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30" LED Light Bar Install in Lower Valance

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Lspriet, Feb 28, 2015.

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  1. Feb 28, 2015 at 7:38 PM
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    I bought a 30" Light Bar from Avec Lighting (mikevee was awesome at helping me out with any questions I had and super quick and patient with his responses). I highly recommend going through him!

    Specs of light bar:
    • 18000 Lumens // 6000k Temp
    • Made of High Grade Die Cast Aluminum.
    • Premium PMMA Lens Material
    • Wide Operating Voltage Range 10-30v DC
    • Waterproof, Dust-proof, Rust-Proof, Shock-Proof & Corrosion Free which Support Works in Extreme Weather Condition

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    I started by removing the grille and the front bumper. If you have never done this before pay attention to how things are hooked together (could save you time when you have to put it back on).

    Once the bumper was removed, I measured 4" in on both sides of the crash bar and drew a line. Then I i placed another line 3¾" on both sides to line up with the hole in the bracket that the bolt will go through. Drill out the holes next.

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    Once I was satisfied with how it looked, I painted the brackets with some Rustoleum Spray Paint. I also touched up my grille and front Toyota emblem since I had it off and there were some rock chips on it.

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    Next was the wiring. The light bar came with its own harness and two different switches. After running all the wires to where they needed to be I modified a blank switch inside the truck to accommodate the switch that came with the light. That way it would still retain mostly factory looks.

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    Now that wiring is completed it was time to start putting the bumper and grille back on. (This was more of a pain but I eventually got it!) I cut out the "grille" on the lower valance so I could slide it in over the light bar.

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    Here is the final product!

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    Lspriet, Feb 28, 2015
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  2. Feb 28, 2015 at 7:42 PM
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    Nice job! That looks great! Cant wait to start mod'ing mine!
     
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  3. Feb 28, 2015 at 7:43 PM
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    Looks good! Jealous you got their new optic bars!
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2015 at 7:43 PM
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    Thanks! It was well worth the wait! Ill post some pics later tonight when I take it out to see how bright it really is!
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    Ya after talking to mikevee, he kinda sorta talked to me into it! haha didnt take much talking though.
     
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  6. Feb 28, 2015 at 7:46 PM
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    Interested in seeing this thing lighting up a road!
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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    Couldn't find a super dark area last night but I still was able to test it out. Happy with the results!

    Head Lights only:
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    Head Lights and Light Bar:
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    Lspriet, Mar 1, 2015
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  8. Mar 2, 2015 at 10:16 AM
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    So I would think with the space you have, you can fit a 32 inch in that slot. Anyone tried it with a 32 inch?? I am tempted to try it.
     
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  9. Mar 2, 2015 at 7:13 PM
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    Yes. I have installed a 32 inch in the lower valence. It fits easily.
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2015 at 5:36 AM
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    All I needed to know, 32inch here I come.
     
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  11. Mar 5, 2015 at 12:32 AM
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    Looks great, thanks for sharing!
     
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  12. Mar 5, 2015 at 7:19 AM
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    Thanks! The pictures at night do not do it justice. This thing is bright!
     
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  13. Mar 5, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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    Nice write up!
    Looks great tucked back in there.
     
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  14. Mar 5, 2015 at 10:44 PM
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    Nice install and write up!
     
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  15. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    Thanks guys! I also cleaned up the wiring last weekend. Installed a Blue Seas Fuse block, circuit breaker and mounting plate.

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    Nice, a relay box is next on my long list of want to dos
     
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  17. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:25 PM
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    I hear ya. My next two things are going to be spendy. Need a new lift kit and looking at an SOS Customs bumper.
     
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  18. Mar 11, 2015 at 7:02 PM
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    Sweet install. Where did you get all that?
     
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  19. Mar 11, 2015 at 7:08 PM
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  20. Mar 11, 2015 at 7:34 PM
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    whats the relay for on here? ive figured out the rest of the setup, just dont see what the relay does.
     
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