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Thanks to HavasuDave for recommending the mounting brackets i was finally able to mount my LED pods.
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Part Number? Or link to buy the brackets?
Thanks!
 
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kinda related... anyone know of a cage mounted spot light similar to the spot light you would find mounted on a police car? I basically just want a 4" led pod on one of those unity swivel mounts that can clamp to the a pillar cage bar.
 
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kinda related... anyone know of a cage mounted spot light similar to the spot light you would find mounted on a police car? I basically just want a 4" led pod on one of those unity swivel mounts that can clamp to the a pillar cage bar.
I am not sure where you would find something like that, maybe just do a google search but i'm sure you probably have tried that already.
 
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Be advised the nilight brand pods i have mounted are trash so don't even bother with them. Worst led i have ever seen. I have something different on the way that should do the job.
 
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Be advised the nilight brand pods i have mounted are trash so don't even bother with them. Worst led i have ever seen. I have something different on the way that should do the job.
We appreciate the heads up. Let us know that the replacements satisfy you.....👍
 
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Like the pods what did you do for the switch inside your cab.
 
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I'd be interested in knowing what kind of LED pods you get a well. I have a cheap set on my bumper. They work, but the left one has water in it already. I swear the next set I get I'm going to go around the lenses with clear silicone calk, and cover the screws as well.
 
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Like the pods what did you do for the switch inside your cab.

I used a relay and ran the trigger wire to the bight light wire plug right under the hood. There is also a kit you can buy on this site that lets you do this as well. I did it this way as I don't like adding another switch. So when I hit the stock switch to the brights, my led lights come on too. Obviously with a relay the power for the LED lights are from the battery/voltage rectifire.
 
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Be advised the nilight brand pods i have mounted are trash so don't even bother with them. Worst led i have ever seen. I have something different on the way that should do the job.
I'm looking to get some pods for side vision that aren't to bright riding behind another rider, got a 20 inch Black Oak that's way to bright for that, got any suggestions?
 
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Very happy with these......https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ST8WBBM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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Very happy with these......https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ST8WBBM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I couldn't the link to work? Can you use them behind another rider?
 
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I couldn't the link to work? Can you use them behind another rider?
They are pretty bright but if you had them directed off at a 45deg angle i think you would be ok. Sorry about the link, not sure how to get it to work. I bought them on Amazon.
 
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They are pretty bright but if you had them directed off at a 45deg angle i think you would be ok. Sorry about the link, not sure how to get it to work. I bought them on Amazon.
Those are nice mounts, the location of yours won't work for where I mostly ride, you think they would work on the B pillar, you if I mounted them pointing at each other and the pods pointed on a 45, bet I would have to build some spacers between mounts and pod to able to tun turn them that far?
 
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I run the mirror lights and they are super bright. View attachment 214027
Are the pivots for the mirrors on the inside of the ROP's? We ride a lot of tight trails and if they hinge on the out side of the ROP's, I would tear them off first ride. We rub trees and all kinds of stuff. Can you use your lights ridding behind other riders? What brand? I like them!
 
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Are the pivots for the mirrors on the inside of the ROP's? We ride a lot of tight trails and if they hinge on the out side of the ROP's, I would tear them off first ride. We rub trees and all kinds of stuff. Can you use your lights ridding behind other riders? What brand? I like them!
They pivot outside but also will spin on the rollbar when hitting hard.
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it was the only Aluminum clamp option I found that works well with the honda windshield.

i’ve bashed them on a lot of trees........
 
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They pivot outside but also will spin on the rollbar when hitting hard.
View attachment 214030
it was the only Aluminum clamp option I found that works well with the honda windshield.

i’ve bashed them on a lot of trees........
Did yours come with the harness, relay and switch? I just got back from measuring clearance from ROP to windshield, I have 1/2 inch?
 
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