Rob1334

Liking the output. Stinks but I am waiting until I get my retrofit headlights and custom wiring harness that already has a power source to splice in to my brights. Don't really feel like wiring it up twice... Can't wait to use it this summer tho, drive a lot of night backroads with lots of critters.. should make it stupid easy to see them.

dannytexas

I did drill holes to fit the brackets. I also added stainless washers, bolts and nylon locking nuts.
Behind the grill will be fine in regards to light.
I just wanted the LED's show and be as bright as possible.
Good luck mate
DAnny

dannytexas

I decided I didn't like the switches I had for my Rigid reverse lights and the SR light bar.
I removed them and just installed a set that look a little more factory and easier to find in the dark.

They are lit with one light (very dim like dash) when truck is on and then a larger much brighter light when you activate the switches.
My reverse lights auto on when I go in reverse and SR auto on's when I hit the brights. Really wont use the switches often but when needing some light when trucks off these will be handy.
I also installed it in a 3 switch panel so I have an open slot for future accessories.

Here are the old switches (small round black with red lights) I had and the new ones the longer square ones with blue lights
Looks better I think.
Danny

foxracer2759

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I like those switches and that little switch panel.. Where did you get that from? I have a switch from OTRATTW that look like those

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terraformer

Alright, dannytexas, come on up to Iowa and do the exact same thing for my FX4!

Really, superb work there. Love what you did. Still trying to decide if I want to go with D2s beside the license plate, or go the SR 30" route like you - and if so, whether to cut the grille or place behind...

Decisions, decisions....

dannytexas

Hey fox, that's exactly where I got them and the switch plate too.
I was going for the center stack but sometimes when I need light when I'm I outside its easier to open the door and the switches are right there.
If they are in the center my short **** can barely reach in and hit the switches.

Only question now is what do I slap in the 3rd available slot in the plate?!?!
Danny

dannytexas

Thanks Terra!

A suggestion would be to go big on the first go so you have no regrets.
If you are anything like me you'll buy the D2's and then shortly after wonder if you should have gone SR for my light. I'm sure the D2's are great but the SR is greater.
In regards to the SR- grill you could wire everything up as that won't change with your final mounting location.
Then put the light bar behind the grill and use vice grips or small clamps to attach it to the grille braces. Shut the hood and turn on the light, if you're happy with the light and looks then drill the holes and mount and your done.
However after clamping and turning on you feel it looks better like mine you can cut the fins.
With small wire cutters you can cut the fins at the bases and it will take about 5 minutes, honestly it's very fast with no measuring cause you cut at the base all around the parameter and the piece falls out.
Reclamp the bar sticking through the grille, drill and bolt, done.

Let me know if you need more info or have any questions.

foxracer2759

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yea i thought about them in the center console too, but i figured it would be easier to flip the switches on and off if it was closer to the steering wheel. what switch bodies did you buy? the one i bought has 5 pins on the back and I cant figure out how to wire it so the switch light is on when the 20" light bar is on. im thinking about getting that switch panel and redoing my switches.I like my led light bar switch location but I have back up lights and im eventually going to do what you did in the grill but behind it. so i kinda want them all together.

jimmyk

I don't plan on keeping the 6bar forever tho just haven't decided which aftermarket grille I like best yet that's the only reason I chose that setup! But I do understand where you're coming from and agree that the 30 or 40" sr would produce a better overall output if I were planning to keep the 6bar.. Also planning a 20" for the bumper and 50" roof mounted one in the future as well!