Light bar in grille opening between fog lights?

[JAMADOR]

Anyone mounted a light bar in the middle grille opening, behind the bumper?
Any issues with airflow with that being effectively blocked off?
If so, what size did you go with & how did you mount/wire it up?

Thinking a 3 way switch to have it come on with the high beams, manually, or off altogether.

 

[peterk9]

There is already a thread on this.

Lightbars

I recently purchased a '21 ST and am considering adding a lightbar somewhere on the front for late night dark roads and/or use while camping. Has anyone added one to a '20 or '21 and have pics / things I should consider?

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6th Gen. LED Light Bars

Black Oak LED 20" Combo bar New - 20 Inch Single Row: Black Oak LED Pro Series 2.0 LED Light Bar - Spot, Flood, or Combo Beam Pattern (60w/100w) Really lights up the night. It was the last thing a goat saw last night just before I hit it going 30 on a back road. Never did fase the PB400. Damn...

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Peter

 

[JAMADOR]

There is already a thread on this.

Lightbars

I recently purchased a '21 ST and am considering adding a lightbar somewhere on the front for late night dark roads and/or use while camping. Has anyone added one to a '20 or '21 and have pics / things I should consider?

www.explorerforum.com

6th Gen. LED Light Bars

Black Oak LED 20" Combo bar New - 20 Inch Single Row: Black Oak LED Pro Series 2.0 LED Light Bar - Spot, Flood, or Combo Beam Pattern (60w/100w) Really lights up the night. It was the last thing a goat saw last night just before I hit it going 30 on a back road. Never did fase the PB400. Damn...

www.explorerforum.com

Peter

Thanks, neither really gives much info, and the 2nd is mounted on a push bar, not behind the bumper.
May just have to measure & pioneer it ahead

 

[peterk9]

Thanks, neither really gives much info, and the 2nd is mounted on a push bar, not behind the bumper.
May just have to measure & pioneer it ahead

Missed that it was on the push bar. Sorry..

Peter

 

[JAMADOR]

No worries, have a friend with a few in multiple sizes, might give it a go.

 

[dvdswan]

Lots of images with lights behind the grille...

ford sport trac with light bar behind grille - Google Search

As far as blocking air to the radiator. LED bars are pretty thin so it shouldn't make a big difference.

It might be better to get 2 small bars, i.e. 4-6", and space them so more air gets through for the TX summers.

 

[peterk9]

No worries, have a friend with a few in multiple sizes, might give it a go.

Not a 6th gen but might be helpful. 5th Gen Explorer With LED Light Bar

Peter