32" Lo Pro Grille LED Light Bar Kit from Cali Raised - Quick Install Process / Review - Update: Lightbar Removed

[Formidable]

That’s unfortunate. I’m hesitant to pull the front bumper for any modifications because of all the sensors these cars now come with.

So probably the final addition to this thread. Unfortunately, the light bar had to be removed (at great expense to me) due to the lack of clearance between the front radar and the light bar itself.

After ~3 months of no issues, I received a message on the dash stating "System Stopped Front Radar in Self-Calibration. See Owners Manual".

After attempting to clean the sensor, I brought the truck back to Toyota. They indicated that the light bar had been hitting the back of the radar housing (potholes/bumps/etc.) and could not confirm the issue will not reappear if the light bar was not removed.

I've spoken to Cali-Raised about the issue, and will be sharing the same feedback with their techs for fix on future brackets.

I realize that if i so chose, i could just measure 1/4" back from the current mounting holes and drill new holes in the brackets, but at this point I'm tired of the constant issues I've faced doing what should be a simple bolt on modification.

Please keep in mind that if you have the forward facing radar, this may become an issue even if it is not currently rubbing. Pictures below from the tech:

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[MikeD]

So probably the final addition to this thread. Unfortunately, the light bar had to be removed (at great expense to me) due to the lack of clearance between the front radar and the light bar itself.

After ~3 months of no issues, I received a message on the dash stating "System Stopped Front Radar in Self-Calibration. See Owners Manual".

After attempting to clean the sensor, I brought the truck back to Toyota. They indicated that the light bar had been hitting the back of the radar housing (potholes/bumps/etc.) and could not confirm the issue will not reappear if the light bar was not removed.

I've spoken to Cali-Raised about the issue, and will be sharing the same feedback with their techs for fix on future brackets.

I realize that if i so chose, i could just measure 1/4" back from the current mounting holes and drill new holes in the brackets, but at this point I'm tired of the constant issues I've faced doing what should be a simple bolt on modification.

Damn. This really sucks but thanks so much for sharing your experience. Direct impact on my next mod decision making.

 

[MErc0814]

Small update. I've received the updated brackets from Cali-Raised free of charge. In the update, they've elongated the light bar mounting holes so it can be pushed back (hopefully not contacting the radar).

When it warms up a bit, I will try to reinstall with the knowledge gained through many trips to the service department and reviewing bumper removal threads.

 

[StayRunnin]

Was about to make this purchase, thanks for following up!

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