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Can I put a light bar in the space below the grille of my 2005 Toyota Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tyler.511, Apr 12, 2018.

  1. Apr 18, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    I used a set of brackets meant to mount a light bar there like the ones below. They bolt to the crash bar and then the pods bolt directly to them. The pods will need to be rotated 90 degrees to mount to the bracket as opposed to the 'upright' position.
    https://www.amazon.com/AUXMART-Moun...207&sr=8-4&keywords=light+bar+bumper+brackets
     
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  2. Apr 19, 2018 at 2:37 AM
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    Did you cut the plastic grill out or can this be achieved with it still in tact?
     
  3. Dec 12, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    Did you go with a straight or curved bar?
     
  4. Dec 12, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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  5. Dec 12, 2018 at 3:40 PM
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    She's a straight bar
     
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  6. Dec 12, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    Thank you for the response! I have a 30” straight hidden behind the lower grill and wanted to do the flush style like yours with a 32” and yours looks clean! Love your truck:cheers:
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    Thank you kindly! Yeah I like how it seats in there. I have been thinking of slightly changing up the setup to a more powerful new tech bar, but I can only find 30" now which is a bummer!
     
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  8. Dec 12, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    You could always take out a small loan and buy one of the new Baja designs laser light bars :rofl:they are pretty sweet and will be releasing multiple sizes but the price tag...:bananadead:
     
  9. Dec 12, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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    I will have one. But that will be on my next build :spy:
     
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