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Mounting off road lights straight to the bumper?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Txfly, Mar 30, 2014.

  1. Mar 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM
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    Txfly

    Txfly [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey all,
    I searched and searched to no avail.
    Anybody done it?
    I've got a set of 8" lights that I pulled from my rail buggy and want to put them on my truck.
    I don't really like the look of the straight up light bars, and don't want a full on brush guard.
    I've mocked them up and do like the clean look of a bumper mount.

    Any thoughts would be appreciated before I drill holes in my bumper.
    ...don't need anybody to tell me to get LEDS, I'm using what I've got, cause I've got them.
    THX
     
  2. Mar 30, 2014 at 9:36 AM
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    Like this or are you dealing with a stock bumper?
    [​IMG]
     
  3. Mar 30, 2014 at 9:39 AM
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    Highland Logan

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    Any pictures of your mock-up?

    Frank
     
  4. Mar 30, 2014 at 9:50 AM
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    Txfly

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    I can do that, give me a minute.
     
  5. Mar 30, 2014 at 10:06 AM
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    Txfly

    Txfly [OP] Well-Known Member

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    '09 Dbl cab, TRD suspension plus 2" lift, LEDS, FJ TRD rims. All around pretty mild.
    Mock up:

    P1030999.jpg
     
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  6. Mar 30, 2014 at 10:09 AM
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    Txfly

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    '09 Dbl cab, TRD suspension plus 2" lift, LEDS, FJ TRD rims. All around pretty mild.
    That's funny..."Similar Threads" at the bottom of my thread gave me better results than the search button.
     
  7. Apr 4, 2014 at 8:35 PM
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    Txfly

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    No takers?

    I may just wait until I built the grill insert and mount them "Mustang style".
     
  8. Apr 4, 2014 at 8:38 PM
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    TuckGraham

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    I think it looks great I'm thinking of doing the same with mine as well!
     
  9. Apr 4, 2014 at 8:39 PM
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    TXpro4X4

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    I'm going to say no. Looks jerry rigged.
    But what does it matter what I think. If it works and you like it then run it.
     
    Last edited: Apr 4, 2014
  10. Apr 5, 2014 at 8:44 AM
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    I wouldn't mount them on the bumper. It's too thin and nothing to support it unless you are going to beef up that area. You will have some bouncing going on there. A light bar or behind the grill is your best bet.
     

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