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Anyone know how I can mount some KC lights on to my stock grill?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Cubanataco, Apr 22, 2020.

  1. Apr 22, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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    Cubanataco

    Cubanataco [OP] I too was bamboozled

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  2. Apr 22, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Metal zip ties:notsure: clamps.
    I mean the stock grill is just plastic, so the likely hood of it breaking are really good.
     
  3. Apr 22, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    Not sure abt 2nd gen but in 1gen you can drill 2 holes in the top surface of the stock bumper and mount lights. Not the cleanest, but is one approach where at least you mount into metal.
     
  4. Apr 22, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    That's plastic too:pout:
     
  5. Apr 22, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    Is there metal underneath? My 1gen has plastic on top but metal under it. Learning abt 2gen here thx.

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  6. Apr 22, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    Cubanataco [OP] I too was bamboozled

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    No metal as AFAIK
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    Mounted my K.C.'s to N-Fab light bar
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    Cubanataco [OP] I too was bamboozled

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    I have a light bar running in that lower grill tucked inside. Will the N-fab bar obstruct that?
     
  9. Apr 23, 2020 at 4:54 AM
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    do a google search for N-Fab light bars and look at pics
     
  10. Apr 23, 2020 at 4:59 AM
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    mounted my light bar to the top of my bumper on the plastic, its been fine. just use big washers and youre fine. doesnt even shake around much.DF6185D6-F2E5-43A7-90A5-422C2F7E02F3.jpg
     
  11. Apr 24, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    Cubanataco [OP] I too was bamboozled

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    Nice

    edited for spelling *
     
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