Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

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Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

Post by theboy » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:09 am

Think I'm going to remove the front bumper on my sammy today, where do you guys put the idicators and sidelights after?

I understand I can drill the headlight and put a universal sidelight in?

Is it possible to re-use the standard sidelight/indicator set up?

Looking at budget options!
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Re: Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

Post by Jordi » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:12 am

Original lights can be fitted into the bonnet. If you shop about the truck spares and accessories places, i got some small side ligts for my SJ for about £3 a piece.

I've fitted rubberlite hgv trailer side lights to my sammi. They were a bit more expensive but not mega bucks.

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Re: Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

Post by Jordi » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:16 am

A photo. They will fit in the grill or light surround. I just didn't want to cut anything till i decided where to mount them permanantly.
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I'll try and remember to get a photo of the SJs lights later today.

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Re: Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

Post by dazerede » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:26 am

Here is mine
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Suzuki Sj 410 Jap Built
Recaro Seats Fitted
Landini Blue Colour
Full rollcage and winch bumper
1.6 8v vitara lump with su carb
4” calmini lift kit :)
235/75/15 insa turbo special tracks
99.9% Rust Free
BUILT NOT BOUGHT

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Re: Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

Post by mk1joe » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:42 am

i assume it just depends on the look that you want and how creative you are with it. as long as there within MOT specifications you could be as individual as you like.
i like the look of the standard lights on the bonnet because it makes it look like the Lada Niva
http://www.lada-niva.co.uk/Niva%20Images/NIVA11.jpg

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Re: Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

Post by andyrew » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:45 am

You could mount the original units behind the mesh of the front grille. Tywrap around them and thorough the grille. Should be pretty tidy
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Re: Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

Post by theboy » Sun Jan 27, 2013 1:51 pm

Cheers, some good ideas there lads. Thanks

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Re: Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

Post by trotter » Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:07 pm

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Re: Front bumper removal- sidelight & indicator options?

Post by dazerede » Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:17 pm

here is some other ideas
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Suzuki Sj 410 Jap Built
Recaro Seats Fitted
Landini Blue Colour
Full rollcage and winch bumper
1.6 8v vitara lump with su carb
4” calmini lift kit :)
235/75/15 insa turbo special tracks
99.9% Rust Free
BUILT NOT BOUGHT

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