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I want to add a light bar to the front of my 24 Lariat. Problem is the logical location (labeled #2 in pic) has very limited space and will only support about a 12 inch width light bar. I was wondering about the possibility of mounting a longer light bar in either the #1 or #3 locations. Any suggestions? I would love to see pics if you've got something installed. I searched the "What have you done..." entries and only saw one with a 12" bar in the #2 location. TIA.
I want to add a light bar to the front of my 24 Lariat. Problem is the logical location (labeled #2 in pic) has very limited space and will only support about a 12 inch width light bar. I was wondering about the possibility of mounting a longer light bar in either the #1 or #3 locations. Any suggestions? I would love to see pics if you've got something installed. I searched the "What have you done..." entries and only saw one with a 12" bar in the #2 location. TIA.
I like these M&Rs. Do you have any experience with the install? Didn't look to difficult.
Sorry, that wasn't my post; I don't have any LED strips on my F250.
The poster mentioned no drilling was required, IIRC. They seem to be purpose-made for the F250 to fit easily and nicely.
I'd likely consider those if I were in need of some LED lights.
Don’t discount a 12” bar at your #2 location. If you go with a quality manufacturer, that 12” light may provide plenty of light. Many folks add way too many lights for their real-world application. If it’s mostly to be used while driving on maintained roads, during inclement weather, or light off-roading, you may easily get the coverage you need with a short light bar. BD is local to me so I went in and talked to them about the best setup for what I needed. I have two LP6 lights on the front, one squadron light on each side and two on the back.
I have seen a few put a light bar on your position #1. They just bolt the mounting bracket right to the top side of the bumper where that plastic pad is and it works. Position #2 can be used to put a short bar in that space or get a mounting bar that runs across and connects where the tow hooks are if you want to run a longer light or more round/square lights. I have seen one person mount lights on #3. That may work depending on the type of conditions you may encounter while driving.
I installed a 22" LED light bar in position #1. I removed the bumper trim pad and trimmed to fit the light bar mounting brackets. (a couple of the mounting tabs broke off when removing pad. I used 3M trim tape when reinstalling the pad)
I drilled and installled nut serts in the bumper for the light bar mounting brackets
My light bar is powered by an upfitter switch and controlled by the high beam dimmer switch, using an adaptor that taps into the headlight wiring harness....
I installed a 22" LED light bar in position #1. I removed the bumper trim pad and trimmed to fit the light bar mounting brackets. (a couple of the mounting tabs broke off when removing pad. I used 3M trim tape when reinstalling the pad)
I drilled and installled nut serts in the bumper for the light bar mounting brackets
My light bar is powered by an upfitter switch and controlled by the high beam dimmer switch, using an adaptor that taps into the headlight wiring harness....
Wow - nice job, professional and clean. That's the way to do it, if you're going the lightbar route. But I do like those lights that mimic the old KC lights.
My light bar is powered by an upfitter switch and controlled by the high beam dimmer switch, using an adaptor that taps into the headlight wiring harness....
What adapter did you use. Nice to see some effort put into nice wiring.
Last edited by Tom S; Dec 14, 2024 at 09:13 PM.
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