Acorn22
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For those of you that are looking at your older model 3rd gen and thinking that a light bar would look cool in the bumper, I have something to show you. Just thought I would write this out because there isn't too much info about it, but you CAN stick a 32" light bar in the bumper mounted on to the radiator mount. All you need is a dremel, and a light bar cradle mount to match the length of your light bar.
You first gotta dremel out that plastic bar that runs level to the ground and if you don't mind it looking somewhat ghetto, it can be done quickly.
Congrats! you have done the hardest part! Now just find yourself a light and a mount, here are the ones I used:
Light: https://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Inch-42...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Mount: https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I know the mount is an inch longer but the 32" one was on back order...
OK, now all you gotta do is go to the hardware store and snag 3 or 4 bolts and nuts, and double that with washers and now you have stuff to mount the bracket to the radiator mount.
Here you can see that the little mount in the middle easily goes over the light bar bracket, I didn't even have to buy a new bolt. There are no clearance issues or anything with the light bracket.
Now the bar was like an inch too short for my mount so I just shimmed it with washers
Here is the bar itself. Ignore the dirt and small dent in the bumper lol
Very easy and cost me a total of about 85$ for the bar, bracket, cheap ass Chinese dremel, and relay+switch
Hope this helps someone!
You first gotta dremel out that plastic bar that runs level to the ground and if you don't mind it looking somewhat ghetto, it can be done quickly.
Congrats! you have done the hardest part! Now just find yourself a light and a mount, here are the ones I used:
Light: https://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Inch-42...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Mount: https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I know the mount is an inch longer but the 32" one was on back order...
OK, now all you gotta do is go to the hardware store and snag 3 or 4 bolts and nuts, and double that with washers and now you have stuff to mount the bracket to the radiator mount.
Here you can see that the little mount in the middle easily goes over the light bar bracket, I didn't even have to buy a new bolt. There are no clearance issues or anything with the light bracket.
Now the bar was like an inch too short for my mount so I just shimmed it with washers
Here is the bar itself. Ignore the dirt and small dent in the bumper lol
Very easy and cost me a total of about 85$ for the bar, bracket, cheap ass Chinese dremel, and relay+switch
Hope this helps someone!
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