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Behind the grill light mount

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Carl_z33, Jun 21, 2019.

  1. Jun 21, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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    Carl_z33

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    What is everyone using for behind the grill light mount?

    I have an extra set of BD pods & would like to mount behind the grill


    *PFA*
    I saw this photo a while back somewhere

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  2. Jun 21, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    outxider

    outxider Never stop exploring. Rest in Paradise Big Bro.

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  3. Jun 21, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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  4. Jun 21, 2019 at 8:25 PM
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    ^ This

    I made my own at first like the photo above. My lights shaked too much for my liking. Got the BAMF one, solid, and no more shakey.
     
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    I have a bamf one I still haven’t mounted anything to yet. I’m lazy
     
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  6. Jun 21, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    Same.

     
  7. Jun 21, 2019 at 8:37 PM
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    steveo27

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    DIY


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  8. Jun 22, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    Got close ups on how you mounted it? I was thinking of that but seemed kinda flimsy
     
  9. Jun 22, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    I saw the Bamf, but I’m not sure if I wanna spend $150 on a mount for some lights
     
  10. Jun 22, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    I’ll see if I can find some pics. There may be some build thread.

    It’s 1.5” angle aluminum. 3 mounting points using the 2 rad bolts and the center support.

    If you use angle iron/aluminum, it won’t be flimsy.
     
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  11. Jun 22, 2019 at 4:08 PM
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    I had some L mounts & they were flimsy, but I like the idea of having an angle bar like yours.
     
  12. Jun 22, 2019 at 7:02 PM
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    I got mine used on this site. Paid like 65 bucks or something like that. They come up for sale here from time to time.
     
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  13. Jun 22, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    I’ll keep an eye out for one
     
  14. Jun 22, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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    Nice diy. I think people have issues with flimsy/vibration susceptible mounts because of the gauge utilized in building the mount. Yours looks solid and is substantially thicker than using a simple aluminum bracket.
     
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  15. Jun 22, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Yup.

    Using angle iron and 3 mounting points makes it as solid as can be.
     
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  16. Jun 23, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    From my build thread -


     

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