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Looking to hide my light bar

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Montana_Actual, Feb 25, 2022.

  1. Feb 25, 2022 at 10:53 PM
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    Montana_Actual

    Montana_Actual [OP] ;)

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    Hey I just wanted to check before purchasing that I have the correct parts here. I am looking to hide my current light bar behind the lower grille and I currently have it outside of the grille. Like so:

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    So I have this:
    Lower Grille Replacement

    Not sure if that's a decent part because the price is much lower than everything else I found. I also need new brackets for my single row light bar. I saw the Cali-Raised ones but unsure if they will fit my 30" single row. Any help is appreciated.
     
  2. Feb 25, 2022 at 10:58 PM
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    Captqc

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    Yup, that’s the part. I mounted mine behind the grille. Doesn’t seem to block much light.
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  3. Feb 25, 2022 at 11:00 PM
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    Montana_Actual

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    Thanks. Cali-Raised brackets too? The light bar was a gift so I'm trying to avoid spending a bunch of money on a new one, but I overlooked the whole "harder to steal" thing when I mounted it. Not really an issue where I live but I also like the hidden look better the more I see it.
     
  4. Feb 25, 2022 at 11:05 PM
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    Not sure what brand the brackets were, got them off Craigslist.
     
  5. Feb 25, 2022 at 11:53 PM
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    Lucky. CL in my area sucks. I supposed I could use spacers if it's not the right length, just want to make sure it lines up properly.
     
  6. Feb 26, 2022 at 1:58 AM
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    Mind showing the non lit pic as well? Just curious as to what it looks like.
     
  7. Feb 26, 2022 at 2:04 AM
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    Cali raised brackets are better than most others and you can get them off Amazon so free shipping

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  8. Feb 26, 2022 at 2:17 AM
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    Much appreciated!
     
  9. Feb 26, 2022 at 2:20 AM
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    Nice. I also found the lower grille on Amazon for the same price as the link I shared. I checked shipping and it came out to almost $70, where the one on Amazon is the same price and free shipping. Same price on a couple other parts stores too. I'm gonna pull the trigger on both of them.
     
  10. Feb 26, 2022 at 3:05 AM
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    Bury it in the snow. It should be hidden until it warms up :p

    agree the Caliraised brackets look good. I have a number of their metal work. Have seen them on Amazon warehouse as cheap as $30. Also see them on the marketplace here.
     
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  11. Feb 26, 2022 at 4:14 AM
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    Yea I have a couple of their bed tie downs, just waiting to install them. Probably today actually. Good looking quality and simple.
     
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  13. Feb 27, 2022 at 2:23 PM
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    Really nice looking set up, have you had any issues with airflow to your ac or anything else in that area? Obviously not an issue now but I live in South Florida and im wondering if a double row light bar is going to starve any systems.
     
  14. Feb 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM
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    I'm actually in the opposite position...I have what you want..and wanna go to how yours is lol. What brackets do you have?
     
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    They are rough country brackets. They are designed for this setup and stick out from the grille about an inch putting the light bard just outside of the grille. I don't know if this will work with two layer light bars though. I mean, if there is no play in the bracket I assume you can drill wider and aim differently but I can't remember. I'll keep you posted when I get them off if you want them - I'll ship em to you for free! Might be a couple weeks before I get to this project though.
     
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    Here you go.
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    Borracho Loco

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    Oh look, another mod....

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    What kind of ghetto front cam install is this? Did you glue it to the grille?
     
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    Best grille.
     
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  20. Mar 2, 2022 at 7:51 PM
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    Pretty much, best spot for the image which is more important to me than vanity.
     

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