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Should I put lights behind the grille or on the bullbar?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tomasb1339, Mar 1, 2011.

  1. Mar 1, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    Khaos

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    If in doubt, do both.
     
  2. Mar 1, 2011 at 9:11 PM
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    Behind!!!!

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  3. Mar 1, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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    carcharias

    carcharias Giggiddy what what

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    I vote behind the grill. That's a mean rig you have there... :thumbsup:
     
  4. Mar 1, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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    Tomasb1339

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    I just saw a picture of a Tacoma with lights behind and on the bull bar and its overkill. Gonna go behind the grille! Thanks for all the help and the comments. What lights are those you have NIGHTSTR?
     
  5. Mar 2, 2011 at 10:22 AM
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    nick

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    :rofl: haha that was pretty good! where did he go? this was gettin fun...... oohhhhhhh i bet hes puttin 4x4 stickers on his pre, he ll be back in a min.
     
  6. Mar 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM
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    Foglights are for fog, not oncoming traffic!
    Yes, 4 lights is too much.
    Looks childish.
     
  7. Mar 2, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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    DR coilovers AAl 285 kelly safaris lightbar/skidplate need more!
    I'd say you trade your 4x4 for my 2x4 with the lights on the bar already!:D:D

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Mar 2, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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  9. Mar 2, 2011 at 11:40 AM
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    I say both. But I would put some behind the grille first, then put some on the bull bar.
     
  10. Mar 2, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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    Behind the grill
     
  11. Mar 2, 2011 at 7:01 PM
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    hella black magics behind tha grill
     
  12. Mar 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM
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    no doubt, behind the grill and yes..black magic....btw, look very clean and nice. I like those tires
     
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    I know it's not the case but the bull bar looks like it was designed after the frame of the grill, they're almost exact.. I think if you did both it would look funny.
     
  14. Mar 5, 2011 at 6:38 AM
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    in the works.
    Sick Rig!
     
  15. Aug 3, 2011 at 2:04 PM
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    Tomasb1339

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    Finally put them on

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  16. Aug 3, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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    that bitch looks good
     
  17. Aug 29, 2015 at 2:51 AM
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    I'm looking for a grill for my truck what kind of grill is this I really like it
     
  18. Aug 29, 2015 at 3:00 AM
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    FIFY :thumbsup:
     
  19. Aug 29, 2015 at 3:00 AM
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    Nice lookin' truck OP.
     
  20. Aug 29, 2015 at 4:35 AM
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    looks great with them behind the grill! I would leave it just like that. not a fan of the bull bar but I have to say it looks good on your truck.
     

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