Fire & Ice LED Light Bar - Issues? - TundraTalk.net

2008_CrewMax · 06-16-2008, 11:29 AM

Hey everyone,

sorry to post another thread regarding this.

I got mine last Friday and immediately installed it.

I took my time installing it, making sure to wire everything properly, measure everything so it was dead center and as far down as it can go, cleaned the surface and all.

Once i installed it, everything looked perfect - EXCEPT my tailgate rubs on it.

Does anyone else have this issue? It's not a little rib, its actually alot of rubbing, it stops my tailgate from going all the way down unless i push on it.

2008_CrewMax · 06-17-2008, 03:37 PM

thanks for all your help guys lol

jpnca · 06-17-2008, 03:42 PM

Glad to help

SybErkRimInAL · 06-17-2008, 05:24 PM

I remember reading something about having to shave something off of the lightbar to get it to fit. I'd ask Mickey.

2008_CrewMax · 06-17-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

I remember reading something about having to shave something off of the lightbar to get it to fit. I'd ask Mickey.

haha i was talking to him about it before i bought it .. wish he would have said something before install!

ramoine · 06-18-2008, 07:57 AM

Bump , bump !!!

2008_CrewMax · 06-18-2008, 11:28 AM

Well this thing is messed up

looked great for a few days, but the tailgate has actually put enough pressure on the light bar to crease it

there is like a 5 inch crease, which actually makes it look like some of the LED's aren't working.

I have e-mailed realtruck.com to see if i can get some sort of warranty replacement

then maybe ill try some sort of shaving or whatever

i really like the look when its normal haha

2008_CrewMax · 06-18-2008, 05:00 PM

well i figured out what need to be done.

Part of my rear bumper needs to be shaved, or "dremeled" down.

realtruck.com are some of the most helpful guys on the planet.

They are getting me a replacement unit sent out ASAP, and i dont even have to pay for shipping on the other unit back to them.

I will dremel off that little lip on the rear bumper and re-install it.

I really love the way this thing looks.

Any other truck accessories i need, im going to:

Pickup Truck, SUV & Automotive Accessories and Performance Parts - RealTruck.Com

Cyprex · 06-18-2008, 05:04 PM

Nice! Try to post pics of what you do, incase its brought up again.

2008_CrewMax · 06-18-2008, 05:33 PM

definitely will do

Mickey · 06-20-2008, 08:19 PM

I used duct tape to place mine in place. Where I thought was a good position I decided to check the tail gate and it rubbed also. So I had to move it up a little. Then taped again and it didn't rub. So I put it in place. Then problem number 2 came in. I had to dremel also where my spare tire's square hole was in order for it to fit. I Know it was mentioned about the tailgate rubbing. Until I went to put the different spare tire up I realized I covered part of the hole. Sorry for not mentioning the spare tire hole because it was a couple of months after I installed it I found it.

2008_CrewMax · 06-23-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey

I used duct tape to place mine in place. Where I thought was a good position I decided to check the tail gate and it rubbed also. So I had to move it up a little. Then taped again and it didn't rub. So I put it in place. Then problem number 2 came in. I had to dremel also where my spare tire's square hole was in order for it to fit. I Know it was mentioned about the tailgate rubbing. Until I went to put the different spare tire up I realized I covered part of the hole. Sorry for not mentioning the spare tire hole because it was a couple of months after I installed it I found it.

I may PM you once i get my replacement.

08CREWMAXX · 06-23-2008, 01:37 PM

can u post a pic of tire hole mod and bumper mods please

SybErkRimInAL · 06-23-2008, 02:01 PM

I'm about to smoke my tail lights/3rd brake light and WAS considering getting a light bar but all of these issues are talking me out of it.

2008_CrewMax · 06-23-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

I'm about to smoke my tail lights/3rd brake light and WAS considering getting a light bar but all of these issues are talking me out of it.

i got my tails smoked .. they look good

also got the light bar .. i think the light bar looks REALLY good .. im gunna do what it takes to make it work

06-16-2008, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,149	Fire & Ice LED Light Bar - Issues? Hey everyone, sorry to post another thread regarding this. I got mine last Friday and immediately installed it. I took my time installing it, making sure to wire everything properly, measure everything so it was dead center and as far down as it can go, cleaned the surface and all. Once i installed it, everything looked perfect - EXCEPT my tailgate rubs on it. Does anyone else have this issue? It's not a little rib, its actually alot of rubbing, it stops my tailgate from going all the way down unless i push on it. __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

06-17-2008, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,149	thanks for all your help guys lol __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

06-17-2008, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,885	Glad to help __________________

06-17-2008, 05:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,642	I remember reading something about having to shave something off of the lightbar to get it to fit. I'd ask Mickey. __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

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06-18-2008, 11:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,149	Well this thing is messed up looked great for a few days, but the tailgate has actually put enough pressure on the light bar to crease it there is like a 5 inch crease, which actually makes it look like some of the LED's aren't working. I have e-mailed realtruck.com to see if i can get some sort of warranty replacement then maybe ill try some sort of shaving or whatever i really like the look when its normal haha __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

06-18-2008, 05:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,149	well i figured out what need to be done. Part of my rear bumper needs to be shaved, or "dremeled" down. realtruck.com are some of the most helpful guys on the planet. They are getting me a replacement unit sent out ASAP, and i dont even have to pay for shipping on the other unit back to them. I will dremel off that little lip on the rear bumper and re-install it. I really love the way this thing looks. Any other truck accessories i need, im going to: Pickup Truck, SUV & Automotive Accessories and Performance Parts - RealTruck.Com __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

06-18-2008, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cyprex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 154	Nice! Try to post pics of what you do, incase its brought up again. __________________ 07 5.7L Sky Silver Double Cab -EGR Vents/Bug guard -TRD Sway bar -Corsa Touring Exhaust -Charcoal filter delete

06-18-2008, 05:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,149	definitely will do __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

06-20-2008, 08:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 4,800	I used duct tape to place mine in place. Where I thought was a good position I decided to check the tail gate and it rubbed also. So I had to move it up a little. Then taped again and it didn't rub. So I put it in place. Then problem number 2 came in. I had to dremel also where my spare tire's square hole was in order for it to fit. I Know it was mentioned about the tailgate rubbing. Until I went to put the different spare tire up I realized I covered part of the hole. Sorry for not mentioning the spare tire hole because it was a couple of months after I installed it I found it. __________________ MIDNIGHT RIDER 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar Extang Black Max Cosmos Dynamics Halo LED Projection Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3 Locking gas cap DEBADGED Blackened Grill IBTO

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06-23-2008, 02:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,642	I'm about to smoke my tail lights/3rd brake light and WAS considering getting a light bar but all of these issues are talking me out of it. __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

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