88XtraCabDLX

I'm thinking about putting some Hella Lights on the bumper of my 01. I searched but I got a lot of aftermarket bumpers with lights. So if anyone has pics of Stock bumper with lights up front, or what other set ups you used to put lights in front of the grill I'd like to see them

TIA

uberhahn

Check out my avatar. I can send you detailed pics if you need.

3 Hella 500s - pencil beam. Very sufficient, very bright. I've had zero engine temp issues with this. They are very sturdy and do not move, wiggle even on Michigan roads.

uber

drguitarum2005

Look at the pics in the link of my profile. I have two Hella Black Magics up front. VERY bright, pretty easy installation and sturdy. I can give you more details if needed

04 Rocko Taco

I was goinbg to say, I have seen some pics around here, but just couldnt point you to them...but now...here they are. lol.

gregbreakseverything

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/new-aux-lighting-90276/

The lights worked awsome, lots of space on the 99+ bumpers, no shaking.

Avsfreak1234

they are a tight fit on my 98s bumper but work great. Ill get pics this weekend

Bazooka_cow

this is what i did. i know you wanted bumper pictures but this is a little different. they worked pretty kick ass too, i was suprised because of the the spots that the grille covers. i think a billet grille is needed though! oh the bottom pics get bigger.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/aftermarket-lighting-95000/

88XtraCabDLX

I like those they look

Did you have space left between the grill and back of the lights?

Yes I'd like to see a pic of the bumper and where the mounts go into or just a bigger pic, do you run all three on one switch?

wjwerdna

it needs to be blasted and repainted, but at this point (pic was taken winter 05/06) it is too rusty too care (... MI rust sucks). Either way it is pretty sturdy, I don't get any wobble in the lights, welded all from 3/4 square tube?, pretty basic i guess

88XtraCabDLX

Nice Work but i don't think I've grill room

Now you got me thinking.
[off topic] You, me & uber should hit some trails sometime[/ on topic]

wjwerdna

[always off-topic for me]
definately... where are you located... ? i remember someone else was close(er) to flint (im on the west coast of MI right now) and will be in flint in a week or two... anyway, "the Mounds" outside flint is a possibility...
[maybe veering towards an eventual on-topic convo, but prolly not]

88XtraCabDLX

Metro Detroit Troy area I've been thinkin about a Silverlake run. I usually only run my Rhino @ the mounds to many deep water holes for my daily driver.

aowRS

Hella 4000 Eurobeams (100 watt each). The stock bumper is not up to this task, so I formed 1/4" steel struts that tie the lamp mount to the frame head. Rock solid.













Andreas

gregbreakseverything

There is probobly still a half inch between the grill and the back of the lights. Hella 500's are way slimmer than my kc daylighters though.

Where did you get those swtches. They look great!

aowRS

Greg,
Local Toyota dealer. One came with the truck for the stock Hella Micro DE lamps.

Andreas

88XtraCabDLX

Why 1/4 was the bumper flexin that much?

aowRS

The 4000s are very heavy lamps and the bumper is extremely thin steel. The light would bounce all over the place on a normal road. Two days after installing the lights, they were anchored for good.

Four years later - same bulbs and no issues.

Andreas

88XtraCabDLX

Anybody but Lightforce 240s on a stock 3rd gen bumper?
Anybody buy stuff from these guys... Lightforce 240 Blitz

88XtraCabDLX

Thanx Andreas I went with the Hella 4000 and the straps under the bumper to hold them steady heres a Pic...

rocket

iTrader: (1)

Looks really nice. You should add your pic(s) to the other thread.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/lets-see-your-off-road-lights-98597/