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Royally F'd up installing Cali Raised 52" LED bar brackets...

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by aleriance, May 17, 2017.

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  1. May 18, 2017 at 6:30 AM
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    I think the new metals prevent this.
     
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  2. May 18, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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    Hey OP, btw thanks for sharing, these things happen and are a good learning experience for all. I didn't read through the entire thread, but it looks like the holes are not very clean like the bit kind of chewed through instead of cut the metal cleanly. Could be a drill speed/pressure issue or crappy bit. But like I mentioned above, at this point I would take to a pro. Its salvageable.
     
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  3. May 18, 2017 at 6:38 AM
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    Pretty impressed, 17 pages and only one member got clipped? Things are looking up.

    OP, good choice on the return of the light bar and your alternate lighting ideas. :thumbsup:
     
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  4. May 18, 2017 at 6:43 AM
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    How did he deviate from the instructions? I originally thought he didn't follow them perfectly either, but I was wrong.
     
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  5. May 18, 2017 at 6:44 AM
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  6. May 18, 2017 at 6:47 AM
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    Installed Cali Raised grill light bar. Turned into all day project . Very tight fit.
     
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  7. May 18, 2017 at 6:59 AM
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    They are just looking for help from TW members because something went wrong. Just Unwatch the thread if it bothers you.
     
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  8. May 18, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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    I grabbed some 3/8 wide black weather stripping tape from home depot and placed across the front of the light bar where the little bolt faces are. I then grabbed some 1/4" plastic humidifier tubing and placed between the fins of the bar, and the bar is barely noticeable now. I have the 4d i believe.
     
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  9. May 18, 2017 at 9:05 AM
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    Loved the new light bar and had 0 complaints. Just wish I would of got it first to account for it's wider rear, which would cause the factory passenger wiper to rub. Low profile wipers fixed that issue.
     
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  10. May 18, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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    Holy crap you mangled that hole lol.
     
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  11. May 18, 2017 at 9:10 AM
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    A new bolt here, a new bolt there, a new bolt everywhere.
    No, it can still be done just need a really good welder (machine and person). My father in-law welded a whole new front quater of his cab after it was hit and his truck was a 2012 or 2013 Frontier. It can be done it just isn't cheap.
     
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  12. May 18, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    Since i didnt technically fill the fins in and used tubing i dont think heat/cooling is an issue. Ive had the bar on for about an hour with the truck not even moving and nothing felt hotter than warm... rough country seems to have a no noise no vibration lightbar. I beleive @perpetualenigma3 had it on his rig.
     
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    How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Las Vegas? Exactly the amount of time it took to read every page of this thread and there were several - several - times when I was looked at as some kind of moron as I was laughing hysterically at some of the responses but the OP definitely wins with the "throw the headlights" comment!!!

    Takes a lot to admit messing up and also to admit being a "light whore" when there was so much hate about roof lights. To each his/her own.

    Thanks for making the flight enjoyable and apologies to anyone on the Seattle to Las Vegas AlaskaAir flight --- this was some seriously funny shit!!

    Can hardly wait for the snorkel install!!! Maybe that will be a flight to Hawaii or Russia or something.......

    Best of luck OP!!!
     
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    Yes, that is correct I had the X5.20160806_143616.jpg
     
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  15. May 18, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    So has Caliraised commented on this yet?
     
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  16. May 18, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    As a machinist ... I would have loved to see the drilling process. If it's anything like I'm imagining, this could very well be OP's toilet plunger.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Damn, I'm very jealous honestly... have you experienced noise through the door at all?
     
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    Should have had the pilot throw it on the movie screens.
     
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    I've had at least 3 occasions when I could use a Pogo Plunge.
     
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    *googles burner vehicle*

    ????

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