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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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where to mount driving lights

I have 4 driving lights and im trying to come up with where to mount them. I dont know what would look best. i considered a roof light bar and mounting them directly on the front bumper. any ideas or thoughts? front of my truck is pictured in my sig.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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i know 01f1502wd has 4 behind his grill and fairlaner has done a write up on mounting them behind the grill
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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I only have 2 behind my grille, and they work great there. I thought about a roof light bar, maybe off a back rack or something. Still considering that if I get some cash for some more lights. Can never have enough light at night.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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I only have 2 behind my grille, and they work great there. I thought about a roof light bar, maybe off a back rack or something. Still considering that if I get some cash for some more lights. Can never have enough light at night.
reminds me of the movie "i am legend" haha

very true though
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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my only problem with mounting them behind the grill is i dont think my grill will allow much light to pass through
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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my only problem with mounting them behind the grill is i dont think my grill will allow much light to pass through
n-fab light bar ftw

http://www.n-fab.com/products/sfID1/.../productID/293
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Apex Rex
I only have 2 behind my grille, and they work great there. I thought about a roof light bar, maybe off a back rack or something. Still considering that if I get some cash for some more lights. Can never have enough light at night.
Take a look at my gallary. Trying to decide if I want to change them, but I like the fact that no one else runs the ovels around here. I also need to get some more for the brush gaurd.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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ya like Jake said, Ive got 4 behind my grill. and i cant tell the difference with and without the grill. Ive already had some encounters with people cutting me off in trafffic and just pulling out into on coming traffic and i flash my lights and they MOVE instantly!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Take a look at the Randy Ellis design bar. It is a straight bolt on, and retains teh tow hooks. I am going to be getting one once I get teh job situation straight.

http://www.randyellisdesign.com/
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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I have four Hella 500's mounted straight to my front bumper. I was very apprehensive about drilling holes due to it being so permanent, but I didn't want to put them behind the grill and I couldn't find a light bar that I liked enough. I'm really happy with the way they turned out. I have a picture in my sig.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Also, I recommend getting the Hellas. They are a very well put together kit and it's hard to beat the price. It's crazy how much brighter they are than stock.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by maddoughboy
Take a look at my gallary. Trying to decide if I want to change them, but I like the fact that no one else runs the ovels around here. I also need to get some more for the brush gaurd.
Oooo, I like!
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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Thanks I get alot of sarcastic remarks. the best one has been "have you found any Raptors latly"
 
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