bumper lighting

Boiler · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:30 pm

I'm working on some bumper concepts and was wanting to put driving or fog lights built into them kind of like ARB bumpers shown here. I'm wanting to do something like the little lights that are directly below the headlights.

My problem is finding the lights and how they mount. I've never had that type of light in front of me, seen pictures how they mount, and I don't think I'm finding them online, unless they mount completely differently than I thought they would.

Anyone have any experience putting these in any of their bumpers / fabrications, or any good detail pictures of their mounting? Part number info for this type of light would be helpful too, as I could look them up and see what people use.

Thanks!

haulin5 · **Joined:** Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:53 pm **Posts:** 116

We just had some installed on our '06 Sport, and they aren't MOPAR. I'll try to find info for you---they are the smaller ones, but they have great output & worked fantastic in the last 2 snowstorms.

durangotang · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:01 pm

One easy way is to build around pod lights... check rallylights.com for pod-mount light setups.

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:47 pm

Why do you want to put them so close to the headlights?

I hate people mount fog lights next to headlights..... Like the 05-07 factory fog lights.... :roll:

and the KK..... :POPCORN:

haulin5 · **Joined:** Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:53 pm **Posts:** 116

Can't find the part number....*#&$&*(#&$(#.......I know they are Sirius fog lamps, installed in the 2006 bumper in their allotted space. They're smaller than OME's, about 3 inches across. PM me if you want exact details & I can call the place that did the install.

Boiler · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:24 pm

03CDKJ wrote:

Why do you want to put them so close to the headlights?

I hate people mount fog lights next to headlights..... Like the 05-07 factory fog lights.... :roll:

and the KK..... :POPCORN:

? You sound like the guys on the factory floor at work. Why did you do this, why did you do that...when I asked them a question.

I never said where my lights were going Chris.

In fact, they are about as far from the headlights as one can get! :lol:

ShafferNY · **Joined:** Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:51 pm **Posts:** 88

I think the fog lights on our '06 work every bit as good at the ones on my '03.

I think you should stick to the smaller style '05-'07 fog lights if you're going to be putting them in a bumper.

I think this is a great idea BTW.

Boiler · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:16 pm

ShafferNY wrote:

I think this is a great idea BTW.

Me too! I'm going to do my best to have a rear bumper by April :shock:

and a front in the summer. What model years front I'm not sure, at least whatever matches '05

durangotang · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:19 pm

Boiler wrote:

ShafferNY wrote:

I think this is a great idea BTW.

Me too! I'm going to do my best to have a rear bumper by April :shock:

What a coincidence... that's about when LJS is this year :wink:

Budke · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:20 pm

You gotta make it fit the best KJ ever made.... 2002's!!!

:pepper:

Zack A · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:43 pm

Boiler wrote:

ShafferNY wrote:

I think this is a great idea BTW.

Me too! I'm going to do my best to have a rear bumper by April :shock:

and a front in the summer. What model years front I'm not sure, at least whatever matches '05

WOOHOO i agree on the 05, and I volunteer to be a test subject! BTW could you do something that has some recessed work/backup lights in the rear?

VoodooMann · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:00 pm

NO NO NO!

I should be a test pig too!

I'm closer!

hahaha :ROTFL:

Zack A · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:34 pm

VoodooMann wrote:

NO NO NO!

I should be a test pig too!

I'm closer!

hahaha :ROTFL:

Problem #1: I asked first and it's time stamped!
Problem #2: I gave a suggestion/input
Problem #3: I'm stupid enough to pay for it and still go get it!
Problem #4: IDK....I'm out of comebacks

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:41 pm

Will go to the one with the most posts

I win
over you two !!!!
:ROTFL:

Game over

NOW BACK ON TRACK
Boiler I have seen light that have rear mounting and also bottom stud mounting both in that size, would be easy to make a set up for stud mounting though. Find the lights you like and make those part of the package deal. Bumper with lights $ XXXX.xx :wink:

Zack A · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:46 pm

Boiler · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:12 am

I hadn't really thought too much about just using a regular stud mounted light, it would simplify things.

#1 is sold, and yes, it is planned to finish it for the MOAB trip but it isn't guaranteed. There is a lot to do before then and basically all I've done is start planning. I'm tearing off my plastics for measurments and working up some ideas tomorrow and sunday.

I was planning on doing my own bumpers this year, starting in another week or two, but an actual customer helped light a fire under me. :lol:

riptricket · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:20 am

now that marty is unfortunately having to quit, you could rake in all the front bumper customers!!!

Just an idea of course.

Boiler · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:26 am

Honestly I'm not too worried about what Marty does. If I have 1/8 of the pie I'm ok with that. I'm really just looking to at least outfit my own rig and sell enough stuff to supliment my income and have some fun. I am building all of my products in a way that will allow me to handle any demand I'm faced with though. The other nice thing is I've got 3-4 good welder coworkers that would like some extra cash if it came to it.

Lancer · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:22 am

Boiler wrote:

ShafferNY wrote:

I think this is a great idea BTW.

Me too! I'm going to do my best to have a rear bumper by April :shock:

and a front in the summer. What model years front I'm not sure, at least whatever matches '05

I'll be interested in a rear bumper - especially with recovery points! With any luck I may be back in work by then, although it will take a while to build up a bit of reserve cash

VoodooMann · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:11 pm

If you can make a high clearance rear bumper with a swing out tire carrier that doesn't look like a flat slab of steel, I'll be as happy as a lark. :mrgreen:

*edit*

Oh yeah, with backup lights

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