Single-row LED light bar install for OEM LX470 bumper (2003+)?

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Has anyone played around with installing a single-row LED light bar into the OEM bumper?

On the 2003+ LX470, the lower bumper opening looks like a good spot to fit one of these in.

Check out some pics I randomly found on Google on other trucks:

http://cdn3.volusion.com/epotf.nprej/v/vspfiles/photos/50S-4.jpg?1447773146
http://cdn.roughcountry.com/media/c...lights-30-inch-ford-grille-kit_70532-zoom.jpg
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xvIQOvbdejA/maxresdefault.jpg


Many companies make these lights and they range in different sizes, ie. 30" all the way up to 60"+ and have either straight shape or a slight curve.

Here's a quick Photoshop I did too see how it would look (assuming you can stuff one of these in there).

LX470%20singe%20row%20LED%20bar%20photoshop_zpslppjjpg3.jpg


What do you guys think? Is this even realistic?
 
Trunk Monkey said:
Piles of them on Ebay, straight from China. Various widths available, quick look shows the height to be 41mm, not sure what the space in the bumper measures.
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So far the thinnest I have found 1.45" in height, now to measure the available opening.

EDIT- Available opening is 1-5/8" but only ~2" of available depth before the main structural beam is in the way.:( Sticking out that far might look ghetto, thoughts?
 
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LandCruiserPhil said:
So far the thinnest I have found 1.45" in height, now to measure the available opening.

EDIT- Available opening is 1-5/8" but only ~2" of available depth before the main structural beam is in the way.:( Sticking out that far might look ghetto, thoughts?
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what is the width of the opening?


I've seen the fins trimmed before to fit when mounted behind grilles in trucks without ill effect. This was the smallest one I've found so far. $74.99

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VM4OTO6/?tag=ihco-20

edit: cheaper on ebay $56.99

US New 108W 37inch Spot Flood Combo Beam Work Light Bar Waterproof Slim Cree LED
 
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LandCruiserPhil said:
Nice find!:clap:
Width is ~40"
Now use your ninja search skills and find it curved:flipoff2: and Ill hit the buy it now button
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They have a 37" bar, but I cant find the super small version in a curved bar
US New 108W 37inch Spot Flood Combo Beam Work Light Bar Waterproof Slim Cree LED

40" curved, but over 3" deep
40" Inch 240W Slim Double Row PHILIPS LED Curved Light Bar Jeep/ATV/UTV/4x4/Boat

https://smile.amazon.com/AngelMa-Polaris-Offroad-Driving-Tractor/dp/B01FVGN2RK/?tag=ihco-20
 
LandCruiserPhil said:
Nice find!:clap:
Width is ~40"
Now use your ninja search skills and find it curved:flipoff2: and Ill hit the buy it now button
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I've spent two days looking while I "worked" and that is the smallest bar I can find. It's $57 on ebay, so I'm picking one up because I think it can be mounted where it sits flush behind the bumper.
US New 108W 37inch Spot Flood Combo Beam Work Light Bar Waterproof Slim Cree LED

I also picked up a $43 50" bar and $35 windshield brackets for my '89 wrangler . I may have a problem. :steer:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NAQUJ34/?tag=ihco-20
 
bamabrock said:
I've spent two days looking while I "worked" and that is the smallest bar I can find. It's $57 on ebay, so I'm picking one up because I think it can be mounted where it sits flush behind the bumper.

I also picked up a $43 50" bar and $35 windshield brackets for my '89 wrangler . I may have a problem. :steer:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NAQUJ34/?tag=ihco-20
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Cool that you took the time. Be aware you only have ~2" from the front to the metal structural part of the bumper.

Can you share the link to the ebay fixture you found?
 
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