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Light bar in the lower grill

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by imagineer, May 19, 2020.

  1. May 19, 2020 at 2:04 PM
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    imagineer

    imagineer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I was watching a Raised Cali YouTube video where they install a 32" light bar inside the lower grill. Part of the installation process was to loosen and move the transmission cooler aside for necessary clearance to complete the install.

    I get it that the transmission cooler is reinstalled in the stock location, but does anyone know of any problems with heat due to part of the lower grill being blocked by the light bar?
     
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  2. May 19, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    ICU1

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    I’ve had one for three years. No issues
     
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  3. May 19, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    mrmojorisingi

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    Yeah no issues. I was more concerned with the air dam removal, which also didn't cause any issues.
     
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  4. May 19, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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    Tacospike

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    Same here, had it for years and no issues. No heat issues at all. I think the longest I’ve run it at one Constant time was maybe 2-3 hours going through New Mexico mountains at 3am driving from Austin TX to Colorado. It was ranging from 30-40 degrees so that could play into it at the time. Even driving for hours now, no issues. You’ll be fine
     
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  5. May 19, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    jmauvais

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    No problems here either
     
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  6. May 19, 2020 at 7:11 PM
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    taijai

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    (Older pics) but had mine for 1 year and it’s great!
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  7. May 19, 2020 at 9:34 PM
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    Captqc

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    No problem here!
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  8. May 29, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    Please let me know if you have any questions!

    https://caliraisedled.com/collectio...er-bumper-hidden-led-light-bar-brackets-combo
     
  9. May 29, 2020 at 9:36 AM
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    24-7

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    I didn't have to mess with my tranny cooler to put a lightbar there.
     
  10. May 29, 2020 at 11:37 AM
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    I've had mine for two years, no issues..
     

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