CBI Covert Bumper and 30" light - help needed

[cobouldering]

I bought a CBI Covert Bumper (cannot recommend by the way), and am trying to install a Baja Design 30" single row light bar using the BD mounting hardware that came with the light. However, this makes the light sit back from the front edge of the bumper about 2 inches.

I have attached photos.
1 - the bracket that came with the BD light bar and the mounting holes in the bumper as designed by CBI.
Gaps - three different pics that hopefully show just how far back the light sits from flush.

Has anyone done this install and figured out how to get the light to sit flush with the front of the bumper? I see pics all over the place with these lights fitting tight to the bumper, I cannot seem to figure it out.

Your help is appreciated.

 

[NB17Limited]

I bought a CBI Covert Bumper (cannot recommend by the way), and am trying to install a Baja Design 30" single row light bar using the BD mounting hardware that came with the light. However, this makes the light sit back from the front edge of the bumper about 2 inches.

Has anyone done this install and figured out how to get the light to sit flush with the front of the bumper? I see pics all over the place with these lights fitting tight to the bumper, I cannot seem to figure it out.

Your help is appreciated.

Can’t help you with that but I’m curious why you don’t like the CBI covert?

 

[rhadam]

Can’t help you with that but I’m curious why you don’t like the CBI covert?

This. I am close to pulling the trigger on the Covert along with a 30" Diode lightbar and a winch TBD. I really dig the Covert for the minimalist design.. didn't want something sticking way out front like the Rago or SSO.

 

[cobouldering]

This. I am close to pulling the trigger on the Covert along with a 30" Diode lightbar and a winch TBD. I really dig the Covert for the minimalist design.. didn't want something sticking way out front like the Rago or SSO.

Take a look at C4 Fab. If I could do it all over again, I would take my business there. I will not do business with CBI again, and cannot recommend anyone else do so.

 

[daytonaviolet]

CBI Covert Bumper and 30" light - help needed

I had issues with my C4 bumper and emailed c4. They replied every time but like 2 days later.

How’s CBI’s customer service ?

 

[cobouldering]

Can’t help you with that but I’m curious why you don’t like the CBI covert?

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[cobouldering]

I had issues with my C4 bumper and emailed c4. They replied every time but like 2 days later.

How’s CBI’s customer service ?

Sent PM to avoid distraction on thread content.

 

[Gouranga]

have you figured it out ? i just ordered mine but have not ordered any light bars yet ?

was it just the issue with the light bar maybe ?

let me know what worked for you as im shopping for a 30' bar now

 

[Mudballz]

I couldn’t be happier with my Victory 4x4 blitz in aluminum perfect fit and good price on sale season excellent products and communication :brushteeth:
Mike

 

[cobouldering]

have you figured it out ? i just ordered mine but have not ordered any light bars yet ?

was it just the issue with the light bar maybe ?

let me know what worked for you as im shopping for a 30' bar now

No, I have not figured it out yet. And so far, as you can see, there have been no responses with others and how they have solved this issue.

CBI has not responded to my inquiries either. As I expected, they just don't care. They have their money and have moved on.

I believe I am going to have to have someone fab up some custom brackets.

 

[Sundy]

No, I have not figured it out yet. And so far, as you can see, there have been no responses with others and how they have solved this issue.

CBI has not responded to my inquiries either. As I expected, they just don't care. They have their money and have moved on.

I believe I am going to have to have someone fab up some custom brackets.

Posting up photos of the issue and how you're mounting it will go a long ways for us to provide any advice on fitting things better, if you can!

 

[cobouldering]

Posting up photos of the issue and how you're mounting it will go a long ways for us to provide any advice on fitting things better, if you can!

Thanks for the feedback. I have updated the post with pics.

 

[ncflyer]

Understand having a better bracket may be preferred but what about moving mount fwd and drilling a new hole closer to the front? May not be workable with the slope of the bumper (not being able to put nut on bottom?) but a thought. Or check with BD. They have some things not advertised on the site and may be able to suggest a better option. I would think those mounts are generic. \

Good luck

 

[cobouldering]

Understand having a better bracket may be preferred but what about moving mount fwd and drilling a new hole closer to the front? May not be workable with the slope of the bumper (not being able to put nut on bottom?) but a thought. Or check with BD. They have some things not advertised on the site and may be able to suggest a better option. I would think those mounts are generic. \

Good luck

Thanks for the idea. I did try to figure out what it would take to move it forward, but it is not feasible. There is no access under that sloped section of metal, and would take a custom bracket anyway. I would rather just get a custom bracket for the holes that CBI provides.

I had hoped that someone else was already running this set up and would be able to provide some input on how they accomplished it.

CBI has yet to respond....

 

[Gouranga]

so i contacted them for you and they said that this is ''normal' that none of em sit right up against it :wow:

 

[cobouldering]

so i contacted them for you and they said that this is ''normal' that none of em sit right up against it :wow:

At least you got a response. I still have not heard from them.

I inquired about the light bar mount.
I inquired about installation instructions.
I informed them about the damage to the bumper during shipping.

CBI has not responded to any of those items.

I cannot recommend anyone do business with CBI. Their product is average. Their price is average to high depending on the item. Their customer service and sales operations SUCK!!!!