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fitting light bar behind grill

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Krs1760, Mar 3, 2014.

  1. Mar 5, 2014 at 9:02 PM
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    ThomasMore66

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    http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/92031

    With the BAMF behind-the-grill bar. Mounted in the lower opening of my stock grill.
     
  2. Mar 5, 2014 at 11:22 PM
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    Krs1760

    Krs1760 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone have any cheaper options? I can't justify paying 500 doll hairs for a 20" combo bar. That's like buying a Rolex on a blue collar budget lol.
     
  3. Mar 5, 2014 at 11:30 PM
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    Krs1760

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  4. Mar 6, 2014 at 5:03 AM
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    ThomasMore66

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    Here's a site lots of people recommend: http://www.okledlightbars.com/. I looked here, but I'm not LED expert so I liked the plug/play aspect of Rigid. I did get the bar on sale from http://4wheelonline.com/. They delivered in two days for free.

    You'll find a passionate crowd on the LED topic here.

    I'll have to pop my grill off and get some pics. That's the easiest part of this entire process.
     
  5. Mar 7, 2014 at 10:49 PM
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    Krs1760

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    Ok men so I finally purchased a light bar after about a month of comparing stats, reviews and actually calling people at various companies. I went with a 20" highlander double row combo from sneavy offroad. I spoke directly to the owner (Steve) and he answered every question I had and then some. I'm a firm believer in customer service and this man prides himself in it. Not to mention great deals! I'll post pics next weekend during and after the instal. Hope the bar is as quality as the treatment he gave me lol. Here's the link he's located in redding Cali. https://sneveysoffroad.com/shop/
     
  6. Mar 8, 2014 at 6:05 AM
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    ThomasMore66

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    I like that site! Added it to my Tacoma bookmarks.

    Did the Highlander come with the harness and all?
     
  7. Mar 8, 2014 at 9:33 PM
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    Krs1760

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    For 221.45 it came with bar wiring harness, and an upgraded switch. Haven't recieved it but very impressed with the service!!!!!!
     
  8. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:11 PM
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    Greengo12

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    So with the Bamf behind the grill light bar, is it possible to mount more than one bar? Or will that affect air flow too much?
     
  9. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:55 PM
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    AMH3RST

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    It's too late, but I love my tough light led bars. I have one 20" behind the grill with the bamf mount. And I will be getting a second, which will have a red cover or film on it. I also have a 50" on the roof with MCMfab brackets.
     
  10. Mar 10, 2014 at 6:01 PM
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    addicted7369

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    I would go with B.A.M.F they make a solid light bar mount you just have to relocate your horns.
     
  11. Mar 15, 2014 at 7:22 PM
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    Krs1760

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    Update currently installing light bar will post pics of instal and light output.
     
  12. Mar 15, 2014 at 9:48 PM
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    ThomasMore66

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    I installed some new head/fog lights today in an attempt to more closely match the color of the light bar. Haven't had a chance to use it all at night yet.
     
  13. Mar 16, 2014 at 6:40 AM
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    JustinL

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    Yes - but I had to modify the LED side mounts that JLee sells. They're not designed to fit behind satoshi grills. Also have to move the trams cooler down (if you have one)

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Mar 16, 2014 at 7:29 AM
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    That looks pretty good man. Probably bright as hell at night. Are those spot, flood, or combos? Also can you please go into more detail as to what you had to do to modify JLee's brackets?
     
  15. Mar 16, 2014 at 8:05 AM
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  16. Mar 16, 2014 at 11:20 AM
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    They're the BlitzPro 21S lights. I'll take a pic of the brackets tomorrow.
     
  17. Mar 16, 2014 at 11:23 AM
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    Great, thanks!
     
  18. Mar 16, 2014 at 3:54 PM
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  19. Mar 17, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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    Does it affect cooling in any way? I wouldn't imagine it would, but just making sure.
     
  20. Mar 17, 2014 at 7:52 PM
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    Pic will be tomorrow - my metal fab guy was behind on "real" customers' work lol
     

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