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71Chevy4-speed · 11-28-2007, 01:19 AM

Hey anyone have auxillary driving lights on there truck? Just wondering how and where you mounted them. I ordered a set of Piaa 520 SMR's, don't really want to drill the bumper to mount them, but don't have a roll bar or brush guard, anyone have lights behine the grill? how well do they work? Kinda looking at getting a push bar but I'll have to take the low speed bumpers off. Any ideas?

C-10volvo · 11-28-2007, 02:53 AM

Here is a picture of a members truck. I am not sure how its mounted, but at least its a start.

Mickey_D · 11-28-2007, 03:12 AM

I've got a set of 150W deer spotters that I mounted on the bumper, but mine is a rusty old POS. I can understand not wanting to drill the bumper, but how about using the bumper mounting bolts? Remove a bolt, put it through the light bracket, put it back through the bumper. Voile'.

68K20 x Drill · 11-28-2007, 03:41 AM

mine went in existing holes...

**old Rusty C10** · 11-28-2007, 03:55 PM

i dont have pics of it but on my 82 the PO had them into the square tubed grille like the first pic.. ive made bars and stuck them in front of the AC Condensor

Prerunner1982 · 11-28-2007, 04:40 PM

I like the first picture with the lights behind the grille. This works well if you have the small tube type grille. With a factory type grille, it would most likely block too much of the light, rendering the light pretty much useless. That depends alot on the particular grille design.

Mounting them below the bumpers works fine, but depends if its a 4x4 or 4x2.. and how low the truck rides.

You could always put an 81-82 style bumper on it and mount the auxillary lights in the square holes.

11-28-2007, 01:19 AM	#1
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	Where to mount Driving lights Hey anyone have auxillary driving lights on there truck? Just wondering how and where you mounted them. I ordered a set of Piaa 520 SMR's, don't really want to drill the bumper to mount them, but don't have a roll bar or brush guard, anyone have lights behine the grill? how well do they work? Kinda looking at getting a push bar but I'll have to take the low speed bumpers off. Any ideas? __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

11-28-2007, 02:53 AM	#2
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	Re: Where to mount Driving lights Here is a picture of a members truck. I am not sure how its mounted, but at least its a start. Attached Images __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

11-28-2007, 03:12 AM	#3
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Where to mount Driving lights I've got a set of 150W deer spotters that I mounted on the bumper, but mine is a rusty old POS. I can understand not wanting to drill the bumper, but how about using the bumper mounting bolts? Remove a bolt, put it through the light bracket, put it back through the bumper. Voile'. __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

11-28-2007, 03:41 AM	#4
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Where to mount Driving lights mine went in existing holes... __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars Last edited by 68K20 x Drill; 11-28-2007 at 03:42 AM.

11-28-2007, 03:55 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Where to mount Driving lights i dont have pics of it but on my 82 the PO had them into the square tubed grille like the first pic.. ive made bars and stuck them in front of the AC Condensor __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-28-2007, 04:40 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Where to mount Driving lights I like the first picture with the lights behind the grille. This works well if you have the small tube type grille. With a factory type grille, it would most likely block too much of the light, rendering the light pretty much useless. That depends alot on the particular grille design. Mounting them below the bumpers works fine, but depends if its a 4x4 or 4x2.. and how low the truck rides. You could always put an 81-82 style bumper on it and mount the auxillary lights in the square holes. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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