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Light Bar Mounting Brackets for Mounting on ARB Bumper

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cj13058, Nov 30, 2016.

  1. Nov 30, 2016 at 1:27 PM
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    cj13058

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    Hello everyone.
    So, I decided it's time to add some much needed light to the truck for all the early morning hunting and fishing trips.
    I would like to mount a 21'' bar on my ARB bumper inside the center hoop of the top flat part of the bumper. Since I will be installing the control box for the winch in the engine bay I will have an empty space to work with.
    My question is...can anyone clue me in on where to find the proper mounting brackets to mount on a flat surface? I can drill holes in the bumper if needed and plan to use security bolts/nuts. Normally I would ask my buddy to fab some up for me, but he is very sick and probably won't make in another year. Even though he wants to help, I keep telling him "I got it."
    The mounts that I do find are for roof mounting and ditch lights.
    As always, the help and advice is appreciated.
     
  2. Nov 30, 2016 at 1:30 PM
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    dirty deeds

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    Can't remember the exact vendor, but someone here makes those. They are in no way cheap though, chances are the light cost as much if not less than the brackets, sad really.
     
  3. Nov 30, 2016 at 1:33 PM
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    Damn, that was fast!!!
    Are you thinking Apex Fabworks? I think their stealth mounts would work. Not sure though.
    There was a female on here a few weeks back showing of her truck and I saw she had a light bar mounted the way I wanted to, but I lost the thread before I could ask.
     
  4. Nov 30, 2016 at 1:37 PM
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    @cj13058 This is what I did when I had my ARB. The mounted were super simple. I don't have pictures of the mounts anymore but @FARNORCAL might still have the brackets he can take some pictures. I fit a 31.5" bar slim bar with the solenoid box underneath. The mounts were basically aluminum rectangles will drilled holes.
    CAB188A0-9C3C-4F95-A2BB-421CEBF7FF10.jpg
     
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    Just saw it on the main page :)
    I don't remember who made the mounts to be honest. I just remember immediate sticker shock! Doesn't help I work for a manufacturing facility and know how relatively inexpensive steel and cutting tool usage is.
     
  6. Nov 30, 2016 at 1:40 PM
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    That's a good idea...you got my wheels turning now.
    Now I have a plan B, which involves more cash. Damn TacomaWorld.;)
     
  7. Nov 30, 2016 at 1:49 PM
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    Mounts were less than $5 and then I got a cheap bar off Amazon for like $75. Well worth it. Now that light bar is on my bed rack haha
     
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    I'm going to run this led bar and use the four feet included to mount to the same flat spot on my arb bar. I should have it done next week.


    http://www.ebay.com/itm/301994006153
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2016 at 5:29 PM
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    I mounted a 22" to the top mounts. I also did cheap eBay pods.. I'm happy with them
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    Easy mounting spot at the top. Just used a 22" LED Bar. Got it used for $20 it's stupid bright. Not a ridge. I'd like to switch out the fogs to Amber LEDs.

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    I have a 28" Amazon special mounted in the top mounts, I just got long bolts and some machine bushings to space it down. Cheap and it works fine
     
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  12. Dec 7, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    Just finished mine up if you still need ideas.

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    I'm getting the ARB Deluxe Bull Bar, how did you mount your light bar? Is that a 20" light bar?
     
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  14. Nov 9, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    20" Bar. I drilled into the bumper and used the included mounts.
     
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