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Stealth light mounts but using two DOT approved 6" bars

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ssd2k2, Dec 9, 2021.

  1. Dec 9, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    ssd2k2

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    I was wondering if anyone has ever tried running two 6" bars instead of a 30" bar using the stealth light mounts by Diode Dynamics or the Caliraised hidden mounts?
    Meaning you install the brackets as designed but instead of the 30" bar you put one 6" bar on each bracket. I know the DD 6" bars have 2 mounting holes on each side so in theory I could drill a second hole in the brackets to utilize both holes to help support the light bars since they would only be mounted on one side.

    My thinking is using DOT approved 6" bars with high beams is legal and the hidden bumper lights are a no-cut/no-drill mod. So I could get powerful high beams that help me see empty roads better, that don't blind oncoming traffic like off road light bars, keep the front of my truck looking nice, and won't get me a ticket.

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  2. Dec 9, 2021 at 7:44 PM
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    In theory this might seem like a good idea but without a bracket on the inside of each light, the brackets are just going to bend under the weight of the lights.

    It is a hidden light bar. It will take a seriously doughnut deprived law enforcement officer to give you a ticket for it!!!
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2021 at 8:01 PM
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    I just don't want to be the asshole running high powered lights and I'm more worried about the cop being the on coming traffic. 90% of the time I can turn the high beams off in time but sometimes a car comes around a blind corner or off a side road.

    Sagging lights is my main concern, so I figured before spending hundreds of dollars experimenting I'd ask the expansive knowledge base that is TacomaWorld
     
  4. Dec 9, 2021 at 8:06 PM
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    I do know SDHQ makes a behind the grill bracket that does what I want but I figured under the grill the lights would work better.
     
  5. Dec 9, 2021 at 8:14 PM
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    They are either going to sag to the inside or bounce something terrible in my opinion. If you could come up with something to run between them to get them bolted together with a brace that might help.
     
  6. Dec 9, 2021 at 8:21 PM
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    That's not great. Don't blind people on a turn.

    Maybe just use the OEM high beams on your stick because it's probably easier to flick those off, no? Save the light bar for when you take pictures of your truck or drive forest roads?
     
  7. Dec 9, 2021 at 9:34 PM
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    I could make an aluminum brace that could tie them together out of L or square stock.

    Hence why I want DOT approved light bars, they are no worse for oncoming traffic that your standard high beams.
    Plus they would be wired to the high beam relay, not independently switched.
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2021 at 9:50 PM
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    Ah, okay. Sounds involved!
     
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