Light Bar Mounting Options

[Graidian]

Has anyone actually created a bar that bolts to the stock bumper and doesn't cost an arm and leg? I would rather have something a little sturdier to mount my pods to but I have dug through all the threads on here and it seems everyone asks about it but no one has one.

I've seen a couple people drill and mount directly to the metal bumper and I'm debating going that route. Any downsides? Anyone that's done this and had it for a while that can provide feedback on their experience?

 

[AXE]

Has anyone actually created a bar that bolts to the stock bumper and doesn't cost an arm and leg? I would rather have something a little sturdier to mount my pods to but I have dug through all the threads on here and it seems everyone asks about it but no one has one.

I've seen a couple people drill and mount directly to the metal bumper and I'm debating going that route. Any downsides? Anyone that's done this and had it for a while that can provide feedback on their experience?

I think you coukd do that cleanly. That bumper metal isn't heavy guage, but if you placed some bar stock underneath to firm it up it wouldn't go anywhere.

 

[OC ZR2]

Agreed! I’ve cut into mine for my side lights and it’s fairly easy. Supporting underneath is a great idea for stability. Pull the grill and you may have enough room to access without pulling bumper.

 

[Graidian]

Agreed! I’ve cut into mine for my side lights and it’s fairly easy. Supporting underneath is a great idea for stability. Pull the grill and you may have enough room to access without pulling bumper.

To be fair, I already need to pull the bumper for the spacers, so that wouldn't be a deal breaker, but I would rather take care of everything in one shot if I can.