XM757 B&A detail

[cranetruck]

Sometimes it's fun to look back at the original and get an understanding for why it takes so long to get this thing on the road.
Here is a before and after picture of the LF light treatment. It's all functional at this time. The bumper does cast a shadow right in front, but it doesn't appear to be a real problem and BTW, this is the arrangement that was intended in the original design except for the BO driving light which had a new location higher up and to the outside (four plugged holes) when a winch was opted for. I'll check that (the effect of the bumper) when I do the headlight alignment.

 

[Flea]

I like it back in the truck, Bjorn.

It looks like the light on the bumper was a very quick afterthought following vehicle development, as I'm sure the shadow was a "problem" perceived by the US.

It seems to me that the lights on the bumper would be MUCH more prone to getting damaged/destroyed, especially when winching.

Regardless, a simply amazing vehicle you have there.

 

[cranetruck]

Thanks.
I don't care for lights in or on a bumper, just doesn't make sense.
The cargo version of the truck has the space between the cab and bumper filled with foam for floatation....

 

[WillWagner]

You could notch the bumper then angle it back like the cranetruck. I know, it wouldn't be original, but you'd have a smaller issue with a shadow and less of a chance of catching the bumper on something while backing or turning.

 

[cranetruck]

Will, the non-illuminated area in front, caused by the bumper being in the way, would only be a problem off-road, I think. A second set of lights below the originals could take care of it. No biggie, if I were to do anything to the bumper, I'd put lightening holes in it, like the M135, but like I said, no plans for any of that at this time.