineer, and produce the highest quality lighting products for your use. While we utilize the best manufacturing practices, there are occasional cases of product failure. Therefore, this policy outlines product warranties and the process for returning non-conforming and/or defective products to RIGID, subject to the provisions and definitions of the Terms and Conditions for Purchase of RIGID Products”.
For questions about the Warranty Policy, please contact us at: (855) 760‐5337, or by email at warranty@rigidindustries.com.
WARRANTY
- Limited Lifetime Warranty. RIGID warrants that its Products will be free from defects in material and workmanship, subject to the exclusions, exceptions, and any other limitations enumerated in this Warranty Policy.
- Exclusions. Product(s) may be excluded from this Warranty Policy, with any pending Claims rejected, in whole or in part, if RIGID determines that there is evidence of any one or more of the following:
- Negligence. Negligence may include improper installation and/or improper use.
- Abuse. Abuse may include recklessness, exposure to excessive road hazards, and/or damage beyond the limits of normal wear and tear.
- Unauthorized Repair. Unauthorized repair includes any repair, service, or modification not performed by RIGID.
- Seal Tampering. Seal tampering means any removal of the bezel, removal of any bezel screws, and/or any other actions with compromise the integrity of the water‐tight seal.
- Damaged Packaging. Damage to Product packaging is not covered by this Warranty Policy.
- Unauthorized Transfer. Unauthorized transfer may include theft, improper possession, or any other transfer of title, ownership, or possession without adequate proof of purchase or chain of title.
- Exceptions. A shortened warranty period extends to the Products, in whole or in part, as indicated:
- 10‐Year Warranty. All Products in the Radiance product line, including light bars and pods.
- 5‐Year Warranty. All Products used in commercial and/or industrial applications, including, without limitation, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, processes using heavy chemicals, or applications subjected to high vibration.
- 3‐Year Warranty. All Truck‐Lite® brand headlights.
- 2‐Year Warranty. All accessories (except flashlight accessories), all covers, all mounts, all kits (except that lights included in a kit are not subject to this exception), and all other items offered as part of a closeout or discontinued sale.
- 1‐Year Warranty. All powder coat finishes and cosmetic coatings, all Products in the UWL (Under Water/Wake Flame) product line, all interior dome lights, all flashlights & flashlight accessories, all Products in the Reflect product line (except that the light engine and mirror are not subject to this exception), and the GPS module in all Products in the Adapt product line.