21" LED light bar install

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Judge Mills

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After the successful backup light install, I started shopping for light bars for the front. I was thinking about installing it in the bumper, and found a 21" on Amazon that I thought would fit perfectly. I also picked up a cheap wiring harness with a relay.

I started the project today by looking at the bumper. It appeared that I would have to drill through the double walled metal bumper (behind the plastic cover).

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I wasn't confident about drilling a straight hole without removing the plastic cover assembly, so I went with Plan B and installed behind the grille.

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There is a nice flat piece of plastic bracing to attach the light to behind the grille. I am worried that the grille will block too much light.

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I haven't driven with it yet, but I did test in the daylight, and just now in the driveway.

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The whole project came in at around $45. What do you guys think?

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Looks good I have been kicking around the idea of mounting up a light bar behind the grill as well.
 
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Looks good I have been kicking around the idea of mounting up a light bar behind the grill as well.
It only took about 2 hours without a good game plan.

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Looks good brother I'm thinking about adding one also behind my grill..

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Looks good. Is it legal to use on road because it sure appears bright?
I'm 99% sure it's illegal for highway use. I live a mile into the woods from town, so it's nice to have the light on nasty winter nights.

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i think i may do the same with my 20 incher on my 99 expy i made some custom brackets so it be over the bumper and i wouldn't have to drill any holes but kind of like the hidden look better if i ever find a grill guard/push bumper i'll relocate it to that

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