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Old Jan 4, 2021 | 07:08 AM
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Cutting conners Do or Do Not

Is there any downside to mounting a light this way. Cutting the grill while it’s attached just curious on some thoughts Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2021 | 07:41 AM
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Is there any downside to mounting a light this way. Cutting the grill while it’s attached just curious on some thoughts Thanks. https://youtu.be/u79JxyG95mM
it looked like the cut all of the bottom retainer snap in clips off when they put in the upper bar. Not sure how much that would cause the grill to shake around and make a bunch of noise.
 
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I did it. Been running it that way for over a year...no problems!



 
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I did it. Been running it that way for over a year...no problems!


Did you remove the grill or install with grill on?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2021 | 06:21 PM
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Did you remove the grill or install with grill on?
I removed my grille to cut it. I see no reason why you couldn't do it on the truck like they did in the video though.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2021 | 08:44 PM
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I used an oscillating tool, didn’t remove the grill. Still super solid.







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I removed my grille to cut it. I see no reason why you couldn't do it on the truck like they did in the video though.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2021 | 09:02 PM
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Wonder if this is possible doing the same with a 2021 Platinum grill?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2021 | 09:37 PM
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Wonder if this is possible doing the same with a 2021 Platinum grill?
OR mount a baja designs 10" ONX6 light bar in the bumper. use their upfitter harness. zero hacking on your 70k truck. :shrug:
 
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Old Jan 5, 2021 | 10:22 PM
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OR mount a baja designs 10" ONX6 light bar in the bumper. use their upfitter harness. zero hacking on your 70k truck. :shrug:
I'd thought about settling for that too, but I think I'd prefer more light output.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2021 | 10:41 PM
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the 40inch curved bar from rough country works great. It’s like switching on a small star on the front of the truck. Turning it off makes even the regular high beams seem like parking lights!

Totally worth the “hacking”

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I'd thought about settling for that too, but I think I'd prefer more light output.
 
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