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02-17-2016, 07:00 AM
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Re: Light bar behind grill
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I like the way you did it, I just decided to go with a single row so it would fit in there, which it does perfectly
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How did you mount your pods ? and are they flush and do they shake when you're going down the road
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02-18-2016, 06:07 PM
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Re: Light bar behind grill
I just got light pods for my 98. How did you wire yours? And do you think that the grill is strong enough to hold them if I drilled into it to mount them?
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02-19-2016, 05:10 AM
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I just got light pods for my 98. How did you wire yours? And do you think that the grill is strong enough to hold them if I drilled into it to mount them?
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I wouldn't drill into the grille, they will be shaky. I'd definitely find somewhere else to put them (between tow hooks, in fog light holes in valence, etc.)
I just tapped into my bars wiring to keep it all one switch, just bumped the fuse and switch amp up a bit.
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02-19-2016, 07:56 AM
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Re: Light bar behind grill
Whats the specs on your light bar? You sold me on the idea with how bright it is.
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02-19-2016, 08:06 AM
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Just did this today. I got some long bolts and bolted it to the top piece. I got a 06 ranger
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would really like some pics of how you mounted it. I have the same grille and would like to do the same!
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02-19-2016, 11:43 AM
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Whats the specs on your light bar? You sold me on the idea with how bright it is.
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Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KYD...ywords=shanren
It's just a cheap China bar. But it's bright and no moisture has gotten in it. So I'm pleased with it.
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02-19-2016, 12:54 PM
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Re: Light bar behind grill
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Originally Posted by 2006_FX4
I wouldn't drill into the grille, they will be shaky. I'd definitely find somewhere else to put them (between tow hooks, in fog light holes in valence, etc.)
I just tapped into my bars wiring to keep it all one switch, just bumped the fuse and switch amp up a bit.
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Okay thank you. But how did you wire the bar? Did you run wires or is there a wire already there for fog lights?
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02-19-2016, 05:06 PM
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Okay thank you. But how did you wire the bar? Did you run wires or is there a wire already there for fog lights?
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I ran wires because I've got factory fog lights. I added an aftermarket switch for my bar and pods.
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Re: Light bar behind grill
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I ran wires because I've got factory fog lights.
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Okay thanks
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02-22-2016, 08:49 AM
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Re: Light bar behind grill
2006_FX4 - I did some research, looked/poked around my Ranger on a rare warm February day and I believe mine would be the same exact setup. I see what you mean by having the whittle the plastic center brace. There seems to be a little less than 2" of clearance as is.
My next question is, was there a reason why you purchased this length lightbar? Was it just the most economical for the length of lightbar? I'd like to see if I can get a light that spans almost the full length of the grill... which I forgot the write down the measurements but I believe was somewhere around 30".
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02-22-2016, 01:45 PM
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2006_FX4 - I did some research, looked/poked around my Ranger on a rare warm February day and I believe mine would be the same exact setup. I see what you mean by having the whittle the plastic center brace. There seems to be a little less than 2" of clearance as is. My next question is, was there a reason why you purchased this length lightbar? Was it just the most economical for the length of lightbar? I'd like to see if I can get a light that spans almost the full length of the grill... which I forgot the write down the measurements but I believe was somewhere around 30".
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I got that one because it was cheap, had adjustable mounting points and it fit inside the grille slat really well. I think with the 30" you will lose some light on either side of the grille.
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02-23-2016, 07:03 AM
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Re: Light bar behind grill
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I got that one because it was cheap, had adjustable mounting points and it fit inside the grille slat really well. I think with the 30" you will lose some light on either side of the grille.
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Do you think I would even with my lame honeycomb grill?
I see what you're saying with yours since you have those 2 plastic "columns" before it has the honeycomb pattern on either side.
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02-23-2016, 07:44 AM
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Re: Light bar behind grill
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Do you think I would even with my lame honeycomb grill?
I see what you're saying with yours since you have those 2 plastic "columns" before it has the honeycomb pattern on either side.
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I've seen people put light pods or the halogen round ones behind their honey comb grills and it looked pretty nice.
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02-26-2016, 06:00 PM
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I hope to have mine mounted begin the grill later tonight. I've got everything laying out ready to go in and the grille off just got to mount it.
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02-27-2016, 11:33 AM
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I have some trim pieces to fab where I cut the grille out and I need to re aim them but it is in.
Makes the factory lights look like a candle.
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