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Led light bar placement

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 04trd, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. Jul 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM
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    04trd

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    Hey guys I didn't now weather to put this in lighting or on here so what the hell here goes nothing. I'm looking to get a led light bar on my truck but don't know where to put it. It's all stock up front just looking for a clean install place with no cutting or crazy stuff like that to the truck. If anyone has a set up like that can you post a pic for me? Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 17, 2013 at 7:27 PM
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    What size led bar are you looking to go with?

    Edit: Just realized you're a first gen. I can offer no sound advice. Sorry.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2013 at 9:51 PM
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    heres mine there is minimal cutting and drilling mine is located on the bash bar it depends on how high it sits from the mounting hardware but i had to cut a little . this is a 20 inch

    EDIT: all i had to cut was the plastic valence

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  4. Jul 18, 2013 at 5:38 AM
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    Now that's bad ass! What was all involved in putting that in there?
     
  5. Jul 18, 2013 at 5:59 AM
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    First I had to take off the bumper drill holes in the bash bar cut a little of the valence then locate it on and that's how she sits
     
  6. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:14 AM
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    And that's how I don't want to install it. I want a clean install with no cutting of anything. I sure as hell don't want to cut my front valence up. Somewhere behind the grille it going to be your best option, also these LEAd bars are designed to point down and outward for a longer light throw.
     
  7. Jul 18, 2013 at 10:18 AM
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    Does BAMF make a behind grill bracket for the first gens? That was going to be my suggestion. That or something like an avid light bar.
     
  8. Jul 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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    I did this because it cost less than $10 in parts. BAMF light bar is nice but like $80

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  9. Jul 18, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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    Ya something clean likea adriancast buuuuut too bad it's a second gen haha. Hey yamaha Dave how about a roof mounted one? 50 incher would be great!
     
  10. Jul 18, 2013 at 10:51 PM
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    i didnt care
    with mine because im getting a tube bumper made this weekend:kona:
     
  11. Jul 20, 2013 at 2:15 PM
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    Anyone else got a light bar? Really wanna get one
     
  12. Jul 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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    Here's my 20" double row
     
  13. Jul 20, 2013 at 2:28 PM
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    That's perfect lol just can't seem to find some where to put it on my 04 that's clean and doesn't cut my valance to hell
     
  14. Jul 20, 2013 at 8:54 PM
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    It seams like I had seen a member on here that had a 30-33" single row on a 02 or 03 with out cutting the valance
     
  15. Jul 21, 2013 at 5:34 PM
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    Maybe but I haven't seen it yet. Hope he chimes in
     
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