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Light bar in lower valance! Overheating issues?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kgarrett11, Jul 29, 2015.

  1. Jul 29, 2015 at 1:36 PM
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    kgarrett11

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    Hey guys, really wanting to put a 30" in my lower valance. I think they look really nice! I'm worried that putting it there will cause overheating issues with the motor over time. Has anyone ever had issues or noticed anything in their experience?? Or has anyone put theirs somewhere else down there to avoid this issue and have some pics? I'd love to hear your 2 cents and open to suggestions!
     
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  2. Jul 29, 2015 at 1:39 PM
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    snowtank

    snowtank Where the fuck did my beer go!

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    Nope. No overheating issues. Do it.
     
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    It will only overheat if you leave it on while stationary.
     
  4. Jul 29, 2015 at 1:52 PM
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    How long have you had yours snowtank?
     
  5. Jul 29, 2015 at 1:54 PM
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    I'm just worried about there not being enough air pushed in since that entire opening will be blocked off
     
  6. Jul 29, 2015 at 1:55 PM
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    snowtank Where the fuck did my beer go!

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    Some stuff here and there....
    About 2 years mounted down there
     
  7. Jul 29, 2015 at 1:56 PM
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    snowtank Where the fuck did my beer go!

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    Mount It to the crash cans and it actually sits far enough back where it doesnt block the hole and you have about 1 1/2" of clearance
     
  8. Jul 29, 2015 at 2:03 PM
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    Don't worry about it man! As long as air flows over it then the light bar will stay cool.
     
  9. Jul 29, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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    snowtank Where the fuck did my beer go!

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    He Is talking about over heating the motor
     
  10. Jul 29, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    No it shouldn't cause overheating since most of the air flowsinn through the grill.
     
  11. Jul 29, 2015 at 2:20 PM
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    snowtank

    snowtank Where the fuck did my beer go!

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    Exactly. And the radiator doesnt go down the variance anyway. :thumbsup:
     
  12. Jul 29, 2015 at 2:33 PM
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    the rad definietly gets blocked by a lightbar in the lower valance. That stated, its not going to cause overheating issues.
     

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