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Anybody have the Deifiant lightbar for their 01-04?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Sheepdog, Aug 23, 2010.

  1. Aug 26, 2010 at 12:17 PM
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    Sheepdog

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    Are you talking about the one I'm wanting to build? Or Defiant's one?
     
  2. Aug 27, 2010 at 10:57 AM
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  3. Aug 28, 2010 at 12:54 PM
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    I put one on my truck this morning. It's very well made. This one is a three tab, I'm waiting for my single lamp to come in the mail so I can finish.

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Aug 28, 2010 at 3:18 PM
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    Sweet! Maybe you can help me then. I need pictures of the mounts so I can try to make something that will use the same idea but not be exactly like Defiant's mounts. Did you do a writeup or take pictures during your installation?
     
  5. Aug 28, 2010 at 3:43 PM
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    DITTO! Why is it there are lots of companies that make them for 2nd gen & cheaper than there are for 1st gen? Anyway, subscribed.
     
  6. Aug 29, 2010 at 1:55 AM
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    Because nobody like us 1st gen owners.... Think about it, everybody makes everything for the 2nd gens. What do they get that we dont? cool light bars, projector headlights, cool winch bumpers... ect... What do we get??? slim pickings of lightbars and bumpers...
     
  7. Aug 29, 2010 at 8:30 AM
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    The one you build
     
  8. Aug 29, 2010 at 10:27 AM
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    Oh. Haha. I'll take lots of pictures and do a writeup or something for you guys. Seems like I'm gonna have to build like 5. hahaha
     
  9. Aug 30, 2010 at 2:48 PM
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    I still need those pics if anybody is willing to help...
     
  10. Aug 30, 2010 at 6:00 PM
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    I haven't seen this bar before. I am definitely interested in picking one up!

    Sorry... can't help with the pics.
     
  11. Aug 31, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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    My bro has this light bar on his 2nd gen. When I see him I could see how it mounts and if I can get a camera in there, I will. I'm sure the mounting the same way as the 1st gens. I'd recommend extending the main bar further around the bumper for the 1st gen.
     
  12. Aug 31, 2010 at 9:10 AM
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    I'd be interested in one of the ones you make, once I see some pictures of the finished product.... $250 seems steep for the defiant
     
  13. Aug 31, 2010 at 2:44 PM
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    You mean like this?
    [​IMG]
     
  14. Aug 31, 2010 at 3:06 PM
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    I am interested in one too. Subscribed and cheering you on.

    :popcorn:
     
  15. Aug 31, 2010 at 5:50 PM
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    Hahahahaha. You guys are gonna get me into the fabrication industry. lol

    I can't mass produce these things but I'll do my best and keep you all updated.
     
  16. Aug 31, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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    sounds like you might have to mass produce them with all the intrest.:D i want one!:popcorn:
     
  17. Aug 31, 2010 at 7:29 PM
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    Ok, so far I have 9 people who want one of these bars that I'm wanting to build. But I can't build it if I don't have pictures of the mounts... Help me out guys. lol

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    04trd4x4AL
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  18. Aug 31, 2010 at 7:48 PM
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    Sheepdog, you might have to PM those guys who have it on their truck to see if they have any pics or can get them for you.
     
  19. Aug 31, 2010 at 8:41 PM
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    I have. I sent one to every guy I could find on here who has one and none of them have responded. I even emailed the defiant guys and he sent me pictures but none of the mounts.
     
  20. Aug 31, 2010 at 8:43 PM
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    I may be interested too depending on how well you do with it :D. Sheepdog Fabrication. lol
     

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