HERETIC Light Bar

HERETIC Light Bars: Beyond Lumens, Built in the USA

When serious off-roaders talk about premium LED light bars, HERETIC (Heretic Studio) consistently rises to the top of the conversation. Founded in 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the brand has built its reputation on a simple but demanding philosophy: performance doesn't stop at lumen count. Their slogan, "Beyond Lumens," captures exactly what sets their light bars apart from the flood of budget alternatives.

The 6-Series: HERETIC's Signature Light Bar Platform

The backbone of HERETIC's light bar lineup is the 6-Series — a platform spanning straight and curved configurations in sizes from 20" up to a massive 50". Every bar in the 6-Series shares the same core construction: a housing machined from a single block of 6061 CNC billet aircraft-grade aluminum. This single-block construction creates a seamless design that resists moisture intrusion and outlasts typical aftermarket plastic light housings. Each unit carries an IP68 waterproof rating and operates across a wide 9V–36V input range, making them equally at home on a truck, Jeep, SUV, or UTV.

Engineering That Sets HERETIC Apart

What truly separates HERETIC's light bars from competitors is the combination of hardware and thermal management inside the housing. Self-regulating circuit boards are paired with aircraft-grade aluminum housings featuring integrated cooling fins, creating an efficient heat transfer system that allows the lights to run at full capacity without thermal throttling. The result is consistent, long-lasting output — owners routinely report their bars performing just as brightly years after installation as they did on day one.

• 6-Watt CREE LEDs across the full length of every bar for even, consistent output
• Optimized internal reflectors engineered to shape the beam — not just maximize raw lumen numbers
• IP68-rated sealed housing built from single-block CNC 6061 billet aluminum
• Self-regulating circuit boards with integrated cooling fins for thermal management
• Beam pattern options: Flood, Spot, or Combo — selectable at time of purchase
• White or amber lens options to suit clear-night or low-visibility/fog conditions
• Custom engraving available — a unique personalization option rare in the category

Size and Application Range

HERETIC's current light bar catalog covers forward-facing bumper, grille, roof rack, and UTV roll cage applications. The 20" bar fits neatly in bumper cutouts and behind grilles on trucks and Jeeps. The 30" and 40" straight bars are popular choices for roof racks like PRINSU and TrailRax. The 40" and 50" curved bars are purpose-built to follow the contour of UTV roll cages and curved rack profiles, delivering a clean, low-profile install. All bars are designed, assembled, and shipped from their facility in Centerville, Utah — domestic manufacturing that gives the brand tight quality control from raw material to finished product.

A Brand Trusted by the Off-Road Community

HERETIC light bars have earned loyal followings among 4Runner, Bronco, Jeep, and UTV communities alike, with trail partners, overlanding rack makers, and side-by-side builders integrating them directly into their system designs. The brand's commitment to quality extends beyond the product itself — their customer support is consistently praised by owners who appreciate direct, responsive communication from a team that clearly uses the gear they make.

Browse the full selection of HERETIC light bars above, or explore the complete HERETIC brand catalog for their full lineup of LED off-road lighting solutions.