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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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Looking to install a LED light bar on my truck. I have 3 options and was looking for feedback.

#1 - 30" led bar behind lower grill opening (middle of bumper) I will need to notch the frame rails to make it fit. Seen a member on here do it.

#2 - 24" led bar being lower grill. No cutting frame but smaller light.

#3 - 30" led bar behind upper grill. Kind of like how the raptor guys mount them. I have a billet grill with small openings and not sure if it will block the light output.

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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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mounting is simple, feel free to text me about light bar stuff 6785910320
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Here are some pics for reference.

30" bar in lower grill



20" bar in grill


What the 30" bar would have to shine through if I mounted it behind the upper grill.
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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The 30 lower grille is my favorite.
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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30" in bumper opening its the best look. If you don't want to cut your frame just do a 20" with led fogs.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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check out prestige_leds on facebook or IG
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Leaning towards the 30" in the bumper cause it looks bad ***! Just not looking forward to notching the frame
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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If you do it make a write up on how you did it please because I can't find anything on how to do it.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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I've got a 30" behind the upper grille and 10" in the lower opening, with billet grille on both. They block a little light output but there is still a ton there. I like them behind the grille however, should protect against rocks, etc. I can take pictures of them tonight, mounting was really straightforward.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigbucks243
If you do it make a write up on how you did it please because I can't find anything on how to do it.
Yeah I've searched a lot and only found 1 pic of someone who notched the frame. Might need to do a write up.

Originally Posted by canadianguy
I've got a 30" behind the upper grille and 10" in the lower opening, with billet grille on both. They block a little light output but there is still a ton there. I like them behind the grille however, should protect against rocks, etc. I can take pictures of them tonight, mounting was really straightforward.
Yes please snap some pics I'd like to see it. Night shots would be great also.
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