Front window A pillar lights on a KK

OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

So what do you guys think about a KK with A pillar lights? I just started looking at mine to see how difficult it would be to fab up some mounts. I think it look pretty do able. Please share your thoughts

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cat001kk · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:20 pm **Posts:** 20

i was thinking this would look pretty sweet myself. i think you should try it and do a write up so its easier for me to do :-)r

OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

You got it. I'm going to start measuring this weekend. I think I have a pretty good plan that will involve no to very little work on the vehicle itself. Just have to remove some stuff for access. I will let you know how it turns out.

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OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

Well. It ain't gonna be as easy as I thought.... Like that's not a surprise. I should have my first go at templates done today and will try to fab something up over the week for a first go round. You know what they say "measure twice, drill once". This is gonna take awhile.

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At The Helm · **Posted:** Sun Aug 14, 2011 2:43 pm

^^^

OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

Well it may not be so bad. I've got the template made for the drivers side but it's freaking hot here in AZ so the passenger side is gonna have to wait. Hopefully I can use the metal shop at work one of these nights to make my first go at the drivers..... I'll keep in touch.

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OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

Thanks to Rock Lizard for the above images. He made these for the Cherokee. This is the look I am shooting for.

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cgass · **Posted:** Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:49 pm

I think they would look pretty good. Excited to see what you come up with.

cat001kk · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:20 pm **Posts:** 20

i think lights like that would look sweet on a kk. excited to see how it turns out!

At The Helm · **Posted:** Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:14 pm

Iirc there are wires running through that pillar for the side curtain airbags. Be careful!

OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

10-4 on the airbag wires. I think I have them spotted through the mount holes for the interior cover panels.

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OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

Next weekend I start the fabrication. I think I have everything mocked up and fitted. I will be sure to post pics. Good, bad or indifferent.

cgass · **Posted:** Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:05 am

I'm very interested to see how these turn out. I've been thinking about fabricating brackets to mount on the quarter panels if these don't work out.

cat001kk · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:20 pm **Posts:** 20

the suspense is killing me! cant wait to see em. :POPCORN:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:03 pm

cat001kk wrote:

the suspense is killing me! cant wait to see em. :POPCORN:

X2

OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

Sorry guys. Time is my enemy at the moment. I've got the sheet metal now and the prints laid out. I should be able to do some cutting and welding this weekend.

OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

Hahahahaha! It only took me half of a century but I finished the lights today!

cgass · **Posted:** Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:44 pm

Looks really good Toucan.

Edit: Removed dumb question :ROTFL:

Any plans to sell these? I'm very interested

OG_Toucan · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:16 pm **Posts:** 100

I don't know man..... They weren't difficult.... but they kinda came out as a custom fit deal. It didn't take much to do them. I bought a 3 foot section of 1/4 inch steel from Home Depot. Rolled it over a propane tank to get the correct amount of curve on the A-pillar, then cut the out the piece to fit. Then I just cut out a top section and used a grinder to get the desired shape. Once that was done I welded the mounting plate for the light to the top of the A-pillar mount. Then some sanding and painting followed by the emotional process of drilling holes in the Jeep. Screwed the completed pieces to the A-pillar, mounted the lights, ran the wires and Whall-Lah!

cgass · **Posted:** Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:17 pm

Yeah that doesn't sound too bad. My problem is that I have no access to a shop with welding materials :banghead:

All my stuff got left on the east coast

Front window A pillar lights on a KK

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