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Underdog Light bar/tabs on an 07

I installed some fog lights this weekend with the help of my dad. They are the 130W KC slimlights. I used the Underdog light bar and tabs. Yes I have an 07, but I modified the bar and placement of the tabs.

I used the header panel behind the grille. It is pretty thick fiberglass, so theres no problem with strength. I talked to Shane (Fx4wannabe01) a while back, and he agreed that it would be a good place for it. I really liked how his light bar looks, so yes i did base my look off his haha.

Because the grille clips on the header panel/grille are about the same place as the holes on the bar for the tabs, my dad and I cut off about 1.5" from one side, then re-drilled one of the holes on the bar. It worked out pretty well. Im thinking now that the holes will be a little off for when i put on two more slimlights (some long range ones). Im not completely sure, but if they are then I can just drill some holes. No big deal.

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Sorry for the bad pic quality, its from my phone. My camera is in my bros truck at college, and my moms is broken. So ill get better/more pics later.

So thank you Shane for helping me with the idea, and Wayne (Underdog) for the great light bar and tabs!

I can answer any questions you guys have. I hope you like how it turned out. I sure do.

EDIT: Here's where I placed the switch for the lights. I'm not sure if I like it. Its kinda hard to turn on/off when driving, so i may move it later.

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They are a little too far out for my liking.
 
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it doesnt look so bad in person, but yeah i agree. i will probably cut the tabs a little to move the bar back.
 
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^ what he said. i mounted those same lights INSIDE my grille and love how they look/work. good work on keeping it clean looking though. just not a fan of how far they stick out.
 
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On my 07 I did something similar except I used L brackets. I shortened one side and drilled the holes out bigger. Afterwards I painted them black and clear coated them.

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Originally Posted by DSFD506
Sorry to hijack the thread, but....
Is that a Knight Rider chasing light behind the grill I see??
If so, I want one!

OP: Btw, I like the light bar... but the lights stick out about 1 1/2" too far away from the grill for my taste.
 
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