thinking of adding a hidden light bar

[Toadster]

digging into more options... I figure, once this is mounted, you won't want to tear it apart to fix it (if it's a cheap part)

I'm reaching out to Diode Dynamics on a dual 12" light bar setup
IMHO setting up 2 x 12" bars would fill the space nicely (there's a 28" opening) - granted they're $340 and you still need a wiring harness, figure $400 for all parts

Diode Dynamics Stage Series 12in SAE/DOT White Light Bar (Pair), SAE/DOT Driving
(example below)

 

[Toadster]

here's my data thus far...
2nd page on this sheet where you'll get links, etc
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_oBZXJyo2DVhMCLk41e5Quza27XHuigLh6Mez6WaKis/edit?usp=sharing

 

[RCST]

How are you going to mount it?

 

[Toadster]

How are you going to mount it?

behind the grill, most likely on the crash bar support, will need to trim the radiator air deflector as it runs overtop the crash bar, but should be able to drill/attach there - just need the correct height mount to get it inside that pocket under the main grill

 

[RCST]

Nice, can't wait to see how it turns out.

 

[Lightning Struck]

I would suggest using rivnuts in the crash bar. Do not just tap it.

 

[Toadster]

Yep that’s my plan

 

[Toadster]

parts arrived, DD had a 15% off sale - just need to wait to get an intercooler then I'll crack the front off

DD said with these mounts instead of the regular ones should reduce the overall width from 30" to 26" which should fit perfectly!!

Parts ordered:
Diode Dynamics Stage Series 12in SAE/DOT White Light Bar (Pair), SAE/DOT Driving ~$400
Heavy Duty Dual Output Light Bar Wiring Harness ~$60
Stage Series 12 Inch U Bracket Pair ~$45

with the sale I got everything for ~$415, I was originally thinking a $100 light bar, but it's a $60k SUV, may as well go with a decent setup (but not obscene like Baja Designs)

 

[Jeppo]

I was originally thinking a $100 light bar, but it's a $60k SUV, may as well go with a decent setup

IMHO, a $60,000 vehicle comes with a lighted glove box.

 

[Toadster]

IMHO, a $60,000 vehicle comes with a lighted glove box.

LOL

 

[Sperez]

I added some amber leds on my explorer, they are hidden and mounted on the crash bar

 

[Toadster]

I added some amber leds on my explorer, they are hidden and mounted on the crash bar

Pics?

 

[Sperez]

Pics?

 

[Sperez]

Pics?

 

[Toadster]

View attachment 17338

Are those Baja S2?

 

[Sperez]

Are those Baja S2?

https://www.morimotohid.com/2Banger-LED-Pods-NCS-Wide-Beam

 

[Toadster]

https://www.morimotohid.com/2Banger-LED-Pods-NCS-Wide-Beam

Very nice! How’s The light output at night.

 

[Sperez]

Very nice! How’s The light output at night.

It’s actually good, I’ll post some pics later

 

[Sperez]

Very nice! How’s The light output at night.

Amber leds only

 

[Sperez]

Very nice! How’s The light output at night.

With headlights on