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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.

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

incubusmike wrote:

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

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

I got these at HomeDepot...

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

Author:	flyingwen [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:56 pm ]
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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!

Author:	2006 KJ [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:52 pm ]
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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

Author:	iambob [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:24 pm ]
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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.

Author:	rangerd77 [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:35 pm ]
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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

Author:	rangerd77 [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:18 am ]
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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

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Author:	Signcutter21 [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:55 am ]
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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.

Author:	rangerd77 [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:06 am ]
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Signcutter21 wrote: 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

Author:	03kjsport [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:00 am ]
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nice spot. nice job. thanks for sharing!

Author:	sleeve84028 [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:36 am ]
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I thought this was a standard mod for all KJ's on the LOST boards.

Author:	DryBones [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:00 am ]
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funny how I just ordered a couple sets of these from Sierra last week just for this application and now this pops up?

Author:	bthomas [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:35 am ]
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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.

Author:	riptricket [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:17 am ]
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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!

Author:	Fulltimer [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:37 pm ]
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Here is mine. Terry

Author:	Inc [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:46 pm ]
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I used the same grip fist to hold my flashlight but I keep mine in the rear of my KJ:

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Author:	colts_kj [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:14 pm ]
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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.

Author:	flyingwen [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:39 pm ]
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I have my Big Mag on the drivers seat and my small one mounted in the rear of the KJ.

Author:	DryBones [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:41 pm ]
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incubusmike wrote: I used the same grip fist to hold my flashlight but I keep mine in the rear of my KJ: what did you ust to fasten it there? I was thinking of doing the same with my big Mag using 2 clamps

Author:	Blue KJ in PA [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:05 pm ]
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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

Author:	Inc [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:24 pm ]
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DryBones wrote: incubusmike wrote: I used the same grip fist to hold my flashlight but I keep mine in the rear of my KJ: what did you ust to fasten it there? I was thinking of doing the same with my big Mag using 2 clamps I drilled a small hole in the paneling and then used an expanding anchor to fasten it in.

Author:	callaway [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:44 pm ]
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Blue KJ in PA wrote: I got these at HomeDepot... Have a 4 cell on the driver side and a 3 cell on the passenger side my mag light came with those holders... are the quickfist clamps flexi rubber?