Light bar without looking like an idiot

[Fletch125]

I have wanted a truck for 5 years. Finally made it through college and got a good job that paid enough for a Ram! I'm the second owner and it appears the first may have leveled the truck. Seems to sit 1-2" higher than most of the other rams I see. Because I drive 75 miles a day, a lift isn't super practical. But I do alot of hunting which requires me to do a bit of trail riding and minor off road stuff. So I want a light bar...but I also don't want to look like a complete moron because I'm not lifted. I've seen some grille mounted lights and other low profile bars but I'm not sure I'll like it.
Does anyone have pics of their trucks with a light bar? Looking for some suggestions on brands as well

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[EVc96bKA]

I know it probably doesn't mean much, but don't worry about looking like an idiot. I know people that have 2wd trucks with light bars. Light bars serve many purposes outside of the stereotypical "jacked up" truck look.

Aside from that, I think your truck especially would look good with a light bar on the grill or the top of the truck. Brands are personal preference. Rigid is expensive but they sell good stuff with a great warranty.

You could also get the pod/cube spotlight style lights and mount them on your windshield wiper cowl. Those are lower profile but just as useful.

 

[Demon-HeMi]

I know it probably doesn't mean much, but don't worry about looking like an idiot. I know people that have 2wd trucks with light bars. Light bars serve many purposes outside of the stereotypical "jacked up" truck look.

Aside from that, I think your truck especially would look good with a light bar on the grill or the top of the truck. Brands are personal preference. Rigid is expensive but they sell good stuff with a great warranty.

You could also get the pod/cube spotlight style lights and mount them on your windshield wiper cowl. Those are lower profile but just as useful.

one of my trucks has 2" of ground clearance and has a light bar, does that count lol...

to the OP, just go with what you like, dont worry what others think!

 

[Rampaige]

You could always mount two 7" light bars behind your grill like I did. Out of slight until you need them.




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[Demon-HeMi]

You could always mount two 7" light bars behind your grill like I did. Out of slight until you need them.




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only thing i ran into is i didnt want to remove my shudders

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

since you want the light bar for trails and will want good light output I would suggest not going behind the grille. during testing of light bars behind the grille I saw that a behind the grille light bar only provided 60% of the output that the same one provided in front of the grille. I would look into a bumper mount light bar like nfab or something similar and then put a quality light bar of choice like Rigid. This will get the light bar in a position to give you usable light that isnt blocked by anything.

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[Fletch125]

I like the lower bumper mount look but not sure how I can do it with the tradesman bumper

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[Buckfat]

How about a Bull Bar with a light bar. I do not own a bull bar but there are some that look good.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Another option would be the pillar lights that mount to the hood hinges and then you can do some LED spots.


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[Rzrman328]

There is a member on here that put two 7" bars in the spots for the tow hooks.

 

[Demon-HeMi]

What i did...



Pretty much the same output as the LED cubes

And a friend of mine with 7" bars...

 

[OnSale]

And a friend of mine with 7" bars...

Holy headlight condensation... his driverside headlight is filled with condensation lol...

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[VegasDragger45]

I put mine behind the grille. A 28” bar fits perfectly

 

[Maligator]

I wouldn't worry about looking like an idiot. First off you got a good looking truck and no matter what you decide as long as you install it well and looks professional and not half assed no one will think you ridiculous. I just installed my light in my bull bar. Maybe a little overkill but I like the look, think it makes it more aggressive. No sense in pleasing everyone else as long as you dig it. Here's mine

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[R/T_Fire]

Do the tow hooks mount the same for 1500's as they do 2500's?

There is always something like this if anyone makes it for a 1500 or can make it yourself or if the 2500 ones will work somehow.

03-14 Dodge 2500/3500 Baja Designs Mounts | PattonFab

2003-2016 Dodge 2500/3500 27″ Single Row 150 watt LED & Mount Combo. Kit | PattonFab

I had this one on my 07 and loved it
03-14 Dodge Lo-Pro Light Bar 2 Tab Black Powder Coated | PattonFab

I'm not sure if these products will work and are just ideas

 

[BassDaggett]

There are also basic license plate mounts that allow up to a 20" light bar. Can typically find them under $40 on Amazon

 

[bryan28]

I would put the lights either behind the grill or where the tow hooks would be in the bumper if it were me. On the roof looks like doodoo IMO.

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Here's my thread and install...
http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=105556



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[GabAlmighty]

You say you drive 75 miles a day for work, i'm gonna assume that's highway. A lightbar on your windshield is gonna howl like a ************.

 

[9th]

Mine is not a Light bar(Check my Signature).
Me think mine look stupid because it's only creates a wind drag and it is not an off-road truck
But I like it when I use along non-pave road.

Several guys ask me what is the purpose of that light(maybe a sarcastic question).
My answer is I am afraid of the dark.