Making a light bar need some help

[BigB55]

Ok so i saw someone else had made their own light bar for the front of their dakota a little while ago and i was wondering if anyone else has done that? if so is there a way to connect the bar at the top of the bumper instead of through the tow hooks like some that you can buy from n fab?

any suggestions or pictures are much apprieciated

 

[BigB55]

this is what im lookin to do

 

[Musclemckeester]

I have the light bar made by Westin...that's the one that goes through the tow hook mounts. I've seen somebody make a bar for behind the grill, but never one like that. I like that design though.

 

[BigB55]

it was on another forum he says its a smittybilt but i couldnt find 1 like it he says it goes through the bumper
the one i saw that the other guy built bolted directly to the front of the bumper

thats a bad ass truck you got

 

[Musclemckeester]

Thanks! You're in the Woodlands I see? Might have to make a drive down for the next beach meet we have! I'm hoping to get a big group of 4th gens together this time.

As far as the lightbar goes, I think you're looking for this one if I'm not mistaken.

Smittybilt 120020 09-10 Dodge, Ram Steet Light Bar, Gloss Black

 

[BigB55]

ooo so it fits behind the bumper? ok that would explain it

if i can that would b awesome ha mine aint got anything done to it yet im working on a leveling kit at the moment but one of the bolts is giving me an issue wen i turn the wrench the bolt and nut turn together little but of an issue

 

[Musclemckeester]

Fits through the bumper, and somehow mounts behind it.

That's alright, as long as you have 4x4 you'll be fine on the beach. Last time I was down there was a stock 09 4x4 and he was following right behind me going over every dune I was.

Can you not hold backup on the bolt? And which one are you talking about exactly?

 

[GhostRam94]

Your in the woodlands, I'm like 20-25 minutes from ya if that and my bro is like prob like 2 minutes

 

[tmurphss]

That's alright, as long as you have 4x4 you'll be fine on the beach. Last time I was down there was a stock 09 4x4 and he was following right behind me going over every dune I was.

all except the one you got high-centered on and almost stock, had a leveling kit but still rollin' on the stock goodyears

 

[Musclemckeester]

all except the one you got high-centered on and almost stock, had a leveling kit but still rollin' on the stock goodyears

haha I just wanted to give you guys and the rest of the people on the beach some entertainment! Yea was kinda dumb....my bad, I'm thinking of my bro in law's who's still rocking the stock setup. He hasn't had any problem either.

I was just thinking about texting you earlier and seeing what you've been up to and tell you of a plan to meet up again soon. I'm hoping for a better turnout this time, might need it all the help I can get....who knows what obstacle I'll attempt to overcome next.

 

[tmurphss]

haha I just wanted to give you guys and the rest of the people on the beach some entertainment! Yea was kinda dumb....my bad, I'm thinking of my bro in law's who's still rocking the stock setup. He hasn't had any problem either.

I was just thinking about texting you earlier and seeing what you've been up to and tell you of a plan to meet up again soon. I'm hoping for a better turnout this time, might need it all the help I can get....who knows what obstacle I'll attempt to overcome next.

Yeah man let me know, it would be fun to get out there again. I need to pick up a recovery strap before the next trip incase you get adventurous again .
Anyway sorry to the OP for the threadjack... carry on

 

[BigB55]

got the issue worked out

when do y'all go?

thanks for the help btw

 

[BigB55]

really? where r y'all?

 

[Musclemckeester]

Well we haven't meet up since last fall, but with summer coming up I'd like to have maybe once a month if we could get enough interest. There's some good areas down in San Louis Pass to meet up and cruise the beach.

 

[BigB55]

Finally got the lights and the bar made

sry 2 of the photos are flipped for some reason

 

[tmurphss]

when do y'all go?

We're going to be meeting out at the San Louis Pass on the galveston side on Saturday May 12th about 2pm or so.