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OEM Lightbar upside down?

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by Reaper1911, Jan 1, 2025.

  1. Jan 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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    Reaper1911

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    I have a 24 Limited Offroad, switched out the grille for a TRD Pro, then put on the OEM lightbar last weekend. Is there such thing as the lightbar being upside down? or is there only one way to install it?
    I'm asking because it seems when I turn on the lightbar it shines right above the headlight line. seems like its facing up a little instead of straight out or down. Never had a lightbar before so maybe I'm overthinking it. Thanks for the help.
     
  2. Jan 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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    RobertD

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    Not familiar with your oem light bar, but most light bars have the ability to be adjusted. You may just need to loosen the attaching hardware and tilt the lightbar down some.
    Most don't have a correct top/bottom orientation.
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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    Mine points straight out. I'd rather have it that way than down. You don't use it rolling down the road.
    Although some people do...
     
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    How did you get the OEM light bar to work with CANBUS on a truck that didn't come with it?
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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    I had to connect a bunch of wires together to get it to work, and then put them into a button switch in my panel to activate it.
     
  6. Jan 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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    Guess I'll be messing with adjusting this weekend. But from what I noticed while putting it on, there wasn't an adjustment for it. Just put it on and screw everything together. But I'll double check.
     
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    Astute. I was looking for something more specific. :annoyed:
     
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    Send me a message. I can give you a rundown with pics this weekend.
     
  9. Jan 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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    Figured it out. I didn't know the lighbar is a floodlight. I guess because I see a bar of light and it makes me think it'll be more of a beam of extra light facing forward.
    Instead it floods area all around.
    Found a site that shows the OEM lightbar spread with and without turning it on. Looks just like mine.

    Screenshot_20250101_181846_Opera.jpg
     
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    Done. Thanks.
     

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