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Tacoma Roof Light Bar

Discussion in 'New Members' started by 1badtacoma, Sep 11, 2015.

  1. Sep 11, 2015 at 3:11 PM
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    1badtacoma

    1badtacoma [OP] Ford man that has a tacoma

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    What's going on guys.. I just ordered my 50" lightbar and mounting brackets. Anyone have any input before I attempt?
     
  2. Sep 11, 2015 at 3:13 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    You're gonna get a super annoying whistle noise from the wind. Putting strips of edge trim will eliminate that.
     
  3. Sep 11, 2015 at 3:26 PM
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    1badtacoma

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    What do you mean strips of edge trim?
     
  4. Sep 11, 2015 at 3:31 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    To go on the back fins. You'll see what I mean by whistle.
     
  5. Sep 11, 2015 at 3:35 PM
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    1badtacoma

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    OK cool thanks man. Did you put it on every fin? Or just a few? Can't tell on the pic.
     
  6. Sep 11, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    I taped off a few, drove around and isolated which ones were making the noise. Simple pieces of tape will easily stop the vibrations from the wind.
     
  7. Sep 11, 2015 at 8:01 PM
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    Over da Hill

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    Welcome aboard!
     
  8. Sep 16, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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    Do you guys end up drilling a hole in the roof for the wire? If so where is the best spot?
     
  9. Sep 16, 2015 at 10:27 AM
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    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Run it down your A pillar to the hood. Don't drill.
     
  10. Sep 16, 2015 at 10:30 AM
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    This is what I did. I also have a white taco and used white silicone to cover the wiring, can't even tell it's there.
     
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  11. Sep 16, 2015 at 10:32 AM
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    1badtacoma

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    Would you mind posting up a picture? Mine is white as well. So basically along side the windshield?
     
  12. Sep 16, 2015 at 10:33 AM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I'll let him post a pic but yes. You can jam it in the windshield and it will stay.
     
  13. Sep 16, 2015 at 10:34 AM
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    Thanks guys. I appreciate it!
     
  14. Sep 25, 2015 at 9:57 AM
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    Newbie here, anyone with a pic would be greatly appreciated.
     

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