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2016 Light bars and grill combos, let's see 'em

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tilefish, Nov 28, 2015.

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  1. Nov 28, 2015 at 8:47 PM
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    Have any of you folks done anything interesting with light bars in the grill or a new grill/light bar combo?

    Trying to come up with some ideas, lets see what others have come up with for the '16
     
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  2. Nov 29, 2015 at 5:41 AM
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    just ordered a light bar, not sure where im going to install it yet.
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2015 at 6:01 AM
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    I put my 20" light bar from my F150 trade in behind the grille. Easy no drill mount! Wish it was a 30" now...

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  4. Nov 29, 2015 at 6:03 AM
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    How did you attach the light bar? THats where I was planning on putting my 30".
     
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  5. Nov 29, 2015 at 6:11 AM
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    There is a metal piece that runs across at the bottom of the grill. I mounted mine to it upside down.. The holes were already there just had to pop out the hole plugs. Now I will say my 20" bar was kinda tricky to get down in there, so I can imagine what a 30" will be! Might be easier to remove the skid plate & come up from the bottom on yours!
     
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  6. Nov 29, 2015 at 6:48 AM
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    What do you mean upside down? Can you post a picture of the mounting points. I am installing one today in the same location.
     
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  7. Nov 29, 2015 at 10:34 AM
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    Looks good! What brand is it?
     
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  8. Nov 29, 2015 at 11:25 AM
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    Eyourlife and OPT7 wiring harness.. It was an Amazon special a year or so ago..
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2015 at 4:33 PM
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    Well the good news is that it looks like the cost of LED light bars is dropping dramatically. Now I just have to figure out what I can fit in my '16. I am a DIY kinda guy but I might just bring it to a custom shop and see wha they can do, assuming the price is right.
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2015 at 4:54 PM
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    Which Eyourlife light bar specifically?
     
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  11. Nov 29, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    What switches is everyone using?
     
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    I tried for 3 hours to fit a 32 inch dual row bar in this same location. After an hour I finally got it in but I could not for the life if me figure out a good way to mount it. Finally took it back out and am going back to the drawing board. Damn...
     
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  13. Nov 29, 2015 at 5:24 PM
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    I just installed an aux fuse block and these switches today. Should work great if I can figure out how to mount the bar!
    20151129_105107.jpg
     
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    Not a light bar but close
     
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    You using a curved or straight bar? I am assuming straight. I assuming you have already installed one. What brand/model did you use?
     
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  16. Nov 29, 2015 at 5:37 PM
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    This ^
     
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  17. Nov 29, 2015 at 5:49 PM
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    Contra V from @OTRATTW .
     
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  18. Nov 29, 2015 at 9:57 PM
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    Ok ... I saw your switches and thought ... wow those are awesome ... then I SAW YOUR SWITCHES and I said :censored: THOSE ARE AWESOME .... LOL
     
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