Some of the first accessories to go on my Hilux build included an EFS bullbar, LED driving lights and R10 Recon 10,000lb winch. I opted for an EFS Stockman bullbar as the 63mm steel-tube construction and lower bash plates make for a strong and aesthetically pleasing design, and it’s a very affordable bit of frontal protection. Of course, the bullbar is also a great platform for mounting LEDs and a winch.

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EFS has offered LED driving light and winch options for a couple of years and it made sense to fit these on the EFS bullbar. Each nine-inch round Vividmax driving light (also available in seven-inch) features a tough die-cast aluminium housing and a polycarbonate protective lens cover, and has 18 10W Cree LEDs with a total of 180W and 15,480 lumens. The nine-inch driving light draws 10.4amp at 12V and has a lifespan of 50,000 hours, so you could in theory run them constantly for 5.7 years.

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EFS offers a range of LED light bars and I opted to fit the 21-inch/90W unit which, when combined with the nine-inch driving lights, will offer more than enough light for the trips I have planned in the Hilux.

The light bar also features top-notch Cree LEDs and it comes with waterproof connectors as well as tough stainless steel mounts and hardware. It incorporates a spread and spot beam, and has a durable aluminium casing that also provides optimum heat dissipation.

The nine-inch driving lights produce a bright and concentrated spot beam at a good distance, and good short- to mid-distance illumination. The 21-inch light bar casts a good wide beam at short- to mid-distance. The driving lights are great when driving at road speeds, while the light bar suits slower track speeds.

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Combined, the EFS LED driving light and light bar package ticks all the boxes, and it’s all covered by a two-year warranty and comes at an affordable price. I might add a roof-mounted light bar once I’ve fitted a Yakima LockNLoad roof rack system.

While I still haven’t needed to use the EFS R10 Recon 10,000lb winch at this stage, it’s reassuring to know it’s there for when I take the Hilux on some more challenging trips in the not-too-distant future.

RATED Available from: efs4wd.com.au RRP: $1480 (EFS Stockman bullbar); $1099 (R10 Recon winch); $349 (Vividmax 9-inch LED driving light); $219 (Vividmax 21-inch LED light bar) We Say: Good value, good quality and good-looking kit.