Anyone with a 3rd Gen drill into the front bumper for aux. lights?
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I have a set of Hella 500's mounted on my 2nd Gen. Just make sure you have a sharp bit when you start drilling. It really wasn't hard at all, and the bumper seems to hold them with no problems. Take a look if you like:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...65480657RkwCIM
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...65480657RkwCIM
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There is a thin layer of metal under the plastic if you have the color keyed bumpers as opposed to chrome. I'm not sure if the chrome ones would be a bit more stable or not if the top layer is a metal. Regardless, I'm sure it will hold the lights no problem. If you use them off-road though, be prepared for the beams to bounce like crazy. Also, make sure they remain tight after a run. Those lights are going to be a little heavier than the PIAAs I'm running I would think. I don't know if one could mount an extra strip of metal underneath to give it better support or not.
No movement at all now with the TJM. Much better off-road performance.
No movement at all now with the TJM. Much better off-road performance.
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I do have a chrome bumper, but was wondering how you got the lights to stay. they have a bolt, with a nut right? so how did you get under the bumper to tighten the nut?
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I do have a chrome bumper, but was wondering how you got the lights to stay. they have a bolt, with a nut right? so how did you get under the bumper to tighten the nut?
I do have a chrome bumper, but was wondering how you got the lights to stay. they have a bolt, with a nut right? so how did you get under the bumper to tighten the nut?
I use to have the stock bumper, but not for over a year now.
http://pnw4runners.net/tando/mod5c.jpg
I had to go to the store and buy a long 10" extension for my socket set.
You place the light on top of the bumper with the bolt going down through the hole.
Then you get from underneath and reach way up inside with the extension on your socket, and tighten up the lock washer and nut.
Not sure if the 3rd gen bumpers like yours have the room under there or not, but it was pretty easy with the 2nd gen bumper.
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