New light bar option

[mcspeed]

Saw this while browsing the interwebs today. Not really my style but I’m glad to see more options available and folks being innovative. Only info i could gather is its made by unit5components (not affiliated with them in any way, its the first ive heard of them)


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That’s fugly!


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[CJTEX]

So only 1 of these bars doesn't block the cameras?

 

[Crusty old shellback]

From the looks of them, and talking to the guy who made this new one, I dont think either of them block the camera.
The camera is mounted under the cross of the A, in the middle.

 

[el_barto]

It’s the lights that will likely significantly block the camera view not so much the bar itself. The camera view is very fish eye, your can see the part of the stock front bumper with the camera so it doesn’t take much to partially obstruct the view

 

[KnuckleHead]

Yeah, I have the Ellis bar on my PW. The bar itself doesnt block anything. Its the middle two BD LP9's that block the camera. Not totally, but 85% or so. I suspect the new bar would be the same way.

 

[AnthonyD1978]

The bar might not block the camera, but when mounting the lights it definitely blocks quite a bit of your camera view. The Ellis bar sits out farther and lower and the light blocks some of the view. This bar would be worse. I use my front camera a lot on trails so this would be a no-go for me.

 

[mcarey]

I do not understand the transformer-esque styling some of these companies use. This lightbar would look right in place on one of those SEMA Jeeps I suppose.

What ever happened to smooth and elegant lines? Randy Ellis nailed it with his design.

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Randy's bar looks just like any other round bar out there. Except the mounting flat plate I don't like.

Guess the only other option is drill holes in the bumper to mount one like I've done in the past on other trucks. But I don't want to drill my bumper.

To me, the new light mount looks more industrial than transformerish.

But yea, it's not going to be for everyone, same as Randy's bar.

 

[Brewbud]

Just go with a new front bumper that has lights built in..... Much cleaner and it's only money anyway

Chassis Unlimited has them with and without a lightbar. I have not seen these in person. I would like to go with their winch mount bumper my 2500 Cummins.

 

[Crusty old shellback]

But I like the factory bumper.

 

[Brewbud]

But I like the factory bumper.

I do too. Until funky light bars are bolted on

 

[jetrinka]

I dunno that light bar thing this thread is about is certainly not my cup of tea... But then again other people might not like my tea either!!

 

[Brewbud]

I dunno that light bar thing this thread is about is certainly not my cup of tea... But then again other people might not like my tea either!!

Yep, that is what is great. We don't all want to drive the same truck around. Different strokes.......

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Yep, that is what is great. We don't all want to drive the same truck around. Different strokes.......

I dunno what forum you thought you were on but literally all of us drive “the same” truck around here

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Just go with a new front bumper that has lights built in..... Much cleaner and it's only money anyway

Chassis Unlimited has them with and without a lightbar. I have not seen these in person. I would like to go with their winch mount bumper my 2500 Cummins.

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Thats a new take on things… almost every bumper company trys to make the dodge bumpers look like they stick out 2ft i like the profile of that bumper….

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I dunno what forum you thought you were on but literally all of us drive “the same” truck around here

No i drive my same truck around here, you drive your same truck around there….

 

[Crusty old shellback]

I like sweet tea. Southern style like my Mon-money used to make on the stove. Nice and dark and sweet.

But I'd like to find a nice way to mount some lights.
Cut a slot in the bumper or grill to flush mount a LED light bar in.
Mount a tube or modular mount with some KC lights and the old school KC smiley face covers on them.

 

[Fishnerd]

I like sweet tea. Southern style like my Mon-money used to make on the stove. Nice and dark and sweet.

But I'd like to find a nice way to mount some lights.
Cut a slot in the bumper or grill to flush mount a LED light bar in.
Mount a tube or modular mount with some KC lights and the old school KC smiley face covers on them.

What about mounting on the grille (sandwich the grille slats between the light and backing plate)?

 

[Brewbud]

I dunno what forum you thought you were on but literally all of us drive “the same” truck around here

LOL. True but the Devil is in the details and where you draw the line. I am sure you don't think of the bro wagons driving around on 22s sticking out 5" with the rear dragging as being the same as your truck. (Sorry if I just described anybody's truck right here - you be you )

 

[Crusty old shellback]

What about mounting on the grille (sandwich the grille slats between the light and backing plate)?

Well I'm also trying not to block and of the air flow for cooling.