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20" LED bar behind grille

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Smexymiguel, Apr 6, 2016.

  1. Apr 6, 2016 at 12:54 PM
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    Smexymiguel

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    I have a 2wd regular cab tacoma and I'm planning on installing a 20" LED light behind the grille. I have no idea on how to begin wiring it or installing the LED light behind the grille. Any advice or forum posts that i can read? I also would like to install the fog lights.
     
  2. Apr 7, 2016 at 2:53 AM
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    TRSJimmy

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  3. Apr 7, 2016 at 5:12 AM
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  4. Apr 7, 2016 at 6:15 AM
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    BAMF only sell the brackets. But your light bar should come with instructions, if not, it's pretty straight forward
     
  5. Apr 7, 2016 at 6:22 AM
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    If you need a BAMF bracket setup with led drop mounts, I have one, bare metal, never installed. ended up going a different direction. pm me, will let it go cheap. I was going to install a 20" single row in the stock grille, ended up getting a new SOS front bumper that basically threw itself at me
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2016 at 9:51 AM
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    Thanks for the help...first time doing anything to the truck so I'm nervious in messing up. Sorry for the misspellings .
     
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  7. Apr 7, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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    I don't think putting the led light would go very well with a stock grille.....I think I will put it in the bumper. @JimboAnz @gym_jamz
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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    I was gonna put mine here like he did, I liked the thought of it a bit higher and more protected. just let me know if you change your mind :thumbsup: this is a pic of @300AACTaco 's build

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Apr 7, 2016 at 12:34 PM
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    I love it looks so nice, but my tacoma is 2009 so the grille will block the LED bar. So I iwll just eave it in the bumper. Thanks for the help, everyone at tacoma world is just really amazing.
     
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  10. Apr 7, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    When you say bumper, you mean like this?image.jpg
     
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    I can give you details on how to wire it if you like.
     
  12. Apr 7, 2016 at 5:56 PM
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    What did you use to mount the round lights behind the grill? The BAMF looks like it can only hold a light bar.
     
  13. Apr 7, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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    No, the main piece can hold any type of lights. I had 2 hella lights before buying a led bracket
     
  14. Apr 7, 2016 at 8:16 PM
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    1 1/2 inch piece of aluminum angle. Cost around $7.00 at Lowes. I'll see can I find the link to "how to" that I used.

    Edit: Here's the link to the fellow I followed. I converted the Hellas and mounted mine very similar. I did buy an OEM switch just to keep things looking factory inside.


    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/li...nversion-mount-behind-satoshi-how-w-pics.html
     
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  15. Apr 8, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    My buddies Tacoma has a 20" in his Tacoma, I helped him install it and just used materials from lowes. Strong and secure super easy to install.

    image.jpg
     
  16. Apr 10, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    What is the largest bar that will fit in lower valence? I just want the light to fill the valence.
     
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  17. Apr 10, 2016 at 7:12 PM
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    31.5 "
     
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  18. Apr 10, 2016 at 8:27 PM
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    I've got a 20in and two 8in on either side, (I've added the 8's since). I'll edit with new pics tomorrow.
     
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  19. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:10 AM
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    Hmmm wait soo 31.5" or 36"
     
  20. Apr 12, 2016 at 3:25 PM
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    Can you please show me? I can do it myself but sinc eit's my first time tampering with it I don't want to mess it up.
     

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