I'm really wanting an Smittybilt's RPD Light Bar but I can't figure out how it mounts on the bumper. From the pictures it looks like it bolts at the ends right through the bumper, but I was wondering how sturdy that is. It seems that it would only be bolting through the fiberglass. I emailed them about a week ago to ask how but I haven't gotten a response as of yet (it is Christmas though so I understand). Just wondering if anyone knows or has one close up pictures would be great.
Here's the cheapest I found it:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Bumpers-T...+FX4#ancResult

 

I just went through this debacle on which light bar. I read that the RPD requires drilling. You have to drill through your actual bumper, which is metal, not the upper bumper molding which is plastic, not fiberglass. In the end I went with the Smittybilt Light bar...much cleaner and less flashy. It bolts directly through two holes already in the front...takes 5 mins and it's very sturdy. Very happy with it. I ordered it through Top Gun Customz for $117 shipped to my door.





I also drilled my own holes and ran all the wiring internally.

 

well i was thinking the rpd because a little more protection, but then again it's only 1.5" thick. I'm not sure how protective that would be with much of anything besides like a stray branch or so. Any other opinions?

 

By the way, I've been keeping up with your build thread TunaSlayer. Nice truck

 

Well I could see it protecting the lights from small branches, but I could also see it putting a nice dent in your bumper if you slammed something hard. Thanks for reading my thread

 

I'm really digging the simple install and look of the street bar you have. Are those 6, 7, or 8" lights on there? I looked in your thread but couldn't find anything.

 

they're just the regular Black Magic 500s...I dont think they make different sizes.