32" Curved behind the grill
10-27-2015, 10:43 PM
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32" Curved behind the grill
People on the forum have stated and accomplished putting a 32" straight light bar behind the grill of our f150s to get some extra and "theft proof" lightning. It was only $10 extra for a curved, and i
wanted to see if it would fit. I purchased it off Amazon for $70 with free two day shipping. It obviously isn't as bright as rigid. Or throws near as far. But it is bright, it also looks pretty bad ***.
Steps-
1)Remove top black piece once you open the hood. It's held in with multiple Philips head screws. Some of them break. Just cut them off
2) remove grill, some Philips heads along the top of grill. Then you remove parking lights and get a few behind there. Then there are some push tabs behind the grill. One of mine were stuck. After 5 minutes I just broke it off, it's fine.
3) place light bar on the bar. I just measured about a finger width on both sides.
4) mark holes and drill. You will need longer bolts or cut the bottom lip to get the nuts on the bolts. I cut the lower lip. No need to cut the center bar like with a straight.
5) wire up light bar and reassemble. I left the Philips head screw clips off my black piece. I have a buddy that hasn't had his for years. It won't go anywhere.
A straight bar will force you to notch the vertical bar that the hood assembly latch is connected to. But no need for this curved bar. It is touching the grill, but it fits just fine.
Link to bar I used -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PRVVZ5G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_G9wjwbJR0AK5R
wanted to see if it would fit. I purchased it off Amazon for $70 with free two day shipping. It obviously isn't as bright as rigid. Or throws near as far. But it is bright, it also looks pretty bad ***.
Steps-
1)Remove top black piece once you open the hood. It's held in with multiple Philips head screws. Some of them break. Just cut them off
2) remove grill, some Philips heads along the top of grill. Then you remove parking lights and get a few behind there. Then there are some push tabs behind the grill. One of mine were stuck. After 5 minutes I just broke it off, it's fine.
3) place light bar on the bar. I just measured about a finger width on both sides.
4) mark holes and drill. You will need longer bolts or cut the bottom lip to get the nuts on the bolts. I cut the lower lip. No need to cut the center bar like with a straight.
5) wire up light bar and reassemble. I left the Philips head screw clips off my black piece. I have a buddy that hasn't had his for years. It won't go anywhere.
A straight bar will force you to notch the vertical bar that the hood assembly latch is connected to. But no need for this curved bar. It is touching the grill, but it fits just fine.
Link to bar I used -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PRVVZ5G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_G9wjwbJR0AK5R
Last edited by the01kingranch; 10-27-2015 at 10:47 PM.
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10-27-2015, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by danetbra63
What are the headlights you have?
Housings-http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/381180172719
Bought from that seller even. Good cust. Service
Bulbs- New Brights LED Headlight Conversion Kit All Bulb Sizes 80W 6400LM Cree LED Replaces Halogen and HID Bulbs - 9007 (HB5) Dual-Beam LED https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MOR4DEQ..._QIdmwbTM6Y5MT
I believe these.
10-28-2015, 06:42 PM
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So the curved bar gets rid of the headaches from a straight bar behind the grill? Looks like I might be getting one soon then
10-28-2015, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by fordguy2100
So the curved bar gets rid of the headaches from a straight bar behind the grill? Looks like I might be getting one soon then
I would like for the people who have straights to chime in.
10-28-2015, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by the01kingranch
If it's a headache to cut the vertical support. It wouldn't be too hard, but it would be something extra to do. And a lot of people probably don't want to cut up their truck too much.
I would like for the people who have straights to chime in.
I would like for the people who have straights to chime in.
10-28-2015, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fordguy2100
Yeah by headache I was meaning extra work and permanent alteration to the truck. Sounds like the curved bar is pretty much mount and play (besides the drilling for the bolts; that's not an issue)
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10-28-2015, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by the01kingranch
Yup. Your correct. I have one that's guaranteed to fit in the original post. I will post pics of light output in a couple of days maybe.
10-28-2015, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by the01kingranch
Yes. The link posted is the link to the one I used.
