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New Light Bar Mounting

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by redfirered, Mar 21, 2014.

  1. Mar 21, 2014 at 9:24 AM
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    redfirered

    redfirered [OP] Member

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    Hey guys, I bought a 50" Digi Diodes Bar from a classmate at my school and today mounted it on the Taco today in shop. Granted its a weird mounting position but I like it. Let me know what you think!


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  2. Mar 21, 2014 at 9:25 AM
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    BamaToy1997

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    While it LOOKS cool, there are 2 issues I see.

    1. Being mounted low like that, you limit how far forward you will effectively shoot the light.

    2. Being right in front, a simple fender-bender will DESTROY that expensive light bar.

    Just my thoughts.
     
  3. Mar 21, 2014 at 9:43 AM
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    i would need to see more angles to be able to tell if i like it or not
     
  4. Mar 24, 2014 at 9:16 AM
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    I bought it for 50$ so I'm not worried about destroying it. DSM I will take more pictures today.
     
  5. Mar 24, 2014 at 9:20 AM
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    $50!!! thats a crazy low price, lucky you looks good but i agree that it is a litle too low to get the max light spread
     
  6. Mar 24, 2014 at 12:31 PM
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    somethinboutayota

    somethinboutayota Dorthy left Kansas for a reason

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    Shit for $50 buy some roof mounts! I wouldn't feel comfortable with it down there
     
  7. Mar 24, 2014 at 12:32 PM
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    Mount on roof, or hell even on a rollbar in the back
     
  8. Mar 24, 2014 at 12:52 PM
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    Just a couple more pictures.
     
  9. Mar 24, 2014 at 12:54 PM
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    Newbie, I just didn't want on the roof too easy to get stolen. Bozeman is a dangerous place.
     
  10. Mar 24, 2014 at 8:01 PM
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    I realize that you only paid %450, but you have to consider replacement cost if it DID get broken. I mean why even RISK something being damaged? Maybe it is just maturity and age that makes me want to protect everything I buy. Dunno. I mean it is your light bar, and you DID come in asking for opinions.
     
  11. Mar 25, 2014 at 1:05 AM
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    552Jrider

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    Would look way better if it was a radius bar. Its pretty much one big fog light how u have it mounted.
     
  12. Mar 25, 2014 at 1:59 AM
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    I think it would look better if you could pull it back into the bumper another couple inches
     
  13. Mar 25, 2014 at 9:21 AM
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    Thanks. I am in the process of building a bumper. Then it will go on the roof. Thanks for the opinions.
     

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