We all have a handful of the trusty MagLight flashlights laying around. In our case my husband has quite a few laying around in the closets, vehicles, and storage containers. Many of us have one in our Jeep's, and for what ever reason the MagLight mount never seems to last. Well, the stock MagLight mount finally broke on my KJ (installed by the prior owner), and so it was time for the proper mount to be installed.

To mount the MagLight, in my case a three D cell flashlight, I used a set of QuickFist Clamps on the side of the driver's seat mounts. Here's a quick write up:

Install Time: Aprox 5 min.
Tools Needed: Drill, Drill Bit, Wrench, Marker
Hardware needed: 1 pack of QuickFist Clamps, 2 #10 screws, washers, and nuts.

Step 1: Mark the location where you place the #10 screw to mount the QuickFist Clamps as seen here:


Step 2: Drill holes to accommodate the #10 Screws as seen below:


Step 3: Install #10 screws into QuickFist Clamps using the washers provided in the package.


Step 4: Install to seat mount using the washers and nuts. Be careful not to over tighten, and tighten just enough to prevent the mounts from rotating.

Step 5: Install flashlight and enjoy!!!






Note: I am sure many of you have figured this out, but to help reduce the noise of the batteries when going over bumps or washboard, we wrap each our batteries with duct tape. Start at the seam on the side, and wrap 3 times using the factory seam as reference point. Make sure that you can remove the batteries and not to over wrap them. It works like a charm!

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2002 KJ: Renegade Edition

looks great!.,. i normally just throw my maglite between the counsel and the passengers seat. it slides right in there and doesn't make any noise or come out unless you grab it. but mine might only be a 2 battery one.. maybe 3.. i'm not sure

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2006 Renegade. Completely stock.

I did the same to my kj last summer. Keeps it out of the way but close if you need it. I wanted to try the same mount for a 4lb fire extinguisher on the passenger side, but not enough clearance. I will try that mount on inside of the seat frame. Good job looks great.

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IamBob
03KJsport
Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO
Mopar hooks
Class 3 hitch
comming soon mopar plates
rock rails
http://www.myjeepspace.com/user/iambob/gallery

why would you do do something like that? just duct tape that to your rack or you can zip it to your roof bars. dont be all technical and drill holes in your seats for some stupid MAGLITE... just kidding bro, nice job, but really, buy a darn SUREFIRE and keep that in your pocket. trust me, its a lot brighter then your MAGLITE. thats what we use on the FORCE

seriously, the best price for a beaming but flashlight that is ay bighter then that MAGLIGHT. just a thought bro.
you might have to copy and paste, my bad


http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_ ... /sesent/00

looks good Wen, great idea about taping the batteries up. I'll have to do that on my work lights. I'm sure this topic will rehash all sorts of maglite on the seat discussion. I switched to the QuickFist clamps after the plastic mag ones broke from accidently standing on them while trying to reach stuff on roof, oops. later, mike



ps Ranger, i use Surefire and Stingers also for work, but main downside is that they burn out alot faster than the Mag.

yes but thats why you have to have more battries. for the surefire. its alot brighter and covers a whole lot more area than the MAG

nice spot. nice job. thanks for sharing!

I thought this was a standard mod for all KJ's on the LOST boards.

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02 Liberty Limited
Silver Outside & Taupe Inside
Heated Seats, Sunroof & Infinity speakers
USA Spec I-Pod adaptor, Mopar Sub, Garmin GPS
Tow Package, Select-Trac
Rock Rails, Tow Hooks

funny how I just ordered a couple sets of these from Sierra last week just for this application and now this pops up?

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Jason
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Thanks for the excellent photo post. Just about everybody has a D-cell mag, and mine is currently rolling loose (projectile!) at the passenger side door sill. Driver's side has a fire extinguisher bungied there. My other lights are Surefires and Fenix. Fenix T1 my fave at 200 lumens and under $80. BTW rangerd77, that's one FBT in your sig pix.

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Liberating. 2006 KJ Sport, Pearl blue, lic. plate CACHE EH. Mods: Frankenlift, Boulderbars, Superskid, Rockstar bumper, PS rock ring, ARB rear locker, BS Dueler Revo LT245 10-ply.

all i did was put my flashy on the driver's side next to the door, right below where you have yours, but just laying there!
works for me!

Here is mine.

Terry

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2011 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4

I used the same grip fist to hold my flashlight but I keep mine in the rear of my KJ:

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My Jeep Build ----> Big Black

I dont know who has tried one but the new L.E.D mags are the best thing ever. I keep mine next to my seat and the counsel its a 3D cell.

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06 KJ
HAS
Daystar lift with 02 springs
245 75 16 MTs on Painted Moabs
NEEDS
Skids and Tow Hooks
WANTS
265 75 16s, 4:10s with DTTs, and Frankenlift

I have my Big Mag on the drivers seat and my small one mounted in the rear of the KJ.

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2002 KJ: Renegade Edition

what did you ust to fasten it there? I was thinking of doing the same with my big Mag using 2 clamps

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Jason
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I got these at HomeDepot...


Have a 4 cell on the driver side and a 3 cell on the passenger side

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Brian, Blue KJ in PA
LOST#99, Mid-Atlantic LOST
Blue 2003 KJ Sport

RL Super Skinks

I drilled a small hole in the paneling and then used an expanding anchor to fasten it in.

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My Jeep Build ----> Big Black

my mag light came with those holders...






are the quickfist clamps flexi rubber?

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2008 Xterra 4x4

1986 CJ7
Lots of custom stuff...

Gone, But not Forgotten...
2003 Sport - 'Fire Engine' Red
Detours KJ Backbone
Skids
Boulder Bars
JBA 4.5 A Arms
245/75/16 Wrangler Duratracs's on Cragar Soft 8’s
Spidertrax 1.25" Spacers
Superwinch LP 8500
Frankenlifted