Radar Sensor and lighting

threlfall · Oct 6, 2022

The vast majority of lighting you see added to aftermarket bumpers block the radar sensor:

I have a 2019 Sr5 with a cbi classic front bar. I want to add spotlights without blocking the radar sensor. CBI told me to look around on forums for the answer, and I came up short.

Here you can see in the second pic the cutouts for spot lights, and where they overlap with the sensor.

-Does anybody have input on what lights they got to clear the radar sensor and leave it functional?

Examples from online of the lights blocking the sensor (CBI Classic):

CBI BAJA

Tundra234 · Oct 6, 2022

threlfall[OP] initial post: ↑

The vast majority of lighting you see added to aftermarket bumpers block the radar sensor:

I have a 2019 Sr5 with a cbi classic front bar. I want to add spotlights without blocking the radar sensor. CBI told me to look around on forums for the answer, and I came up short.

Here you can see in the second pic the cutouts for spot lights, and where they overlap with the sensor.

-Does anybody have input on what lights they got to clear the radar sensor and leave it functional?

Examples from online of the lights blocking the sensor (CBI Classic):

CBI BAJA

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@memario1214 this may be in your alley?

memario1214 · Oct 6, 2022

threlfall[OP] initial post: ↑

The vast majority of lighting you see added to aftermarket bumpers block the radar sensor:

I have a 2019 Sr5 with a cbi classic front bar. I want to add spotlights without blocking the radar sensor. CBI told me to look around on forums for the answer, and I came up short.

Here you can see in the second pic the cutouts for spot lights, and where they overlap with the sensor.

-Does anybody have input on what lights they got to clear the radar sensor and leave it functional?

Examples from online of the lights blocking the sensor (CBI Classic):

CBI BAJA

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Since you are not running the TRD Pro grille you can get away with pretty much any light you want. The TRD Pro grille pushes the radar sensor lower in the overall grille area which is making that conflict that you have identified. You could run something as large as a Baja Designs LP9 and still be OK.

**We are also a popular vendor for upgrades round these parts. Please let me know if we can help you out with your lighting selections. - Colton with Hotshot Offroad **

Tundra234 · Oct 6, 2022

memario1214 said: ↑

Since you are not running the TRD Pro grille you can get away with pretty much any light you want. The TRD Pro grille pushes the radar sensor lower in the overall grille area which is making that conflict that you have identified. You could run something as large as a Baja Designs LP9 and still be OK.

**We are also a popular vendor for upgrades round these parts. Please let me know if we can help you out with your lighting selections. - Colton with Hotshot Offroad **
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I knew you would have an answer for him. Now sell him some lights.

memario1214 · Oct 6, 2022

Tundra234 said: ↑

I knew you would have an answer for him. Now sell him some lights.
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Lol kind of a jack of all trades over here

threlfall · Oct 6, 2022

Having a look on hotshot offroad now. Thank you! @memario1214 and @Tundra234

reywcms · Oct 6, 2022

No issues here

Tundra234 · Oct 6, 2022

threlfall[OP] said: ↑

Having a look on hotshot offroad now. Thank you! @memario1214 and @Tundra234
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No problem. PM him with what you want and he can get you the best deal that way.

TheDarkside · Oct 6, 2022

threlfall[OP] initial post: ↑

The vast majority of lighting you see added to aftermarket bumpers block the radar sensor:

I have a 2019 Sr5 with a cbi classic front bar. I want to add spotlights without blocking the radar sensor. CBI told me to look around on forums for the answer, and I came up short.

Here you can see in the second pic the cutouts for spot lights, and where they overlap with the sensor.

-Does anybody have input on what lights they got to clear the radar sensor and leave it functional?

Examples from online of the lights blocking the sensor (CBI Classic):

CBI BAJA

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I added the HD Barricade Stubby Bumber center piece...Can add the light bar in the upper opening and it sits below the radar sensor as I have the Pro grill...May not be your choice but an option that works!! LOL!

Tundra234 · Oct 6, 2022

threlfall[OP] said: ↑

Having a look on hotshot offroad now. Thank you! @memario1214 and @Tundra234
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You could also do the light bar option for that particular bumper.

Baja Designs · Oct 6, 2022

threlfall[OP] initial post: ↑

The vast majority of lighting you see added to aftermarket bumpers block the radar sensor:

I have a 2019 Sr5 with a cbi classic front bar. I want to add spotlights without blocking the radar sensor. CBI told me to look around on forums for the answer, and I came up short.

Here you can see in the second pic the cutouts for spot lights, and where they overlap with the sensor.

-Does anybody have input on what lights they got to clear the radar sensor and leave it functional?

Examples from online of the lights blocking the sensor (CBI Classic):

CBI BAJA

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Hey threlfall, like memario1214 mentioned you will be fine running upwards of our LP9 series lighting without interfering with the radar sensors with that bumper. Feel free to reach out to me directly at brandonk@bajadesigns.com if you have any questions about our lights or would like me to get some on order for you. I'll throw in some links to the options we have below.
Best,
Brandon
Baja Designs LP9:https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/?page=1&cat1=lp9-lights
Baja Designs LP6:https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/lp6-pro-led-auxiliary-light-pod/
Baja Designs LP4:https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/?page=1&cat1=lp4-lights

Tundra694 · Oct 8, 2022

threlfall[OP] initial post: ↑

The vast majority of lighting you see added to aftermarket bumpers block the radar sensor:

I have a 2019 Sr5 with a cbi classic front bar. I want to add spotlights without blocking the radar sensor. CBI told me to look around on forums for the answer, and I came up short.

Here you can see in the second pic the cutouts for spot lights, and where they overlap with the sensor.

-Does anybody have input on what lights they got to clear the radar sensor and leave it functional?

Examples from online of the lights blocking the sensor (CBI Classic):

CBI BAJA

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I’m about to install the same bumper hopefully in the next few days. How’s the skid plate clearance ? I’m running an RCI skid.

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