Cowl Mounts For Baja Design Lights

[Tdkrum5]

Post pictures and let us know what you think about them. I was worried that with only two mounting bolts they my rattle or vibrate a lot? Let us know how it all works out? Love the BD lights.

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[CarbonSteel]

Post pictures and let us know what you think about them. I was worried that with only two mounting bolts they my rattle or vibrate a lot? Let us know how it all works out? Love the BD lights.

They have plastic stand-offs with hex bolts and I will apply a bit of blue thread locker to them for security. The mounting plates are 1/8" thick so they should not flex very much if at all. Will keep you posted.

 

[Beetle Bailey]

I have Hauk mount brackets...nice workmanship and great quality, BUT there name is on the bracket for those of you who do not like to advertise.



https://haukoffroad.com/accessories/jl-a-pillar-light-mounts/

 

[Gdub]

Hands down Kc mounts. Way better than the BD ones. I cannot speak to any others as I have not had them in my hands.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Hands down Kc mounts. Way better than the BD ones. I cannot speak to any others as I have not had them in my hands.

Curious as to what makes them better than BD. They appear to mount to the windshield hinge?

 

[Tdkrum5]

They have plastic stand-offs with hex bolts and I will apply a bit of blue thread locker to them for security. The mounting plates are 1/8" thick so they should not flex very much if at all. Will keep you posted.

Thanks keep us posted i would only be mounting one of the small pro ditch light similar to yours.

 

[Tdkrum5]

I have Hauk mount brackets...nice workmanship and great quality, BUT there name is on the bracket for those of you who do not like to advertise.



https://haukoffroad.com/accessories/jl-a-pillar-light-mounts/

Thanks just checked them out is there a spacer between the bracket and the body? Looks like these just sit on the body and dust and dirt may under them and cause the paint to rub off and rust? Has this been a problem?

 

[Gdub]

Curious as to what makes them better than BD. They appear to mount to the windshield hinge?

windshield hinge and they are made of thicker steel. No vibration.

 

[CarbonSteel]

windshield hinge and they are made of thicker steel. No vibration.

How thick are they (could not see any specs on the KC site)?

 

[Gdub]

How thick are they (could not see any specs on the KC site)?

Bout this thick....... 1/4” or so....

 

[CarbonSteel]

Bout this thick....... 1/4” or so....

Between the rain, I mocked up the driver's side. I can move the entire Jeep from the mount, so it is solid and doubtful it would vibrate since the distance from the mounting hole to the centerline of the cowl bolts is pretty short and the plate is a little thicker than 1/8",

The only thing I am not sure that I like is the Baja's have multiple holes in the light bracket base, but only a single hole in the cowl mount. It is a 3/8" bolt so I can tighten it quite a bit and it has a nylock nut, so it may not be an issue. I would need to go ahead and mount them and drive it to see how it is.

 

[Tdkrum5]

They look pretty sweet to me.

 

[Beetle Bailey]

Thanks just checked them out is there a spacer between the bracket and the body? Looks like these just sit on the body and dust and dirt may under them and cause the paint to rub off and rust? Has this been a problem?

Yes, the spacers sit in the opening where the stock screws are. Hauk furnishes the spacers and longer screws. No issues at all.

 

[JeepU4IA]

I used Mopar knockoff mounts which are ridiculously cheap but I'm very happy with the quality. Had to drill extra holes for the inside lights and chop off the extra length on the bolt so it doesn't hit the paint.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Y16Q8SB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Tdkrum5]

I used Mopar knockoff mounts which are ridiculously cheap but I'm very happy with the quality. Had to drill extra holes for the inside lights and chop off the extra length on the bolt so it doesn't hit the paint.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Y16Q8SB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I like the two light set up . The mount looks a little bulky but should hold the two lights securely . Looks like a spot and driving light correct?

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