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I'm not sure about that either.
That's why I'm just testing fitting.
I'm not sure what else to do with it that won't require drilling.
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What did you do to your Ranger today?
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That's why I'm just testing fitting.
I'm not sure what else to do with it that won't require drilling.
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I'm not sure about that either.
That's why I'm just testing fitting.
I'm not sure what else to do with it that won't require drilling.
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Will it not fit in that gap below the main grille?
Several guys here put a light bar in that hole.
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Air dam opening in the bumper?
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Maybe. I would need to take it to an installer for that.
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Unknown... I'll need to check into it.
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Planning my next step... after 5 beers.
Feel free to check my math.
Hint: it isn't even close ?
Napkin engineering ?
I may have a brand new Auxbeam 6-mode 20" Light Bar for sale soon if I can't come up with a better place for it. I've seen this set up on Jeeps. I'm not so sure about how well it translates to a Ranger. You can't "not" see it while driving. But it's easily ignored. I completely didn't notice it after driving for a few minutes.
I know it could hide it lower on/below the bumper but I don't want to destroy it underwater. We got the heaviest rain in years earlier today. Some roads were over 2 feet deep. I plowed through like a drunk hillbilly (cuz it was fun) and hit water up to the bottom of the bumper. That can't be good for a light bar. And I would hate to obstruct any part of my grill.
Feel free to check my math.
Hint: it isn't even close ?
Napkin engineering ?
I may have a brand new Auxbeam 6-mode 20" Light Bar for sale soon if I can't come up with a better place for it. I've seen this set up on Jeeps. I'm not so sure about how well it translates to a Ranger. You can't "not" see it while driving. But it's easily ignored. I completely didn't notice it after driving for a few minutes.
I know it could hide it lower on/below the bumper but I don't want to destroy it underwater. We got the heaviest rain in years earlier today. Some roads were over 2 feet deep. I plowed through like a drunk hillbilly (cuz it was fun) and hit water up to the bottom of the bumper. That can't be good for a light bar. And I would hate to obstruct any part of my grill.
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The problem with mounting a lightbar at the rear of the hood is that when it's on it illuminates the hood first before the trail.
This causes massive glare and diminishes your light thrown.
Ideally, the best place is on the front of the vehicle.
Second best is on the leading edge of the roof where it's high enough to somewhat clear the hood. You will still get some glare on the hood but nothing near the amount of it being mounted on the hood.
Worst is on the trail edge of the hood where a lot of your light output is wasted on the hood itself.
As far as water, what's the IP rating on that bar?
If it's 68 or better I wouldn't worry about mounting it low.
Edit: I went looking and I think THIS is the bar you have.
Waterproof rate: IP68
IP68 Rating: Protects devices from dust and can be submerged in at least 1 meter of water for 30 minutes
If so, it's rated IP68 so you are good to go.
This causes massive glare and diminishes your light thrown.
Ideally, the best place is on the front of the vehicle.
Second best is on the leading edge of the roof where it's high enough to somewhat clear the hood. You will still get some glare on the hood but nothing near the amount of it being mounted on the hood.
Worst is on the trail edge of the hood where a lot of your light output is wasted on the hood itself.
As far as water, what's the IP rating on that bar?
If it's 68 or better I wouldn't worry about mounting it low.
Edit: I went looking and I think THIS is the bar you have.
Waterproof rate: IP68
IP68 Rating: Protects devices from dust and can be submerged in at least 1 meter of water for 30 minutes
If so, it's rated IP68 so you are good to go.
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Thx. I agree. Plus, it's a lot more noticeable in the daylight without all the rain. Its gotta go.
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RedDakooter05
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Drinking and modding...
Tis a dangerous game. More so the richer you are.
Tis a dangerous game. More so the richer you are.
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Bath and first touchless 303 dose of the year. Just in time for spring rains ? Had to do something productive after my XJ Cherokee half day fix it failure ?
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I took all the lights off and returned them. Amazon took them back because they lost my Auxbeam Switch Panel. I had to re-order the SwitchPanel. I ordered the same 120w 12,000Lm 4 inch 6-way Lights. Then I drank 2 beers and did more napkin engineering... If I can't find the brackets I want, I'll make my own. I'll buy another set of lights if I can fab up a working set of brackets. If I do this right, the top set of lights will be just high enough to shine over the bottom lights. I want to keep them fairly low and snug to each other... unless someone out there has seen something like that kind of bracket before ?
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Well, it's not what i did to my Ranger, but what my Ranger is telling me.
I noted a very small drop of oil on my garage floor, well the Stock RF shock is leaking.
I already have the 4600's on the rear, so it's time to make them match.
I only have 19k on the truck so within warranty, but I wanted to upgrade the fronts anyway.
I am happy with the stock level and do not tow, even if I did it would not be extreme - small trailer etc.
So, its decision time, make them match or install the 5100's in the front for the (optional) lift in the future.
Of course they would have to come back out for that
A few days ago, driving at night - I hit a pothole, I think that's what caused it to blow the seal.
I noted a very small drop of oil on my garage floor, well the Stock RF shock is leaking.
I already have the 4600's on the rear, so it's time to make them match.
I only have 19k on the truck so within warranty, but I wanted to upgrade the fronts anyway.
I am happy with the stock level and do not tow, even if I did it would not be extreme - small trailer etc.
So, its decision time, make them match or install the 5100's in the front for the (optional) lift in the future.
Of course they would have to come back out for that
A few days ago, driving at night - I hit a pothole, I think that's what caused it to blow the seal.
RedDakooter05
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Jesus christ your drawing abilities.
Friday yet?
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Great write up of the install
Skillz. Dude got ‘em.
My immediate thoughts as well!!!
Skillz. Dude got ‘em.
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