I got my NSV LED hood bulge in today!

Would there be an issue with water getting into the gap and sitting in that pocket? Thats my main concern.

 

I've never had an issue with it. Water is going to go into the front grille area of your truck when it rains. Even if it was perfectly tight water will still go into that area but it won't hurt anything.

 

Where did you purchase yours from again? Dirtydeeds?

 

when you put the NSV clips on, they go under the pins and prevent them from floating around. This may cause them to not seat properly. I tried all different ways and could never get it quite right. @1UPPER have you asked you contact at NSV about this? may order some new pins to see if that helps.

 

I got mine direct from the NSV. I spoke directly with the vendor. Very cool guy. I believe TORC on Instagram sells it for less than anyone else.

 

Let me send the Rep and text and see what he says.

 

Torc is the cheapest by far I could find.

 

I spoke with the NSV rep and he said they have seen this before. He said the gaps on the hood bulge are typically caused from over tightening the screws to hold the end of the light bar. I think I'm going to remove my hood bulge and install a small washer on the two screws on the outside edges. I think this should correct the slight gap. I'll keep you posted on the before and afters. There are some other exciting new NSV products coming to the market. Unfortunately I can't discuss them until they officially release.

 

Very nice. Please post the results! Interested to see if it resolves your issues

 

So i should hold off and wait for new products lol

 

so this thread got me thinking so I pulled my bulge apart tonight. tried swapping the pins that support the clips around and made sure everything was fully clipped in.
honestly I think the light bar is just a rigid piece of aluminum inside what used to be a plastic pocket. if the light bar was slightly too flat horizontally then these corners wouldn't sit down fully. all in all the gap us so minor and that area was never watertight unless there is a simple fix I doubt I'll ever mess with it.
You can't tell when viewing the vehicle from any angle except looking forward from the fender. it's only because were all ocd about our babies I mean trucks. still a solid product and suggest anyone with a tundra get one. the extra running lights are BA and the night rider function on lock/unlock just gives you another reason to turn around and admire your baby I mean truck.

 

Did you try not tightening those screws so much and also maybe adding a washer? Like was said above. Mine has no gap. But I guess some of you all do. I didn't torque my screws very tight to begin with though.

 

After watching the install vid again he states not to bolt them down too tight maybe thats what putting stress on the bulge? Ill probably be reaching into the piggy bank once again on thursday and placing an order. Thanks @Sting Ray

 

I did not try the washer thing and my screws are just snug so they arent loose. I'll try the washer thing tomorrow and report my findings.

 

Good luck and keep us posted please.

 

I may try the washer at some point also. I did remove the 2 end clips they provide and it may have been better but did some many different things I am not sure. Let us know if anyone has success.Thanks, Mike

 

Yes, please keep us posted. I will not purchase if this creates a gap/lip.

 

There is no gap on mine.

 

Its really not that bad. I wouldn't let that stop you from purchasing this light.

 

For those that have this light and a gap - do you have the pro grill?

 

I have a 17 1794 with original grill.

 

I just order my nsv light bar I hope like everyone said it is can wait too get it installed

 

I have the pro grill no gap. But the gap that a couple people are experiencing isnon the hood bulge, nothing at all to do with the grill

 

@Sting Ray noticed you have the 18 headlights and the nsv. do you still have the swype function when you lock and unlock your truck? after installing my headlights today I noticed swype on lock unlock isn't working anymore. it still works if I use the switch tho.

 

Yes swipe works when I like and unlock. I'll pm you. See if we can figure it out.

 

Did you guys figure out the issue because im on the verge of buying one. Just went through a nightmare with my install with the lights because the dim function.

 

not yet I've got a couple ideas to check just ran out of time this weekend. weather permitting I'll work it some more this week.
stingray has an SR5 like you and didn't have the same issue I'm having. probably something in the platinum wiring.

 

I had to remove the purple wire completely from the plug that controls the blinker and drl because the dim drl harness was causing the interior lights to stay on and blink when i used the blinker. What a nightmare but fixed i just hope this light doesnt need the puple wire lol aint going through that again.

 

Send me a pm if you’re still having problems

 

@mtTundra i just realized something did you depin when you did the 2018 lights maybe ground has to be swapped aswell on light bar??