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Light bar suggestions

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Chinkhow, Sep 28, 2014.

  1. Sep 28, 2014 at 11:25 AM
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    Chinkhow

    Chinkhow [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Im getting ready to purchase a light bar but cant decide where i should put it. I was looking at either in the front bumper or roof one, but is it possible for one to go in the hoodscoop...? But if anyone has any pictures it would be great!
     
  2. Sep 28, 2014 at 8:33 PM
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    TRSJimmy

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    Anything is possible! Here's an idea where you can mount led light bars on your truck.

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2014 at 7:00 AM
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    Chinkhow

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    How bright is just the light in the hood scoop?! Kinda eager to see how bright it is and wondering if I should go with that
     
  4. Sep 29, 2014 at 7:04 AM
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    Rattletrap66

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    Installed a 30" Light bar in my front bumper (This one). I love how it looks and the brightness.

    Removed the grill first
    [​IMG]

    Measured out mounts and screwed them into the crash bar
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    It fit perfectly
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    Grill back on and we have light!
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    Headlights and fogs only
    [​IMG]

    Light bar only
    [​IMG]

    Love the look!
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Sep 29, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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    geekhouse23

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    +1 for the lower bumper :D

    [​IMG]

    20" is going to be removed and sold with a 40" or 50" mounted on my PrInSu roof rack coming soon
     
  6. Sep 29, 2014 at 7:30 AM
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    My 30" will be in tomorrow, mounting in the lower bumper also. Probably add some mesh to stop crap from being thrown into it.
     
  7. Sep 29, 2014 at 8:22 AM
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    Y'all guys are killing me with the light bars. Hahaha I'm so tempted to get one but also need a new head unit for my truck also.....
     
  8. Sep 29, 2014 at 8:30 AM
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    I first got on the fourm and was almost turned off by all the people that were doing light bars. However I have not once seen any truck driving around with one so I figured what the hell.
     
  9. Sep 29, 2014 at 8:31 AM
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    geekhouse23

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    Sounds like you're looking for a solid, built well light at great pricing ;)

    PM mikevee of AVEC lighting and tell him I sent ya. Link to pricing and all info in my sig below

    :thumbsup:
     
  10. Oct 2, 2014 at 10:12 AM
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    What size light bar fits completely across/above a tacoma windshield? What is the price of brackets to install a light bar? Is the curved light bar better/brighter than a straight bar? just a few questions i want a light bar not sure which one though. Curved or straight. Any help pleases?
     
  11. Oct 2, 2014 at 10:23 AM
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    geekhouse23

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    50" run the width of the windshield

    Mounts:

    http://www.relentlessfabrication.us...mounting-brackets/p/35103590/category=3368787

    Curved bar disperses the light more evenly. See here:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/310881-curved-40-50-led-light-bars.html#post8017993
     
  12. Oct 2, 2014 at 10:29 AM
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  14. Oct 2, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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    :quickdraw:
     
  15. Oct 2, 2014 at 2:47 PM
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    Don't get the one I have. I like being the only one with it. :)

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    Does Relentless make one for the straight bars? Curved seems to be the only option on their site.
     
  17. Oct 2, 2014 at 2:52 PM
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    I'm sure you can email him and he can make anything you want :thumbsup:
     
  18. Oct 2, 2014 at 2:58 PM
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  19. Oct 2, 2014 at 3:00 PM
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    Andrew 2 things.. You should show us some output shots of your led bar.
    And are you using the xdrl's in the headlight filler panels?
     
  20. May 17, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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    Any idea where I can get a roof light bar kit for 2016 model ??
     

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