DIY Light Bar - 40 x XM-L2 on copper.

I agree, its probably best to let the driver manage the temps; especially since its capable of doing so. I could just envision getting distracted with something else (like getting stuck in a bog) and forgetting to dim the lights before they overheated.

Does anyone have any ideas for a decent removable roof mount? Then I can take it down when Im not off-road. This will also give it maximum range and great cooling while on the move. The front bumper is taken up with other lighting.

Those suction cups made for moving cabinets? There are many types made for holding cameras, cell phones and gps too, but those typically cost a lot more.

Self-tapping sheet metal screws? :D

Well, that's how it's done down here in Mis'ippi...

not sure if u posted but where are u wanting to mount this ? and are u looking at not drilling holes ?

Yepper, that an weldin em to the headache rack or the pusher par.

Whelp, ya’alls aint gots what umma tellin ya! I needs to stick the daing thing tuh the roof sos it aint stuck there all permanent-like, and I aint ganna be boring no holes in muh rig neither, daing ya! :smiley:

The handyman’s secret weapon… duct tape! J)

How bout putting it on a ski rack?

If you’re running a hardtop, why not try some magnets?

Look for rubber-coated ones like these: Plastic & Rubber Coated Magnets | K&J Magnetics or http://www.aliexpress.com/item/N52-Magnets-15-x-15-x-2-1-2-2pcs-lot-Rubber-Coated-Super-Strong-Rare/1403455574.html

You know, the words “off Road” conjure up a permanent bracket that would take the abuse. Something you stick on, tie on, strap on, (oh, that didn’t even sound good did it?), or even the word temporary is synonymous with “Oh Crap bubba, I think the light bar just came loose and it’s hangin in a tree back there in the woods.”

Seriously, most of the temporary mounts I have ever tried weren't worth the powder to blow them up, if there was any vibration at all.

:open_mouth: oh my that’s gunna be bright.

Youre definitely right… you sure dont want this thing coming lose and sending 25 lbs of metal down the trail. But like all of your mods: where there’s a will, there’s a way. How about my DIY removable mount holding up a 140lb HID searchlight assembly 3 feet off the deck through raging seas? Yup, its removable for quick take-down with a ton of expensive stainless hardware and a lot of head-scratching to fab it. The only ones that ever said, “Oh crap bubba” where the ones unfortunate enough to get caught in the beam. :bigsmile:

Im looking for a mount that can be removed without drilling holes through a roof. I dont mind bolting and unbolting the mount if its setup that way. If it comes down to it, I might have to rethink this and drill holes for a permanent mount, leaving the mount on the truck and use accessible bolts to attach the sink to the mount for quick removal. Either way, the light bar cant stay there permanently. It looks like ebay has a ton of different pre-made mounts from police cruisers, etc. Now to figure out which one I could adapt.

Anyone have any ideas? Looks like more cobbling and head-scratching.

i got a idea >>>>what ya think

mount the bottom to the boat or truck the other half to the unit when u want to put it on slide the clip and tighten down the screw and do the same to take off ??

only thing u might have to change is the screw u might need it longer ?

Or THIS if u want to make it adjustable ?

triple mag mount:
http://www.allenprecision.com/survey/gps/accessories/mounting/seco-5-8x11-triple-magnetic-mount/?gclid=CNbpjKu_orwCFcI-MgodU30AZg

Good enough to hold a $20k GNSS rover to a truck at 80mph with 50mph crosswind. Off road, two-track, washboards, etc. are no problem.

Maybe get two - one for each side of the light bar.

Check out the quick-connect adapters for other ideas.

Thanks but it will probably weigh at least 30 lbs by the time its completed. Its going to require some beefy mounts to hold it in place.

bike and ski racks are capable to hold that weight (especisially when you turn or hit the brakes). they are made to fit almost any car\truck, and some are quick release.
use both bars, close to each other, you need all the mounting strenght you can get with a chunk of mettal that big. G force is a very nasty thing. it makes things weigh a lot more when you turn or brake, not to mention bumps off road

Thanks, Ive been scouring craigslist and there are literally hundreds of grossly overpriced used bike & ski roof racks (thule & yakima) but I haven’t found one yet that comes complete with all the mounting hardware for my pickup. Your suggestion seems to be the best one yet.

how about the suction cups that they use for bike racks?

Thanks, but far to much liability with something like that potentially letting go. I need a bolt on solution without drilling holes through the roof if possible.