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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 06:04 PM
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Can't find anything cause 3 letter words are ignored in search.....which has always bugged the crap out of me.......that means you can't search for ATF, OIL, ABS, etc etc etc.......

Thinking of installing this one.....but was wondering if anybody else had done one.........:
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 06:24 PM
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Just curious where you're going to install the light bar?
I do hate to spoil your party, but I did notice their disclaimer about it being for off road use only. It looks like you're possibly in California. I think if mounted outside the car it would be a big no-no with the CHP.
Sorry to dampen your enthusiasm..
 
Old Oct 7, 2020 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 56chevydan
Just curious where you're going to install the light bar?
I do hate to spoil your party, but I did notice their disclaimer about it being for off road use only. It looks like you're possibly in California. I think if mounted outside the car it would be a big no-no with the CHP.
Sorry to dampen your enthusiasm..
Thanks Debbie Downer for the words of encouragement.........and fwiw, mounting it under the lic plate.......jeeez........where do they come from???

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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 11:51 PM
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I replaced my grille with mesh and bolted some into the bumper using a metal bracket.


 
Old Nov 4, 2020 | 12:43 PM
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Any tips on running the wires from the engine compartment into the dash?

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Old Nov 4, 2020 | 05:52 PM
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Any tips on running the wires from the engine compartment into the dash?

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There are two large robber gromets on either side of the firewall you can use to snake the wires through.
 
Old Dec 8, 2020 | 10:58 PM
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I installed a pair of Paia driving lights in the lower bumper opening, hanging from the top. Not a problem.
 
Old Dec 8, 2020 | 11:55 PM
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I installed a pair of Paia driving lights in the lower bumper opening, hanging from the top. Not a problem.
Pictures, please!
 
Old Dec 9, 2020 | 07:51 PM
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Pictures, please!


If I'd had decent rectangular lights, I might have put them in the grill instead, but these work fine.
 
Old Dec 11, 2020 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Zardiw
Can't find anything cause 3 letter words are ignored in search.....which has always bugged the crap out of me.......that means you can't search for ATF, OIL, ABS, etc etc etc.......
I hate that, too. Honestly, if I really want to find something I do a google search. For example: "Light bar" site:fitfreak.net
 
Old Dec 16, 2020 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by degnaw
I replaced my grille with mesh and bolted some into the bumper using a metal bracket.

That's nice!....very innovative! ........Kudos.......
 
Old Dec 16, 2020 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Bassguitarist1985
There are two large robber gromets on either side of the firewall you can use to snake the wires through.
Thank you!......Unable to find these though............

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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by GrE8_Fit
I hate that, too. Honestly, if I really want to find something I do a google search. For example: "Light bar" site:fitfreak.net
Great Idea........Thank you!
 
Old Dec 16, 2020 | 08:56 AM
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I'll be installing this in the next few days...........will show pics afterwards.

And for now, I'm just going to wire the Light Bar Relay to the High Beams Wire.........so they'll come on when I'm using High Beams.......and I'm practicing conscientous high beam control to avoid blinding people........

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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 09:48 PM
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I got it installed.....on a road trip now......and that sucker is BRIGHT......lol...

Need to add pics........when I get home....

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Old Dec 23, 2020 | 10:23 AM
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Had to take the bumper off first......then used a 1" square steel tube as a spacer and it mounted to the bottom of the steel bumper bar pretty easy.

Need to lower it about 3/4" or so...may use a 1 1/2 spacer steel tube instead.



 
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