suggestions/ pics needed for lightbar....

mrneen · **Posted:** Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:26 pm

First off, HAPPY New Year...

for my first modification of 2010, i think i would like to do a lightbar for the roof. i would like to have at least 4 lights... possibly more.

i am open for any suggestions. i would rather not use a roof basket...

i have seen some use roof baskets, but i think i don't want to go down that route.

does any one have any pictures of there setup? or ideas that i could work with and point me in the right direction

thanks everyone,

Josh

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:37 pm

I saw a Grand Cherokee with just a bar going across the front roof with 4 lights on it. He had them rotated back so they were facing straight up. I guess that was for less wind drag and protection too. Then loosen the bar and rotate the lights forward. I'm thinking of doing that.

Terry

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:54 pm

Contact Marty (Rock Lizard) and ask him about his stand alone light bar.... Also known as the TBJ mod

mrneen · **Posted:** Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:31 pm

Diggerfreek wrote:

Contact Marty (Rock Lizard) and ask him about his stand alone light bar.... Also known as the TBJ mod

ohh i like that... i wonder if i can use that with my roof rails that i already have... looks like they took them off in that picture

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:34 pm

you can not run roof racks with that set up because it bolts to the roof rack mounts...

mrneen · **Posted:** Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:49 am

i see.... thanks for the help digger...

anyone else have any other suggestions or pictures?

:lol:

Boiler · **Posted:** Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:51 am

I know you said no basket, but this is kind of "unbasket-like" right? Yeah I know, I'm terrible with the self promotion....viewtopic.php?t=40168&start=160

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:43 am

FreedomKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:24 am

I don't know how much you want to spend and how "professional" you require it to look, but a few years back when I needed some light I grabbed some aluminum angle from Home Depot, put 4 100W lights on it and mounted it to the roof rails with U-bolts.

Another option if you still want to stay cheap but get something a little more sturdy (the aluminum flexed a little on the trails) is to use unistrut, also available at Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

If you want to go that route, I'd suggest the 1-5/8x13/16" pierced (already has holes in it) channel (http://www.unistrut.com/Browse/cat_detail.php?S=S02&P=P4000HS), some conduit clamps to hold it to the rails and some plastic endcaps to protect you from the sharp edges.

I'm not sure if local stores will have it, but unistrut is also available in aluminum and fiberglass if you'd rather have those over steel.

RED_KJ_666 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:51 pm

This Is My Bar fairly simple cost me 25$ too build 2 of these minus the lights.

1.5"x1/2" t6 C channell

I used 1-1/4" muffler clamps too hold it to the factory roof racks

It looks alot Nicer now that it is painted black and has some wire loom on it.

And The End Product in Use

and before someone says you know running those lights with covers is a BAD IDEA..... I know it was for photo purposes

RED_KJ_666 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:55 pm

Also I ran a short basket behind this setup with a tire Carrier and Basket mounted reverse lights (I Highly recommend them for Off-Roading) for months looked really cool until the girlfriend thought it would fit in the car port. My cams been broken for ahwhile hope to be able to get the picks of it sometime soon. My plan is too run a full length basket with the Lights and tire carrier integrated.

mrneen · **Posted:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 5:57 pm

thanks for the ideas... i just have to decided which way to go.. i do like boilers.. but i am just not a basket type of guy... no offense. lol... anyway thanks everyone for your input. definetly helps me out.

suggestions/ pics needed for lightbar....

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