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Light bar length

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by sypher651, Jul 9, 2017.

  1. Jul 9, 2017 at 11:38 PM
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    sypher651

    sypher651 [OP] Nothin' but trail lovin'!!

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    What size light bars are yall putting across your windshields? I have what seems to be a 48" but i cant find that length anywhere. I have a 96 tacome. Any suggestions.
     
  2. Jul 9, 2017 at 11:42 PM
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    02YotaGuy

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    Bumper, Winch, 315s, Sliders, OME HD lift, Custom rear swingout, roof rack, drawers, way too much to list.
    Most common lengths are 42", 50" and 52". Check out Rago Fabrication.
     
  3. Jul 11, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    ...we'll get there.
    i have a 42

     
  4. Jul 11, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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    Perfect length for a 1st gen Tacoma.
     
  5. Jul 11, 2017 at 10:26 AM
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    otis24

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    I also have a 42" but it's on the roof rack of my camper shell. It's my avatar/profile pic thinger.
     
  6. Jul 11, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    I love mine on the camper/rack.
     
  7. Jul 11, 2017 at 8:22 PM
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    No glare off the hood! Right?!
     
  8. Jul 12, 2017 at 1:09 AM
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  9. Jul 12, 2017 at 2:16 PM
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    ...we'll get there.


    I have the same brackets, they're great
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2017 at 2:31 PM
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    Sicyota04

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    I had these eazycompany 42" straight light bar brackets. But I sold my light bar & brackets awhile ago.

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  11. Jul 12, 2017 at 11:20 PM
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    So I see wiring harnesses, but if I am going to be hooking up multiple sets of lights, ( bull light, basket corner pods, basket bar, and a fuck off light), do I need to make a whole new fuse box? Or can I just keep muliple harnesses neat and orderly, which was my original plan.

    What brackets did you use? You have what seems like the closest model to my taco. I am wanting to mount this bar.... unless other recommendations. Id rather pay more for better quality, but i am also budgeted.

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  12. Jul 12, 2017 at 11:23 PM
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    Not sure really if I want to do a bar across the windshield, or go with the one across the basket and find A-pillar mounts for two-four pods. Id rather have pods and a basket bar, just cant find pillar mounts.

    Was also thinking of doing a bar on the windshield and puting the pods in the basket. While making the the entire unit able to be removed easily to reduce everyday driving weight. What are some thoughts?
     
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  13. Jul 13, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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    i mounted mine on the basket and on a brush bar. i have see Tacomas here with pillar mounts...they seem to be using the mounts for a jeep or GMC (and tweaking them a bit)
    my plan is to add 2 pillar mounts and also remove the bumper lights and put some amber pods in there as well
     
  14. Jul 13, 2017 at 10:29 AM
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    This is how I mounted my brackets. But like I said, I took it all of and sold it. Too many people have them now and yes it does create a glare on light colored trucks like mine. My 22" 4D optic bar and 2500 lumen 4D optic pods do just fine for me.

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  15. Jul 13, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    I use @RelentlessFab low profile brackets for a 42 inch bar. Btw I would go with the lightbar company "auxbeam" they are on Amazon and they make phenomenal products that are budget friendly.
     
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