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NorthernX31

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What is out there for vehicle specific mount for aftermarket lighting for these trucks? I don't want to drill into the bumper if I don't have to. I've been looking for something that wil mount to the tow hook mounts or another existing mounting point.

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Have you looked into Baja Designs?

 

I went with the GM Accessories sportbar and added a 40" lightbar to the top of it, and finished that up by writing into the GM Upfitter switches. 

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Yes, but the file is too big for this forum.  Not much I can do about that on a cell phone.  You can always take a gander at

 

Accessories.chevrolet.com 

Accessories.gmc.com 

 

They have pics of everything, but the upfitter switches on those websites.  The upfitter switches, install instructions, gm part numbers, etc can be found on this forum.

 

If you go the route of the upfitter switches you don't need the wire harness GM says is needed for the Baja Designs lights.  You can go straight to baja designs for the harnesses you need.  I've worked with their tech support so they know what's needed. 

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Have you thought of behind the grille? There are quite a few threads on here with info and install tips, even if you have active shutters. I installed a 30" curved bar and used a piece of flat bar steel bolted to the radiator support bars for mounting. 

 

Edit: First cup of coffee clearly didn't kick in yet, thought I was in the K2 posts.. info might be useless since you're on the new platform but I'll leave it up to kick around the idea. Now if you'll excuse me going to fill my cup... ☕

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On 12/16/2021 at 8:56 AM, NorthernX31 said:

Got any pics?

 

See profile pic.  Light has a cover on it, but you can see it.  Pic was taken before I added a-pillar and grill lights. 

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14 hours ago, BlaineBug said:

https://www.roughcountry.com/chevy-led-grille-kit-70817c.html

Title of thread indicates the OP has a Sierra.  The RC lights are for the Silverado.  I have them on my truck, and they suck.  Only good thing about the kit is the mounting brackets.  I'm looking into swapping the lights for something better.  The OE high brand are just as good as the LED light bars RC provides in the kit.

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I just noticed this on Ebay.  Looks complete, and the price is fantastic.  Iirc, the price for everything new will set you back at least $2,500.  Looks to have all the wire harnesses, etc.  $750 is a great price.  Problem is, style has it designated as local pickup.  If you're near the seller in North Carolina, and want to go this route, I recommend jumping on this.  This is what I have on my truck.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sport-Bar-w-script-led-light-bar-2021-2020-Chevy-Silverado-GMC-Sierra-1500-/373741910403?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

Real owner experience on this setup:

 

It doesn't work with many tonneau cover.  I had to modify the rails a little on a Retrax to make everything fit and function.  Otherwise, go with a soft roll up tonneau. 

 

You will need to run the wiring.  The brake light in the sport bar replaces the brake light in the CHMSL.  That means running one of the wires up to the fuse block under the hood and replacing one of the wires.

 

I didn't like the 2nd key fob setup for this light.  I ended up dumping the fob and the entire wire harness for the fob.  I installed the GM Upfitter switches on the dash and wired directly to one of the switches.  The tradeoff is you're reduced to a simple on/off function and lose the 2 strobe speeds the fob provides.

 

The lightbar is high quality.  The lenses are designed to throw the light from some cells straight forward, and the light from some cells outward.  Baja Designs is the manufacturer, and you can change the lenses to whichever feature you want, and even to amber is color.  They also sell covers to protect the lightbar from rocks, etc. 

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$2,500 is absurd for anything light related.  $750 sounds more like it especially for the tubular mount.  I won't call it a roll bar unless it has been designed and tested as such.

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Well guys thanks for the input on this one. I'm going to look into the push bar . I do like the bed bar but mounting lights on top might make the truck too high to get into my garage. I'm taking a road trip on Boxing Day and decided to mount my 20" light bar on the plastic facia/filler panel at the center of the bumper. Surprisingly it doesn't bounce the light too much. Its a little challenging finding an easy access to mount the switch. I ended up using the blank off plate for the 120volt receptacle as my truck doesn't have that feature. Here's a few pics of the switch installed.

2020 Sierra Switch Off.jpg

2020 Sierra Switch On.jpg

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On 12/18/2021 at 7:36 AM, BlaineBug said:

$2,500 is absurd for anything light related.  $750 sounds more like it especially for the tubular mount.  I won't call it a roll bar unless it has been designed and tested as such.

It's defined not a roll bar.  That's why I specifically referred to it as a "sport bar".  It's all looks.  It's very light in weight and won't sport the weight of the truck.

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