Hey, is anybody running off-road lights on a stock bumper? I got a set to put on mine, but I can't afford a brush-guard or anything like that and was wondering if it would be ok to run on the stock bumper.

 

You can do it.
I had Hella 500s on my '91 4Runners stock bumper until I got the ARB bumper for it later.

 

dont have any pics but im doing it as well. so far no problems

 

i do!! shes an 85 but you said anyone lol hella 500ff with 100w bulbs. they kick ass.


shot of the mounts

 

Why would it be a problem? You should have plenty of room to mount any light you'd want.

 

Lightforce FTW

Mine stuck out about 6 inches...if not more.

 

Sweet truck, Looks like mine! I'm gonna tint my runnin lights, tail lights, & blinkers too!



OH and this ain't a total thread jack.. I run lights on my bumper.. "BAJA" lights or something.. 15$ @ Walmart, misewell tape a couple mag lights to the front of the truck but they work decent for what I paid..

 

You guys are the best. Only problem I can see is all of the above trucks have steel bumpers, mine is plastic. I got plenty of room and I'm using some sheet metal for stiffening brackets. Look forward to see the install

 

I've got some $17.99 specials mounted to the bumper of my 4runner, the only issue is going fast on a rough road with them on, they bounce around a little.

 

The "bumpers" on newer vehicles are not much. The real bumper in the big steel beam under the lower valance. I made a pre-runner style guard and the stock bumper shook alot. The lights still worked great but shook.

 

i like my hella 700ff with 100w bulbs the bumper is pretty thin so they ten to bounce around when things get bumpy but down the highway there fine i plan on making some brackets to stiffen things up

 

hows the output on the 700ff? i was tempted to fork the extra 10 bucks for the pair at kragens. upon looking at the size of my headlights i got the smaller ones to keep things clean.

 

[QUOTE=Trustyrusty;51076397]Sweet truck, Looks like mine! I'm gonna tint my runnin lights, tail lights, & blinkers too!



HAHAH but mines a SA

 

output is good nice even spread with plenty of throw

 

oh well.. theres a bit more room on that bumper.... watch those retinas residents of san jose

 

[QUOTE=eighty5yota;51077242]Shaddup! Mine will be too.. If your trucks gone in the next few days I did it..

 

Rowdy: you could probably run a strip of 3/16" x1.5" under the stock tupperware and that should keep it from wobbling too bad. Just be sure to run a good ground too.

BTW: How do you like the new Taco compared to your first Gen? Glad to see you were able to keep it...

 

Yeah OC, I was planning to use some sheet metal to stiffen things up. Waiting for this weekend or a free moment in the afternoon/evening to install.

PS The taco is treating me well. I looove the 4wd and the "new-car" reliability is good. Clutch is really hard to press and there are a few quirks here and there but overall it gits r dun.

 

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Rowdy, I know 96redtoy has 4 lights on the front of his taco bumper...