Hello everyone hope you all had a great holiday season. I got a light bar for Christmas for my Jeep but have run into a mounting problem now. Was going to use the license plate bracket to do it but that’s a no go. So figured I’d remove it and use the already made hole’s but they don’t line up. Plus I’m now wondering if them holes would even support the weight of the mount and light. So if anyone can help me with this issue I’d appreciate it. I’ve included a pic of the setup I’m using.
2016 jeepman
Hello everyone hope you all had a great holiday season. I got a light bar for Christmas for my Jeep but have run into a mounting problem now. Was going to use the license plate bracket to do it but that’s a no go. So figured I’d remove it and use the already made hole’s but they don’t line up. Plus I’m now wondering if them holes would even support the weight of the mount and light. So if anyone can help me with this issue I’d appreciate it. I’ve included a pic of the setup I’m using.
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been toying w// the same idea. so I have a cpl thoughts
drill new holes in bracket to match holes in bumper cover
there should be 4 decent holes
I was thinking one could drill additional holes, perhaps 8 so that there'd be more support
chuck the license plate holder, just use the plate & light bracket
there is a small space between the bumper cover & bumper
one would have to use those short stubby license plate screws
drill pilot holes in the plastic but the diameter is important
was reading a product page, I'll include the link below
it has a bracket which is shaped to fit our bumper cover better
they supply bolts meant to go thru to the bumper w/ nuts
this is probably the best solution
I wonder if the bumper cover would look dimpled if squeezed by the bolts
brackets
I have a 2014
24" bracket
THOSE BRACKETS COME WITH THE BOLTS
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Mounting Info
16" Front Bracket will accommodate either 2 ea. 4" pod lights or a Curved Light Bar. Please note there are several different mounting types for various light bars on the market. This bracket is designed for mounting 2ea. 4" pod lights or a curved light bar in the 2 outer mounting holes as long as the mounting bracket holes on the light itself measure 12" C-C. Mounting a straight light bar will require additional modifications. This bracket mounts through your front bumper in place of OEM front license plate bracket. Mounts easily by simply re-drilling through the 4 original bracket holes into steel bumper behind plastic and mounting. Please make sure to check behind bumper for wiring harness and protect/ reposition the wires before drilling to prevent melting or damage. This bracket is deigned to be mounted with the OEM Plastic License Plate Bracket, but if you do not have one it can also be mounted without the OEM bracket by simply shimming out the license plate approx. 1/4."
drill new holes in bracket to match holes in bumper cover
there should be 4 decent holes
I was thinking one could drill additional holes, perhaps 8 so that there'd be more support
chuck the license plate holder, just use the plate & light bracket
there is a small space between the bumper cover & bumper
one would have to use those short stubby license plate screws
drill pilot holes in the plastic but the diameter is important
was reading a product page, I'll include the link below
it has a bracket which is shaped to fit our bumper cover better
they supply bolts meant to go thru to the bumper w/ nuts
this is probably the best solution
I wonder if the bumper cover would look dimpled if squeezed by the bolts
brackets
I have a 2014
24" bracket
THOSE BRACKETS COME WITH THE BOLTS
467eff_972c8956a0b546d29c564c1ba336b547.pdf
Mounting Info
16" Front Bracket will accommodate either 2 ea. 4" pod lights or a Curved Light Bar. Please note there are several different mounting types for various light bars on the market. This bracket is designed for mounting 2ea. 4" pod lights or a curved light bar in the 2 outer mounting holes as long as the mounting bracket holes on the light itself measure 12" C-C. Mounting a straight light bar will require additional modifications. This bracket mounts through your front bumper in place of OEM front license plate bracket. Mounts easily by simply re-drilling through the 4 original bracket holes into steel bumper behind plastic and mounting. Please make sure to check behind bumper for wiring harness and protect/ reposition the wires before drilling to prevent melting or damage. This bracket is deigned to be mounted with the OEM Plastic License Plate Bracket, but if you do not have one it can also be mounted without the OEM bracket by simply shimming out the license plate approx. 1/4."
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can you not use the mohawk links I shared? is that website not working?
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looks perfect. how many bolts went thru the bumper? 2 or 4?
I see you have it covered. I would get SAE rated lights to just augment my headlights, so street legal. I was thinking 2. not sure of 2 skinny bars or 2 single or triple chip pods. I don't like flashy & I prefer blending. also leaning toward a wider bracket so the lights would be a little further from center
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easy reach around to hold the nuts behind the bumper while you tighten the bolts in front?
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I like that but a cpl things, 1 that’s lower than I want them & 2 I looked in that area it’s tight. any little dinger & its in my radiator. the way I drive I need a buffer up front. don’t mind a light getting trashed but not my radiator please
oh & you know what it can’t be used w grill shutters like my 2.4 has
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I don't personally care for the look of a single front light bar
these caught my eye because they are street legal. pricey experiment tho
Morimoto 4Banger HXB Wide LED Pods w/mounts & switched harness $597.50
they also make a combo lens but don't think it's SAE street legal
FFWD to 9:40
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got a link? Couldn’t find on their website. Only saw a 10” E mark which is a Europe thing
Search results for: 'Sae'
Rigid Industries is a leader in LED lights and light bars, including fog lights. We also have mounting for a variety of trucks and other off-road vehicles. | Search results for: 'Sae'
www.rigidindustries.com
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cycling lights are like that too. I've managed to find the less expensive units that still provide great light output. sometimes making my own hoods & adding diff. lenses to change/control a beam pattern. & clearly we don't all have the same budget. when I got my 1st Cherokee I was financially lucky. not sure how long my luck will hold out tho. currently driving the bottom of the barrel, a '14 sport (ewww) & trying to avoid duct tape & glue
but I like flechtight's setup. that thin light bar looks great & fits right in w/ his whole front end
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this thing really rocks. I slap it on the hood. would love it if they have an SAE driving light / fog light whatever, in a tiny slim version that I could mount on the bumper w/ the cheap bracket I bought. but on mine I think a 2-light setup would look better
but this is super inexpensive & super useful. I had to swap out the magnets for suction cups
Nilight LED Light Bar 13.5 Inch Triple Row $63.
did I already share this? I'm getting forgetful
temporary off road lightbar use
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in 2003 I got a cpl utility lights to mount on the back of my 4runner for camping, but never put them on. recently got a cheap bracket from amazon to play with. wasn't sure what light or lights to get, but just remembered the lights in the basement from 22 yrs ago. screwed them on & duct taped it to my license plate & bumper as a mock up. still haven't decided what if any lights I would get. it would be cool if the lens was slightly tinted, to blend w/ the front end more, in daytime, when they were not on
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a light bar would be nice but I think I like 2 little rectangles too
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maybe these
Stage Series 6" SAE/DOT White Light Bar (Pair)
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a light bar would be nice but I think I like 2 little rectangles too
maybe these
Stage Series 6" SAE/DOT White Light Bar (Pair)
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street legal SAE DOT. was thinking "driving" only to be used w/ high beams
cuz I have those suction cup off road lights if I ever do that again. but I drive lonely highways in the dark a lot, so that's where I see an opportunity
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was thinking clear or units that come w/ replacement lenses. going amber would be a big decision to live with permanently
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I hear ya. not mission critical. I have a new set of better headlight bulbs I still haven't installed. it would help if one of the oem bulbs burned out but they aren't cooperating
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again, the voice of reason
yeah, was thinking the same thing
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