BD's OnX6+ Lower Grille LED Kit Question

[Joey]

Looking at this kit, it fits behind the grill, what's the best method to cut or remove the grill so it does not block any of the light.

 

[TheCappy]

I'm guessing a dremel with cut wheel. It's just plastic. I haven't decided if I'm going to cut mine for flush mount yet.

 

[Loufish]

I used a Milwaukee 3" cordless cut-off wheel, but yes it could be done with a dremel....I picked up about 20% more light doing so...

 

[BlazinPond]

I don't think its worth doing.....fwiw.

 

[docskeet1]

I apologize for changing the subject slightly. I’m about to do my install. How did you all route the wiring from the grill to the upfitters? Straight beside the battery, or around the side somehow?

 

[Loufish]

I apologize for changing the subject slightly. I’m about to do my install. How did you all route the wiring from the grill to the upfitters? Straight beside the battery, or around the side somehow?

Mounting the lightbar was easy, routing the harness was NOT....ran harness up in front of the right side of the radiator, and kept it tight to the right side of the underhood...behind the battery and then to the upfitter wires...much easier to type then to execute...

 

[hamster]

Agree. I have a similar setup and there is so much light that it looks like daytime when all on.

I don't think its worth doing.....fwiw.
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[MDJAK]

I did it and I have never done anything like it before. I have very little talent when it comes to this. I used a dremel and then a tin snip. I then filed down the edges. It was a bit of trial and error but I think it looks much better exposed.

That said, behind the grill is surely more stealth and if you park where theft can occur, behind is probably better. Outta sight, outta mind.

 

[docskeet1]

Mounting the lightbar was easy, routing the harness was NOT....ran harness up in front of the right side of the radiator, and kept it tight to the right side of the underhood...behind the battery and then to the upfitter wires...much easier to type then to execute...

Thanks

 

[RipReturns]

I don't think its worth doing.....fwiw.
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So to those of you who have OnX6 as well as BD squadron sports, is it worth it? I already have three pairs of Squadron sports (spot, driving combo, & wide cornering) in the fog light pockets. I can't use those on street due to light output already, so is there something beyond 'more is better' driving your decision? My biggest *gripe* is that the spots - which are mounted too low by choice - don't really throw down range. But I can't mount lights up top (won't fit garage).