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Finally mounted an LED lightbar behind the grill. Can't wait to hit the mall parking lot after dark!

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by FlamingTacoBro, Jul 18, 2021.

  1. Jul 18, 2021 at 10:28 PM
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    FlamingTacoBro

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    so, I finally got an LED lightbar mounted behind the grill...... here's the lightbar I used..
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    $76 Nilight LED Light Bar 32" 180W Spot Flood Combo Led Off Road Lights 12V 5Pin Rocker Switch LED Light Bar Wiring Harness Kit, 2 Years Warranty (ZH079)
    Amazon.com: Nilight LED Light Bar 32Inch 180W Spot Flood Combo Led Off Road Lights 12V 5Pin Rocker Switch LED Light Bar Wiring Harness Kit, 2 Years Warranty (ZH079): Automotive

    and I also used @CaliRaisedLed hidden bumper brackets..

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    $60 32" Hidden LED Light Bar Bumper Mounts compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015
    Amazon.com: 32" Hidden LED Light Bar Bumper Mounts compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015: Automotive

    and of course I also used the front plate bracket by @ACEkraut which I highly recommend!!

    everything looks and works amazing!

    led lightbar.jpg
     
    FlamingTacoBro, Jul 18, 2021
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  2. Jul 19, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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    Tacospike

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    Nice job
     
    Tacospike, Jul 19, 2021
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  3. Aug 16, 2021 at 5:28 PM
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    People still go to the mall? Do you leave the lower grill insert in?
     
    Rusted Alloy, Aug 16, 2021
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  4. Aug 16, 2021 at 10:22 PM
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    vivid02 Buy a Tesla…..I need the gas.

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    LOL , he was not messing around about the Mall.
     
    vivid02, Aug 16, 2021
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  5. Nov 24, 2021 at 10:52 AM
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    I can’t seem to find a good write up on how this is done. Do the cali raised brackets require drilling your own holes or do they mount to something preexisting? And what does the plate from @ACEkraut do? Thanks
     
    optysite, Nov 24, 2021
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  6. Nov 24, 2021 at 11:13 AM
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    Our bracket for this light bar is 100% bolt-on! Check it our for yourself at the link below and save 15% at check out with code BLACKNOVEMBER

    https://caliraisedled.com/products/...ower-bumper-hidden-led-light-bar-brackets-kit
     
    CaliRaisedLed, Nov 24, 2021
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  7. Nov 24, 2021 at 12:46 PM
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  8. Nov 24, 2021 at 5:48 PM
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    The bracket I sell moves the plate below the lower grill opening. See the sale thread below in my signature. Yell if you have any questions.
     
    ACEkraut, Nov 24, 2021
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Products Discussed in

Nilight LED Light Bar 32" 180W Spot Flood Combo Led Off Road Lights 12V 5Pin Rocker Switch LED Light Bar Wiring Harness Kit, 2 Years Warranty (ZH079), Clear,White
$62.99
Cali Raised LED 32" Lower Bumper Hidden LED Light Bar Mounting Brackets for 2005-2015 Tacoma
$59.99
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