Bumper light bar

Hi y’all,
So I installed a bumper light bar on my 3rd gen. Tacoma and can’t put back when deflector for radiator. Is this something I should be concerned about it or don’t worry about it? Also I was thinking about using this light switch would this fit into the factory empty spot?

$24 CH4X4 Push Switch for Toyota Tacoma 3rd Gen - Bumper Light Bar Symbol - Blue LED

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9GYWLR?_encoding=UTF8

 

You'll have to trim up the wind deflector before you reinstall it. I didn't reinstall mine and I've had no issues in the past year. That switch will work too. You can find them for cheaper at CaliRaisedLED

My setup is similar. The links to my parts are in this spreadsheet (link) and my build thread (link)

 

Unfortunately I don’t have a light bar in my bumper so I can’t help with your question BUT could you tell me where you got those rad little mountains you have in the grille?

 

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I trimmed mine and reinstalled.
Yes the switch will fit in that empty spot

just like below



and when you need more, you can make room

 

I got it on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tri-color-...oyota-Tacoma-TRD-4Runner-Tundra-/265297650747

 

Thank you for the information and nice looking taco.

 

Cool thanks

 

That is awesome, thank you!! Think I’ll get the black version.

 

I have the same setup on mine most likely. Bought the whole kit from caliraised. I wired my switch through an add-a circuit on the high beams so they can go off automatically when I go back to low beam. Holy hell is the spot beam bar I got bright! I was going to mess with trying to get the deflectors back in there today. I doubt there will be any issues without them here in New England but building custom cars I have seen MANY that overheat due to improper fan shrouds and airflow in general. Toyota put those there for a reason.

 

I cut/trimmed deflectors in-half and reinstalled them. Not sure it would have made any difference. I installed the Caliraised and used their switch and relay. I live out of town and light is so bright, can only use on backroads. Neat gadget.

 

Your welcome I am glad I can help you out.

 

You can bend it a little like i did, but maybe your mount is different?
by the way the CH4X4 switch kind of suckes, I've had to take mine apart a few times over the years to keep it working. (2016)
Go to the effort to put the vent in somehow, as it can run hot when its 90 out.


PS i made my bracket from a angle bracket for under $10

 

Yes mine is different it attaches to The support bar which has two nuts on them. I purchased mines from Amazon. I can put a link if need to be.

 

I would like to thank everybody for the feedback and information provided. I was able to purchase the switch and it came in yesterday and it fit in to the slot perfectly I was able to wire it up and get it working thank you to everyone. I greatly appreciate it. Hope everyone has a great blessed day.