Clean light bar and Rigid fogs install?

13KingRanch · Dec 8, 2013

Hey guys im looking to install a 40" light bar in my front bumper and replace my fog lights with the rigid fogs. I was just curious to see if anyone could do a write up on a clean installation with no cutting or grinding anything off the truck if its even possible lol. Ive heard in some places that you have to cut the tow hooks off for the 40" and in other places i've heard that they just pop off with 2 or 3 bolts. I also was wondering if the fogs are difficult to install and that you have to make home made brackets. Some info would be greatly appreciated!:thumbup:

Coxey Diesel · Dec 8, 2013

PM inmotionjosh about the fogs. He is about to release a kit.

bigrpowr · Dec 8, 2013

i didnt have to cut to fit my 40 other than the tow hooks. i trimmed a tiny bit to clean up the install. let me know if i can help you with a light bar. and yes, hit up josh for the fogs, im getting a set from him as well.

Motostroker · Dec 9, 2013

You have to cut the tow hooks to fit a 40. Two hooks and the bumper front mount bolts are integrated into one piece. To put the fogs on just PM josh or make your own. Either one. I just got done with my install

Swampfox · Dec 9, 2013

That looks great.

mwdguy · Dec 9, 2013

As everyone else stated the tow hooks are the bumper mounts so the hook had to be cut. Also to get it to sit in the bumper on the mounts correctly you must trim the black bumper bracket a little.

bigrpowr · Dec 9, 2013

mwdguy said:
As everyone else stated the tow hooks are the bumper mounts so the hook had to be cut. Also to get it to sit in the bumper on the mounts correctly you must trim the black bumper bracket a little.

as did i from your install.

josh@thedieselcartel · Dec 9, 2013

Yes to install the 40" the tow hooks must be removed. I removed the vertical leg of the inner bumper bracket so that the bar could be recessed as much as possible and not touch anything.

I have brackets and wiring almost ready for sale for the fog light kit. it will be completely bolt on as well as plug and play. No drilling, no wiring splicing needed.

If you don't already have the rigid bars or duallys let me know and I can get you a great package price on it all.

13KingRanch · Dec 10, 2013

InMotionJosh said:
Yes to install the 40" the tow hooks must be removed. I removed the vertical leg of the inner bumper bracket so that the bar could be recessed as much as possible and not touch anything.

I have brackets and wiring almost ready for sale for the fog light kit. it will be completely bolt on as well as plug and play. No drilling, no wiring splicing needed.

If you don't already have the rigid bars or duallys let me know and I can get you a great package price on it all.

Sounds good i will let you know for sure once they go up fore sale!

13KingRanch · Dec 10, 2013

Thanks guys still not sure if i want to cut into a new truck but if i do i sure will post some pics!

josh@thedieselcartel · Dec 10, 2013

You could do a 40" Single Row like this one that I did. It will fit above the tow hooks and requires no cutting or modifying other than 2 drilled holes to mount the bar.

Rowdy · Dec 12, 2013

Do you guys recommend the dually spots or floods for the fog lights. I have both just wonder which will work best. So you guys are having to fab up brackets to get the duallys in the stock fog location?

josh@thedieselcartel · Dec 13, 2013

I feel like if you drive in crowded city areas the spots are going to be better for you. If you drive around darker rural roads the floods will be better.

I have a bracket kit with plug and play wiring harness that will be for sale next week. Im just waiting on the production pieces to come in.

taterthedog · Dec 13, 2013

That SR 40" looks awesome in there. If I had that body style I would definitely go that way so I could keep my tow hooks.

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Rowdy · Dec 13, 2013

InMotionJosh said:
I feel like if you drive in crowded city areas the spots are going to be better for you. If you drive around darker rural roads the floods will be better.

I have a bracket kit with plug and play wiring harness that will be for sale next week. Im just waiting on the production pieces to come in.

Awesome! I am interested in your kit. I actually won my 2 sets of duallys at Ducks Unlimited. So I have a set of spots and a set of floods. I think I will be using the floods on my truck.

josh@thedieselcartel · Dec 13, 2013

Rowdy said:
Awesome! I am interested in your kit. I actually won my 2 sets of duallys at Ducks Unlimited. So I have a set of spots and a set of floods. I think I will be using the floods on my truck.

Cool, they will be ready next week to ship.

josh@thedieselcartel · Dec 15, 2013

My fog light kits are now on the website and ready to order. Should be shipping before the end of the week.

http://www.thedieselcartel.com/category_s/1959.htmhttp://www.thedieselcartel.com/category_s/1959.htm

13KingRanch · Dec 16, 2013

InMotionJosh said:
My fog light kits are now on the website and ready to order. Should be shipping before the end of the week.

http://www.thedieselcartel.com/category_s/1959.htmhttp://www.thedieselcartel.com/category_s/1959.htm

Hey man I will be placing my order within the next couple days, I was also wondering if they'll work on the 08-10 trucks? Or if there is anyone that makes a kit for the 8-10's with the rigids. Looking to get my older brother a Christmas present!

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josh@thedieselcartel · Dec 16, 2013

13KingRanch said:
Hey man I will be placing my order within the next couple days, I was also wondering if they'll work on the 08-10 trucks? Or if there is anyone that makes a kit for the 8-10's with the rigids. Looking to get my older brother a Christmas present!

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We don't have anything 08-10 specific yet but that along with 05-07 is in progress.

TXGLASSMAN · Dec 16, 2013

Rowdy said:
Awesome! I am interested in your kit. I actually won my 2 sets of duallys at Ducks Unlimited. So I have a set of spots and a set of floods. I think I will be using the floods on my truck.

rowdy i run the flood lights on my truck for fog lights and around here they work great cause they dont piss off on coming traffic to much, and when you get out in the sticks they light up the 2 lane country highways very nicely as well.