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Lightbar modification for fit?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by TopKick, Jan 27, 2020.

  1. Jan 27, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    TopKick

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    I got the Rough Country lightbar 30"
    20200127_171410.jpgbut it won't fit my bumper by a hair because of the sides 20200127_165155.jpgit's hollow on either end so I'm thinking of grinding them down? What do yall think? Going on the BAMF bumper IMG_20200126_183809_412.jpg thanks
     
  2. Jan 27, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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    Kiss your warranty goodbye if you do modify it.
     
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    Great light! I’d do the mods to the bumper for sure
     
  4. Feb 10, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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    Not sure I understand the issue? BAMF bumper is already setup for a 30" light bar.

    I guess I ask as well - since my new BAMF bumper arrived to me last week shouldn't most 30" light bars fir right in?

    Thanks
     
  5. Feb 11, 2020 at 9:29 AM
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    TopKick

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    it's not the bumper thats the issue but the lightbar sticks just a hair too far on the sides because of the nubs for mounting. I ended up hitting the mounting brackets on the bumper itself with a rubber mallet and now the lightbar fits perfectly with no modification to the lightbar itself. Hardly even bent the brackets cuz it was so close.
     
  6. Feb 11, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    ^^^ ok
    Makes sense.
    Thank You!
     

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