P700 Lightbar placement with factory roof?

[bassadict69]

I believe I know the answer to this, but is the factory roof going to force me to mount the lightbar somwhere besides at the top of the windshield like I see others mounted?

 

[Admin]

 

[WagginTail]

I'm not sure but for me the higher up the better

 

[swsebek]

you will be able to mount it up high

 

[bassadict69]

I am bringing this back up...I had a tenant move out and he left behind a 51 or 52 inch lightbar he had mounted on his truck, so it has some brackets for that rather than the factory mounting brackets.

I have found the brackets they sell for mounting the lightbar down low on the windshield using the factory bolt locations. I would love to mount it high on the windshield...how can I do this with the factory hood that extends out and down a bit?

 

[bassadict69]

I am also needing some of the original L-type brackets that come on the lightbars...where might I find those?

 

[Mudwisel]

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[DaddyDubbs]

Personal opinion, but I prefer having the light bar below my line of sight, much easier to see without reflection from rain, snow or fog.

 

[bumperm]

I made the mounts for my 54" curved light bar, as I didn't much care for the ones I saw on eBay.

I can't argue with @DaddyDubbs, a high mounted light in rain, fog etc. is a non-starter. But, for all other more clear lighting situations, a high mounted light gives better useful range and better perspective. It is more labor intensive to install, though I think for sure worth it.

I did a write-up on the install, posted a couple of years ago. The 1/4 - 20 bolts go into rivet nuts in just one side of the roll cage corner gusset. The ones I saw elsewhere used longer bolts through both sides of that gusset, but I thought the added clamping pressure on the gusset not the best way to go. What I did works well, it's solid, doesn't vibrate, and holds adjustment.

 

[bassadict69]

Thanks guys! I got it mounted down low, just above the hood, at the bottom of the windshield.

Now to figure out the wiring...

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Depending on current draw a relay may not be necessary, but it can't hurt and I like the added electrical protection. If you are not familiar here is a schematic on wiring a relay for lights.

 

[jbry]

Thanks guys! I got it mounted down low, just above the hood, at the bottom of the windshield.

Now to figure out the wiring...

@bassadict69 (or anyone else with light bars mounted just below the windshield and not on the roof), can you report out on how they're working for you visually? Lessons learned and what to do/not to do?

I'm just now getting around to outfitting the new rig and we've got a lot of low branches so I'm hesitant to mount a light bar on the factory roof and have it ripped off. And yes, pictures of the build will be posted!

Thanks!

 

[Remington]

@bassadict69 (or anyone else with light bars mounted just below the windshield and not on the roof), can you report out on how they're working for you visually?

That guy hasnt been on the forum in about a year. Not sure he will see or respond to this FYI

As for your question, yes you can mount it there. People do it alot. No onstruction on my P1. Not sure on a P7 but should be ok. All depends on style you choose and how u mount it

 

[Red500]

When I got my first light bar I mounted it on the factory roof on my P5. I used some aluminum bars on the underside to distribute the stress and have not had a problem. I've hit plenty of branches without ripping it off yet. Anytime it rains or is dusty or there is any type of particles in the air it would simply light up these particles and make it harder to see. I won a smaller light bar in a drawing and mounted it below eye level and this works much better in those conditions. I now have both and learned that if I want to light up that field, use the upper light, but if I want to see the trail in front of me use the lower light. If I had to choose one or the other I would definitely go for the lower mounting position.