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Led bar light front bumper

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by El.toro1, Jan 8, 2023.

  1. Jan 8, 2023 at 6:35 PM
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    El.toro1

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    So I wanna add a led bar light in the front bumper in hidden but I don’t know what size led bar light I get (2 gen Tacoma 2011)
     
  2. Jan 8, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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    jackn7

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    I used a 32 inch oedro led light bar with the CaliRaised hidden light bar kit. Fit perfect.
     
  3. Jan 9, 2023 at 8:18 AM
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    also just consider swapping the factory fogs out. makes a huge difference and kits are plug and play
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2023 at 8:24 AM
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    El.toro1

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    I already have the fog ones lol
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2023 at 8:31 AM
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    Tacospike

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  6. Jan 9, 2023 at 12:20 PM
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    TACOMA2NDGEN

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    32 inch diode dynamics single row. Made my own bracket using 90degree brackets from Home Depot in the decking section. I drilled and tapped aluminum bumper support. For me the cali raised brackets couldn’t get the light high enough to clear the center plastic grill
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  7. Jan 9, 2023 at 4:34 PM
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    Have you had any overheating, or warmer temps due to heat from light or airflow blockage? I would like to run a lightbar there also but have seen some comments mention the airflow issues. Thank you
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2023 at 9:24 PM
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    I’m running a double row. No problems.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2023 at 3:43 AM
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    No issues i also had a double row rough country led light and never had any problems
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2023 at 10:21 AM
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    That's it I'm convinced!! I'm doing the hidden bumper lightbar!!! Thank you TW
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2023 at 11:32 AM
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    The install is pretty easy. Even easier if you install a switch panel like the Auxbeam I installed.
    Edit: I must admit this place sure makes it easy to spend someone else’s money! lol!!
     
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  12. Jan 12, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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    AustinWest

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    Is there an install guide for this setup somewhere?
     
  13. Jan 12, 2023 at 2:50 PM
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    I took it a step further and did this in my front bumper.

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  14. Jan 23, 2023 at 11:29 AM
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    I agree, here’s mine98DF4EE4-0ADC-44D2-9A60-2BDAEF20E553.jpg Along with their led light pods and an Acekraut license plate bracket.
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2023 at 2:44 PM
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    Looks good!
     
  16. Jan 23, 2023 at 4:08 PM
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    32 inch works great !
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  17. Jan 23, 2023 at 6:21 PM
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    Damn I like the look of these bumper installs
     
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  18. Jan 23, 2023 at 6:33 PM
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    I went cheap, yellow biglion x of Amazon. I really cant complain for $50. Center rig of the 3, and 1 POV

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  19. Feb 8, 2023 at 8:32 AM
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  20. Feb 8, 2023 at 2:08 PM
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    Nice setup!
     
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