SuperchargedRS Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I just got a set of HID 7inch lights that I am going to mount on the top of my bumper, what I want to know is if there is any metal under there? what is the best way to install these bad boys? electrically; I am using a dpst relay hooked into my high beams w/ a manual off switch, so I can still use my high beams w/o these bad boys turning on when I'm on streets. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Depends on the year of your car. The 85-86's had metal backing, but the later 80's had Styrofoam inside. The early 80's had stout bumpers, lots of metal. But the ones with the plastic shell had light metal frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperchargedRS Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 it's a 90' loyale So what is under my bumper metal, foam etc? I just need a way to get these studs in something secure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperchargedRS Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Help A Brother Out Here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 well go out side and look under the bumper or feel under. most likly its foam under there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperchargedRS Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 How are other people mounting these things to the bumpers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperchargedRS Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 ANYONE have any suggestions on how to install these lights...Any tips or tricks you gurus of the subie know? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I would imagine, even if there is no steel there, that you could place flat steel on the other side where the self tap screw /bolts go up into the bumper. the long flat steel will reinforce it quite noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 it's probably a lot like this... http://www.parts.com/schematics/7/7525420.gif so there would be a bumper core support that attaches to the car, but most of the metal on it is at the front... then there's foam around it and a bumper cover over the top of it... not sure how you could get through all that foam and get a good angle on the metal... seems like you would have to mount them to the front of the bumper... but you might be able to make some slots in the top and bolt some tabs to the core support... or take off the foam and cover and mount a nice piece of hardwood to the core... (: --Spiffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 So... Did you mount your new Lights in your Subie? ... I`ll Like to see Pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantruckman Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 all of my loyales dont have foam inside the bumper, they only have a light ( 16 guage) backing frame , covered with a plastic shell. i think the lights would vibrate a lot, unless you mounted them with a heavier steel backing plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 light bar FTW Loyale bumpers are a joke. two tiny strips of metal top and bottom and then the very back mounting point of the bumper is mild steel. I've never liked bumper mounted lights because they will get destroyed. Get a cheapout bolt on light rack and throw em up there. u can run the wiring up next to the antenna unbolt the antenna mount slide the wires through and seal it up with some RTV or black snot in a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 light bar FTW Get a cheapout bolt on light rack and throw em up there. u can run the wiring up next to the antenna unbolt the antenna mount slide the wires through and seal it up with some RTV or black snot in a can. Got pics of that? I would rather that as I have an aversion to putting $300 worth of lights within deer/elk/moose/bear's reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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