Lightbar installs....POST EM!

[TooTrill_Night]

Alright, I'm looking at installing a 42in light bar in the bumper (no tow hooks) of my 2018 Sport bumper. Can any of you shed some light (no pun) on installs (ie wiring, switches, brackets, etc.) Pictures if you have them!

 

[Mudder]

I’ve got everything I need, but grad school and a 14 month old have not been conducive to my getting it installed. I just got a wiring harness off eBay. Switch is personal preference and one I like I’ve used before. I also went with a curved 42” bar. The one I got is a black one instead of the normal chrome. Based on what I’ve read, most just use flat stock and mount it to the back of the bumper using two factory bumper bolts and the mounts included with the light bars. That’s my plan. I’ve got the flat stock, just need the time to do it all.


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[TooTrill_Night]

I’ve got everything I need, but grad school and a 14 month old have not been conducive to my getting it installed. I just got a wiring harness off eBay. Switch is personal preference and one I like I’ve used before. I also went with a curved 42” bar. The one I got is a black one instead of the normal chrome. Based on what I’ve read, most just use flat stock and mount it to the back of the bumper using two factory bumper bolts and the mounts included with the light bars. That’s my plan. I’ve got the flat stock, just need the time to do it all.


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That sounds great! You possibly have any links to your purchases?

 

[Mudder]

Sure...

Wiring harness... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R7IOOMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iGyZAbHE1H0Z5

Switch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00641K3J2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6IyZAbYTDNY83

Light... https://m.ebay.com/itm/Led-Light-Ba...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I got the flat stock at Home Depot. I know the switch is high, but I think it looks nice and I know it works well as I had the same one on my Jeep.


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[TooTrill_Night]

Sure...

Wiring harness... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R7IOOMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iGyZAbHE1H0Z5

Switch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00641K3J2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6IyZAbYTDNY83

Light... https://m.ebay.com/itm/Led-Light-Bar-Nilight-42Inch-240W-Curved-Spot-Flood-Combo-Led-Off-Road-Lights-Su/152688327779?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I got the flat stock at Home Depot. I know the switch is high, but I think it looks nice and I know it works well as I had the same one on my Jeep.


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Wow, you great! Thats exactly the lightbar I was looking at lol

 

[Mudder]

It looks nice and fairly well made. But idk if it performs well or not as its currently still sitting on my bedroom floor. Same goes for the wiring harness. Seems well made. Hopefully in another week or so I’ll have enough time to get it all installed.


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[RoadRamblerNJ]

It looks nice and fairly well made. But idk if it performs well or not as its currently still sitting on my bedroom floor. Same goes for the wiring harness. Seems well made. Hopefully in another week or so I’ll have enough time to get it all installed.


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Wiring harness is well made but scrap the switch and buy a better one rated for DC voltage. Some are only rated amps/volts A/C. They won't last long in a 12VDC truck. I bought these...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075XN857R/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=A226X21MQYKWYE&psc=1

The description is wrong. They are not DPDT, they are DPST as you can plainly see in the pics. Also, it is only marked On/Off.

I also bought a DPDT for my Mictuning light bar that is white or amber. I will wire it flick up for white and down for fog purposes. Here is the DPDT switch pic...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075XMFLQC#

 

[RoadRamblerNJ]

It looks nice and fairly well made. But idk if it performs well or not as its currently still sitting on my bedroom floor. Same goes for the wiring harness. Seems well made. Hopefully in another week or so I’ll have enough time to get it all installed.


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Same problem. Pile O Lights and no time.

 

[JB1]

I prefer the rough country black series so it doesn’t stand out so much and make your truck look like it’s smiling lol. They come with the relay harness, switch and everything needed, plug n play

http://www.roughcountry.com/40-inch-curved-led-light-bar-72940bl.html

Use this method for bringing the switch into the cab

http://www.ramforum.com/threads/ins...-plate-for-running-wires-into-the-cab.117923/

 

[RoadRamblerNJ]

I prefer the rough country black series so it doesn’t stand out so much and make your truck look like it’s smiling lol. They come with the relay harness, switch and everything needed, plug n play

http://www.roughcountry.com/40-inch-curved-led-light-bar-72940bl.html

Use this method for bringing the switch into the cab

http://www.ramforum.com/threads/ins...-plate-for-running-wires-into-the-cab.117923/

Thank you for the rubber boot info. Just received mine. Looks like a clean install is on the way.

 

[Addicted2fishing]

Skip the bar and get a bull bar with light!

The install is really easy. Or it can be hard. Depends on what you want to do. If you install with a wiring harness from amazon etc it will be straight forward. Mictuning has harnesses And instructions. They will also reply with email quickly.




Mods: EGR matte black bug deflector, Westin HDX drop steps, rough county bull bar with 20” LED, custom made NW seat covers in real tree camo, husky liner mats, husky liner mud guards, undercover LUX tonneau cover, Tailgate assist, flowmaster super 40 with resonators, tinted 15% front, LED C shaped tail lights.

 

[Bo Daggart]

3" flat stock. Bolted to the bumper bolt and the light mount that came with the light bar

 

[RoadRamblerNJ]

See, It doesn't have to be complicated.

 

[AT129]

3" flat stock. Bolted to the bumper bolt and the light mount that came with the light bar

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Hey where did u get the light bar worth the mount? I been trying to do this but I can’t find a mounting bracket

 

[JB1]

All the light bars should come with a mounting bracket, if you need flat bar you can buy that at Lowe’s or HomeDepot

I have seen the brackets sold individually on amazon if you need different lengths

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Universal-Fit-Side-Mounting-Brackets-p/aa2204.htm

 

[Bo Daggart]

Auxbeam light bar. Came with brackets

 

[Jake91]

My install



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[AT129]

3" flat stock. Bolted to the bumper bolt and the light mount that came with the light bar

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How did u remove the bumper bolt?

 

[Bo Daggart]

With a socket wrench