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led light bar in lower bumper?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 4x4yota, Apr 26, 2013.

  1. Apr 26, 2013 at 8:57 PM
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    4x4yota

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    So i tried to dig up some photos of led light bars mounted in the lower part of the front bumper on a first gen...i cant find any pictures to see what it looks like. Someone made a thread awhile back asking the same question but no one responded...so anyone have pictures of this on a first gen..
    thanks in advance
    (Also i have a picture of one on a second gen just to clarify what im talking about)

    IMAG0655_zpsd8b8a522.jpg
     
  2. Apr 26, 2013 at 9:34 PM
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21367037232.724392.jpg

    I did this back in February.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2013 at 9:38 PM
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    YES!!! Hahaha thats what i wanted to see hahaha. So what length bar is that and do u have any night pics... cuz i have been thinking about doing this for awhile
     
  4. Apr 26, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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    It's the 21s from blitzpro. So it's 21 inches long.
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21367037645.764607.jpg
     
  5. Apr 27, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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    Thats awesome. Im definitely getting convinced on doing this
     
  6. Apr 27, 2013 at 10:12 AM
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    Yeah I love it. Sorry for the sideways pics. stupid tapatalk
     
  7. Apr 27, 2013 at 1:21 PM
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    I tried doing that with the blitzpro 21s too. I couldn't get the damn bumper off because the nuts were so rusted. So I just drilled into the chrome portion of the bumper and mounted it there. I'm eventually getting a new plate or tube bumper anyway so whatever.
     
  8. Apr 27, 2013 at 7:45 PM
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    Do u have any close up pics? The more ideas the better
     
  9. Apr 27, 2013 at 7:58 PM
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    Here are a few

    005AB5FA-C68E-47CC-AFA6-FE04C9BF8448-259_d4accf87c3e64aa9ab6a9b815c822c4975006571.jpg

    3BAACF05-E9A5-4BD8-AAA0-55ED9F79D328-152_25399825fa3d87391beb4d3c4684cdc8e8c02af6.jpg

    2292F744-BA3B-47C6-BBFE-E18473BA88A3-259_69deba8e7949051a094ef3cbadf82312078de084.jpg
     
  10. Apr 27, 2013 at 9:21 PM
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    ^^^That turned out well...i really got get me one of the led light bars..they f*#%ing bright.
     
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    Nothing beats an HIDed big lamp..



    Trust me..haha
     
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    I will eventually be utilizing my bar elsewhere and getting two light force spots. The led bar is nice, but it really isn't anything but a big fog lamp.
     
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    Hid fogs? Hmm never seen them. I had roof lights on my jeep they were cheapo halogens but i put high intensity. Bulbs in them. Had to use a thick gauge wire too. And the were pretty bright but i think the led looks brighter. But i might look into hid fogs just out of curiousity just cuz i like to learn new things
     
  14. Apr 27, 2013 at 11:02 PM
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    Not HID fogs.

    A fog light is not supposed t be bright but a nice low intensity light with a wide spread meant to be mounted as low as possible. They work great in foggy dusty situations.

    A hid should go up higher due to the power. I'd put TW hella 500 converted hid lights behind the grill.

    Led bar would be a nice fill light with the HIDs.
     
  15. Apr 28, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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    So the driving lamps are the spot lights like what you have on your roof rack, right? Just not hid
     
  16. Apr 28, 2013 at 9:26 AM
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    They are Hellas converted to 55w hid.

    I believe mine are the FFs. Which has sorta a hybrid lens to help cast light a bit wider while still retaining a main sport.

    But yes. Basically the driving lights.
     
  17. Apr 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM
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    I'm thinkin about doin a satoshi soon and then puttin the Hellas behind the grill
     
  18. Apr 28, 2013 at 12:07 PM
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    The satoshi with lights behind are a nice look.

    Now are the hids like a spot light with a focal point
     
  19. Apr 28, 2013 at 12:09 PM
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    That has to do more with the lens then the bulb.

    But generally yes usually a spot light.

    Soon as my photo bucket is working again I can show you.
     
  20. Apr 28, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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    Ok. Thanks for the info and help blackdawg.
    Ur truck is another one that gives me inspiration along with jberrys
     

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