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Old 02-07-2012, 10:33 PM
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Anyone know where to find bumper with headlight cutouts?

After lifting my truck my headlights ended up being too high. I've been looking into mounting stock headlights in my bumper to make me legal as well as giving it a unique look I kind of dig. I've seen a few show trucks with it done and I've noticed all of them have the exact same bumper kit and headlight setup. So either they all went to the same shop to get them custom installed of there is a bumper kit with the cutouts already there. I've looked all around for superduty body kits and haven't had any luck. If anyone knows where I could find it or know that they were all custom installs that would be appreciated.


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Old 02-08-2012, 12:13 AM
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That is a very interesting setup. First time i've ever seen it.
 
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Old 02-08-2012, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by JT301
That is a very interesting setup. First time i've ever seen it.
First time I've seen it on a SuperDuty. Looks stupid I think. If youre going to go to that much trouble fabing a bumper, fab a headlight that doesnt look retarded in the bumper.

I have seen them on some of the power company company's bigger trucks. The 4x4 International trucks have sealed beam lights in the bumper.
 
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Old 02-08-2012, 01:45 AM
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Looks stupid I think. If youre going to go to that much trouble fabing a bumper, fab a headlight that doesnt look retarded in the bumper.
I'll have to agree, harsh words and all. Even simple rectangle or round headlights would look better.
 
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Old 02-08-2012, 05:31 AM
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I agree on the appearance ..... Looks klugged. I would guess they are not to practice either and seem to be meant for show.
 
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Old 02-08-2012, 09:09 AM
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I'll have to agree, harsh words and all. Even simple rectangle or round headlights would look better.
Fourth that saying.
 
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Old 02-08-2012, 09:15 AM
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In other words hockeypuck000, no, they don't know where to find one. Sorry, I don't either. I'll flip through some of my mags, maybe there is something in there.
 
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Old 02-08-2012, 09:19 AM
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Well the idea seems to be pretty unpopular, plus no one seems to have any information on them so I'm just gonna toss that idea and just go with some square headlights. I wasn't excited about hacking a hole that big in my bumper and hoping it turned out good anyways. I've got a dented spare bumper I'm gonna practice with so now I just need to figure out what to do about blinkers.
 
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Old 02-08-2012, 10:55 PM
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Find some nice projector HID lights and add them in, they are smaller and will put out alot better lighting on the road!!!
 
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Sorry for my harsh words. I generally try to avoid that!

Simply put, the headlights were designed to fit the fender, not the bumper!
There are plenty of lights that WILL look good there.
 
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Old 02-09-2012, 12:43 AM
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Pretty unique, a first for me too. I am guessing they are too high to be reaimed properly? I am guessing the bumper was cut and a bucket was fabbed for the headlight, then the metal was refinished. Total custom job. If that is the case, you could mount any headlight you wanted in there.
 
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Have you tried the ugly store?
 
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Try putting the left light on the right and the right on the left. It would follow the lines of the bumper better. Might look a bit better.
 
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Except the reflectors aren't designed for that orientation...
 
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Originally Posted by JPA76
Try putting the left light on the right and the right on the left. It would follow the lines of the bumper better. Might look a bit better.
Meant to add install them upside down..
 


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