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Mount Light Bar Under Grill?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoman503, Aug 2, 2014.

  1. Aug 2, 2014 at 9:35 PM
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    Sup guys,

    I'm in the process of ordering a 20" light bar and I'm wondering if I should mount it under or outside of the grill. I figure if it's mounted under the grill I might end up losing a lot of light. On the other hand if it's under the grill it stays protected and out of the way. What do you guys think? Also, what is the best way to go about mounting a light bar? I'm new to the forum, apologies if there's already a section for this.
     
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  2. Aug 2, 2014 at 9:36 PM
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  3. Aug 2, 2014 at 9:43 PM
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    ^^^^ nice thanks. $91 + shipping for a fairly simplistic mount seems kinda stiff. Are there other options out there?
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2014 at 11:53 PM
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  5. Aug 3, 2014 at 1:41 AM
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    tail gate lock, rear view mirror bracket, hood hinge brackets, and the list grows.
    yep got that setup in my buggy also
     
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  6. Aug 3, 2014 at 5:59 AM
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    I've got a 40" LED bar attached to a NFab bar. A behind the grill mount is much more secure (as far as someone stealing it) but I just "personally" don't like the looks of it behind the grill.


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  7. Aug 3, 2014 at 6:06 AM
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    22" lightbar, mounted using perforated angle iron (1.5" X 1.5") drilled and tapped, bolted to the back of the front bumper.
    Great light output! Haven't noticed any shadowing from its mounting location.:thumbsup:
     
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  9. Aug 3, 2014 at 3:56 PM
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    Could you take a pic with it on?
     
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  10. Aug 3, 2014 at 11:10 PM
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    Only problem I have is were to put the front license plate. Wisconsin has a silly law requiring that we actually display the front plate:eek:
     
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  11. Aug 3, 2014 at 11:13 PM
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    So does CA... but I've never had a front plate on all of my vehicles and so far nothing. :spy: They have better stuff to worry about.
     
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  12. Aug 3, 2014 at 11:26 PM
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    I won't put one on my Solstice! If they actually give me a ticket for it most likely it will be a "fixit ticket" In which case I'll snap on the front plate holder, show them, come home and pull it back off!:devil:
     
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  13. Aug 4, 2014 at 3:30 AM
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    I put two 7" LED's behind my grill with a custom bracket that I had made at my shop, and the fit was tight.

    Getting a 20" bar in there might be tough (even though I'm sure it's been done).

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    I never have understood States that require plates to be on the front? I think I would take my chances like other's have said and just not run with it. If they say something just have it in the truck and tell them you were on the way to pick up a bracket ;)
     
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