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Gen2.5 Spotlight Bracket Mounts
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:59 am
by SimonB
I'm looking for ways to mount spotlights on a gen2.5 bumper in the absence of a bullbar or nudgebar.
I haven't seen the "new" Gen2.5 bumper that macjohnw is sending me, but if it's the same I was thinking of using the upper bullbar mounting holes, but this means the spots will stick quite proud of the front bumper. Any ideas?
Re: Gen2.5 Spotlight Bracket Mounts
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:05 pm
by tonton
Try fit it on brackets fitted to body under grille. I see some possible mounting points, but they may be too flimsy...
The 2.5 bumper does not have standard holes for spots, but I guess you can drill. I wouldn't drill.
Anton
Re: Gen2.5 Spotlight Bracket Mounts
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:37 pm
by SimonB
tonton wrote:Try fit it on brackets fitted to body under grille. I see some possible mounting points, but they may be too flimsy...
The 2.5 bumper does not have standard holes for spots, but I guess you can drill. I wouldn't drill.
Anton
There is nothing on the bodywork to which the spots can be mounted, and I agree, no drilling This is partly why my current setup doesn't work - it was drilled and is too flimsy.. and has rusted
Re: Gen2.5 Spotlight Bracket Mounts
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:48 pm
by 4ePajero
Drill through the flimsy bumper, but fit a supporting bracket on the inside of the bumper, which is connected to the chassis mounting points.
Since you live at the coast, have it galvanised.
Re: Gen2.5 Spotlight Bracket Mounts
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:01 pm
by tonton
4ePajero wrote:Drill through the flimsy bumper, but fit a supporting bracket on the inside of the bumper, which is connected to the chassis mounting points.
Probably the best in the absence of a nudge- or bullbar. A flimsy mounting will cause the spots to vibrate which is hard on everyone's eyes.
4ePajero wrote:Since you live at the coast, have it galvanised.
Always a good idea. We live in the rust factory!
Anton
Re: Gen2.5 Spotlight Bracket Mounts
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:19 pm
by ghost_traffic
I have a set of Warn spots on my standard bumper in drilled holes. If you need to galvanize, Simon, you know who to call.
Nico.
Re: Gen2.5 Spotlight Bracket Mounts
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:11 am
by macjohnw
The bumper is on it's way. The nudge bar brackets are still on the bumper and seem sturdy, but they might protrude a bit as you say.
Re: Gen2.5 Spotlight Bracket Mounts
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:34 pm
by tonton
ghost_traffic wrote:I have a set of Warn spots on my standard bumper in drilled holes. If you need to galvanize, Simon, you know who to call.
Nico.
Nico / Simon,
Where in W/Cape can I have a small galvanising job done at a reasonable price?
I have made up brackets to move the spots slightly backwards on my Bullbar, but need them protected against rust.
Anton