I used a 20$ one from amazon. It has pretty good reviews and its been pretty sturdy. I hope this link works. Nilight Led Light Bar Mounting Bracket Front License Plate Frame Bracket License Plate Mounting Bracket Holder for Off-Road Lights LED Work Lamps Lighting Bars,2 Years Warranty
You can access a lot of the grill area by removing the cover plate under the hood, and probably the plastic skid plate thing underneath the front end.
I bought one of these, but I'm not sure I like the look of it on. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073V2NDQY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I was thinking about getting this bracket:
And then a simple 12" light bar with harness from either amazon or harbor freight.
Limited-time deal: Nilight - 90021B Led Light Bar Mounting Bracket Front License Plate Frame Bracket License Plate Mounting Bracket Holder for Off-Road Lights LED Work Lamps Lighting Bars, 2 Years Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V2NDQY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_dl_MH3FYPTMKFSPNVG2E2F9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Nilight Led Light Bar Mounting Bracket Front License Plate Frame
I have some custom parts that I’m attaching that support the bar against the bumper so it doesn’t bend or move when it hits branches/bushes.
Nilight Led Light Bar Mounting Bracket Front License Plate Frame
I have some custom parts that I’m attaching that support the bar against the bumper so it doesn’t bend or move when it hits branches/bushes.
I originally wanted the light bar to be mounted into the slot under the plate but actually I bought the wrong kind of light bar so the mounts weren’t on the side so I ended up getting the bracket. Here is the link ! Right off of Amazon Nilight Led Light Bar Mounting... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V2NDQY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I just bought this one from amazon that’s supposed to arrive today. No idea if it’ll be any good or not... I’ll need to add some holes to the bumper to make it work, but I’m ok with that.
https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Mounting-Off-Road-Lighting-Warranty/dp/B073V2NDQY
Nilight Led Light Bar... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V2NDQY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Wrong one sorry here it is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V2NDQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mN4HFbRWK7Q6H
In case the link didn’t work - Nilight - 90021B Led Light Bar... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V2NDQY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
A number of companies make light bars that should fit the bill. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V2NDQY/ should get you started. Note that that's a lightweight bar for lights only, not for pushing.
Nilight - 90021B Led Light Bar Mounting Bracket Front License Plate Frame Bracket License Plate Mounting Bracket Holder for Off-Road Lights LED Work Lamps Lighting Bars, 2 Years Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V2NDQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_ZR8RTA1XMBBPWN39H03C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
AUXITO 9006 HB4 LED Fog Light Bulbs, 3000K Amber Yellow, 6000 LM High Brightness, 30W Play and Plug, Super Penetration with 12 CSP Chips, Waterproof, DRL Bulbs Replacement for Cars, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KNBG6PZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_DN2G4TJ0H5BS9FDMCJFF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
His looks like the 'cheap one' i just bought from Amazon last week: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073V2NDQY
I installed it on my 2005 with a couple of old Optilux HID 4inch lights I had in my garage. I just used 4 stainless steel panhead screws (#12x3/4" I think) to screw it right into the plastic of the bumper. Also had to add some nylon spacers between the mount and the bumper to account for the curvature of the bumper, but it ended up pretty solid. I probably need to add a 'NO TOW' sticker so no one gets any bright ideas. Lol. :)
Happy cake day.
Warn makes a really nice one for the Crosstrek and Forester and the grill guard part is optional but it'll set you back around $700. You can get a generic front light bar pretty cheap though, I'll link some for you! There are others too, I was going to buy the warn bumper for my crosstrek as it doesn't take away any clearance and was the best quality for the money, ended up loosing the Crosstrek in a wreck and picked up a new Forester. I have a warn bumper on it plus grill guard and love it, installing a light bar on it today.
https://www.warn.com/crossovers
https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Mounting-Off-Road-Lighting-Warranty/dp/B073V2NDQY
https://www.amazon.com/SSD-Performance-Crosstrek-Premium-Mounting/dp/B07GZYTLZV
https://www.rallitek.com/license-accessories-/11148-rallitek-license-plate-light-mount.html
https://lpaventure.com/products/lp-aventure-bumper-guard-smaller-version-2018-crosstrek
And if it's just light mounting your after check out ditch light mounts, you can get a set from Xprite plus some mounts on Amazon for less than $100.
Thanks! I got it off of amazon, It was fairly easy to install. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V2NDQY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share