[ndillon]

I was driving down the road and came across a 4th gen with a light bar installed perfectly inside the stock bumper between the tow hooks. I didn't realize that was possible but it looked great. Anyone got photos and size measurements, along with what brand they end up getting? I've been wanting to do this for years I just wanted to keep the stock look so I've been hold off. Also if you did run the light bar, has anyone run the lights to be turned on by the fog light switch below the light nob? I like everything as close to oem as I can get.

 

[Durk]

these brackets bolt behind tow hooks so you can mount a light bar,, I am looking to get a light bar myself .. I am sure there are a few more brands out there.

https://www.rocky-road.com/dodge-ram-tow-hook-light-mount-20.html

https://firewireleds.com/2009-2017-dodge-ram-30-inch-light-bar-brackets/

https://www.4x4fabworks.com/products/4x4-fabworks-03-16-ram-2500-3500-led-cube-mounting-brackets

 

[Farmrod]

There's a write up on here somewhere I saw that was very informative and looked awesome.

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[lpennock]

Better to run so they come on with high beams. Simple to do with a relay and makes it less likely you will blind oncoming drivers.

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[deeselnewbie]

Subscribed!!!!

 

[ironpony]

please make sure it is adjusted properly as to not blind oncoming traffic.......

 

[ndillon]

please make sure it is adjusted properly as to not blind oncoming traffic.......

Yeap, uh huh, sounds good.

Now that it's settled, Do you know how to run the lights then? what size you need and how you routed it? Or were you just venting since other people blind you when driving?

 

[ironpony]

there is a very detailed thread on here some where.
Venting because people do these mods with no respect to others.
Not saying you will, just a friendly reminder.

 

[dirtRoads]

Millennialism
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[Vicdaman7]

Would the light bar affect the cooling of the engine or transmission?

 

[lpennock]

Would the light bar affect the cooling of the engine or transmission?

Not enough to matter.

 

[mtnrider]

Here is the original thread on putting the light bar in the bumper. However that bar is no longer available. I have a 30" straight in mine that fits perfect but the one I have is no longer available either. So far we have not found a replacement 30" curved that fits perfectly in that space. You can certainly fit a 20" but it doesn't fill the gap completely.

Just be aware, when searching for a light bar that 99.99% of the ones that say 30" are actually 32"+ and will not fit. Good luck.

https://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/...without-ruining-your-tow-hooks-all-150-a.html


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[MSquare]

Vision X 20" light bar and Vision X mount. Very $$$ but the light output is ridiculous. I travel over two mountain passes with lots of deer and elk, so I figured the extra light was worth the expense. It is way to bright to ever use in traffic, but I'm on the road at 0400 so there is not a lot of other vehicles out at that time.

 

[Phillipjon]

https://www.thurenfabrication.com/p...500-led-mount/thuren-4th-gen-light-mount.html

 

[firemancooter]

I just put a 42" light bar in my tradesman withOUT tow hooks. Bolted up with just a little tweaking to the brackets. Works like a champ. We will see how good the quality is on the light bar.

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[HeavyTwo]

I dumped the factory hooks. They bend or misalign the bumper if you apply any load other then exactly 90. I used a curved LED light, the curve matches the curve of the bumper.

I have a front receiver used to park large trailers. I mounted a D-Ring there as a replacement to the factory hooks. ( I just installed the D-ring in this picture, its kinda too big for my likings. Had a smaller normal one before.)

 

[adboyd06]

I just put a 42" light bar in my tradesman withOUT tow hooks. Bolted up with just a little tweaking to the brackets. Works like a champ. We will see how good the quality is on the light bar.

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Does that bar come with a harness or did you purchase was separately, how was wiring it up? I have the brackets that measure 42,5" between the brackets, but no bar. Do you have the grid heater plug, can you still access it with the light bar there?

 

[Jimmy N.]

Would the light bar affect the cooling of the engine or transmission?

I would think that the charge air cooler is the big loser when blocking that portion.

 

[firemancooter]

Does that bar come with a harness or did you purchase was separately, how was wiring it up? I have the brackets that measure 42,5" between the brackets, but no bar. Do you have the grid heater plug, can you still access it with the light bar there?

It doesn't come with a harness. I got one from Amazon, less then $15. And I dont have the plug but there is a little space on the ends that I would think is enough for your plug.

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