lilFORESTer

So after trying to find a rally type light bar for the SG Forester, I got fed up and decided to make my own. I Went to Lowes and found some 1” aluminum bar stock and went to work. I had a general idea of what I wanted, so I looked at what I had to work with and was actually quite pleased. There were already two Horizontal holes that were perfectly in line with the aluminum bumper block.



I cut the pieces to length then just used a bench vise to bend the bars to a 90 degree. I fitted the pieces to the bumper and… PERFECT (that’s just how I roll )




Next I just took the angle aluminum bracket I got and riveted it on to the top. This is what the lights will be mounted on. After getting the top bracket leveled, I attached the horizontal support that the license plate screws will go through to attach to the fascia.



Paint booth ..



I use Krylon’s Wrinkle Finish Paint cause it gives it a bit of a tougher coating and a bit more of a professional look



Then just attach the lights and wire them up. I decided to go with PIAA’s 520 ATP Lamps cause they were specifically designed for what I like to do… Bomb Some TRAILS!!!







If there is enough of an interest I would be willing to make some for members that are interested.

piemaster

that looks fantastic- great job!! when you can, post up pics of it after dark with the new lights turned on!

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lilFORESTer

Thanks man! It looks a Hell of a lot better in real life... the pics kinda suck cause im driving.




I went ahead and flush mounted the switch where the fog light switch is.

goshring

Nice job.

Rock_Strongo

Looks awesome....I'd be interested, depending on the price.

lilFORESTer

If I would do it, I would want to get somewhere around 12 people to keep cost of materials down.

lilFORESTer

I'd also like to find some local guys with an SG5 and an SF Forester so I could get a pattern made off of their cars... you would get the first ones for cost of materials.

subisan

Nice work man!

I'm still deciding if I want to go this route or mount them behind my grill.....

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lilFORESTer

I was going to mount mine behind my grill, but I Already have the Supertones in there and I figured it would look too cluttered. Plus you would have to make something to mount to because the plastic is way to flimsy.

tallazzFilipino

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vihila

wow! nice job! very simple and clean.

lilFORESTer

Yeah, that would actually be a good solution. Im not looking for a street sleeper look though. I Love taking it off road and bombing around. Its a N/A with an auto, so its much better suited for the lift and tires that are coming in the near future.

lilFORESTer

And thanks for the compliments guys... I love when people feed my ego

lilFORESTer

Im looking for a couple people in the Seattle/Tacoma area with an SG5 and an SF Forester that I can make a template off of so that I could make some of these if people are interested.

Anyone want to Volunteer?

Sea-Scooby... You have an SG5...

Chaosbound

Dude! The bar you made is KILLER!