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Light Bar Mistake

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by HumberTaco, Apr 12, 2017.

  1. Apr 12, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    HumberTaco

    HumberTaco [OP] Member

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    While installing my 20" bar, I removed the lower grill in front of it. Just wondering how big of a deal this is? Just curious if I am putting my radiator at risk or anything like that?Light bar.jpglight bar 2.jpg
     
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  2. Apr 12, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    ChemDawg

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    Nah....Only mistake was not getting a 32" lightbar for lower valence. :boink:


     
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  3. Apr 12, 2017 at 10:09 AM
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    ChemDawg

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    Could move the 20" up...and install a 32" below.
     
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  4. Apr 12, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Unless your doing a lot of heavy towing, you should be good.

     
  5. Apr 13, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    Timbuktu

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    It is what it is!
    Chemdawg, how did you re-mount your license plate, if you don't mind me askin?
     
  6. Apr 13, 2017 at 7:47 PM
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  7. Apr 13, 2017 at 7:48 PM
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    Timbuktu

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    It is what it is!
    I'll check it out, thanks!
     
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  8. Apr 13, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    ACEkraut

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    Thanks for the mention. Let me know if you have any questions!
     
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  9. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:43 PM
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    Dhannah

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