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Led light bar for 1st gen?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by SilverlineShockService, Dec 13, 2012.

  1. Dec 13, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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    SilverlineShockService

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    Does anyone have like a 15-20 inch light bar on there 1st gen trucks? i just want to know were you put it and how they were mounted and if you got a specific bracket for them.
     
  2. Dec 14, 2012 at 8:23 AM
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    gutt_72

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    I just helped a buddy mount a 20" Rigid in his lower valance opening. Trimmed out the plastic center bars, re-drilled the light mounts to the proper height and bolted it right to the metal bumper bar. Fit perfect, looks great.
     
  3. Dec 14, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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    Could you send a pic!!!!:)
     
  4. Dec 18, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    yes please post some pics!!! I'd love to see that, ive been thinking about doing the same thing
     
  5. Dec 18, 2012 at 11:07 PM
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    Dremel the plastic in the lower valence, and drill holes in the metal bracket behind the bumper.
     
  6. Dec 19, 2012 at 1:47 AM
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    Damn! And here I am thinking I was going to be the only person doing that, haha. I've been planning to do exactly what you said, Trifenix. I've been sick for a week so I haven't got a chance to actually go out and do it though :(
     
  7. Dec 19, 2012 at 8:16 AM
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    I just installed a 30" OK LED lightbar on my cheapo Hunter brushgaurd. The amount of light it throws is unbelievable.

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Dec 19, 2012 at 11:49 PM
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    How much did that set you back? I'm wanting to put one on my bumper when I get it built
     
  9. Dec 20, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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    I just ordered a 10" Rigid light bar and I'm going to mount it in the lower valence. Eventually I'll get a 20" to replace it, and move the 10" to the bed to sit behind the cab window for light for loading, camping, and tailgaters. :D
     
  10. Dec 20, 2012 at 12:10 PM
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    It was $300 to the door with all wiring, switches, and brackets.
     
  11. Dec 20, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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    It looks great. Same spot I want to mount one.
     
  12. Dec 20, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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    I want one!
     
  13. Dec 20, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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    Where did you get it from?
     
  14. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:47 AM
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    Their site is http://okledlightbars.webs.com/

    If you check the group buy forum you'll see the details of the recent deal. Perhaps they'll run another soon. If so, I'll be grabbing another.
     
  15. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:49 AM
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  16. Dec 21, 2012 at 3:34 PM
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    My specific bracket is the aftermarket bumper :D. I use the Blitzpro Led Bars. They are the best deal I have found. Very happy with the product.

    2012-10-06_13-55-25_856_4f0c40ec3cf404589b8413167d756d0c9e633ed5.jpg
     
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  17. Dec 21, 2012 at 3:42 PM
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    better pic

    [​IMG]
     
  18. Dec 21, 2012 at 3:45 PM
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    Which light bar from blitzpro is that? That's about the size I was wanting after my lift and bumper
     
  19. Dec 21, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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  20. Dec 21, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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    Ahhh nice! That's the one I was reading on. I saw them on the group buy but have nowhere to mount it right now. Do you have any output shots?
     

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