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Roof Rack and Light Placement


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So I am the owner of 4 procomp explorer 6 in(maybe 5 in?, spot light lenses) lights, 4 slimline ebay lights(bright as can be, fluted lenses), and two rectangular fog lights(will be mounted on rear).


that being said i need options to mount them, i will have two on the bumper for sure and the two rectangle ones on the rear. what are my other options. i will not use the light bar that mounts to the drip rail, not my style. thinking two on the bumper, two on the cowl, and 4 on the roof rack(but the roof is thin, and i don't wanna have to resupport it). what do yall guys think.

this is the roof rack
http://www.surcoinc.com/R-BR_SR5.html

this is the bumper similar to this
http://www.modernparts.com/userdocs/products/EXP/f-150lightbar.jpg

if i use the roof rack, what sizes are the ones on most b2's? mine is a 50x60.. way to huge
 


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kolton's idea may come into play here once he gets pics up of the cowl mounted lights
 

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just courious. why not use the light adapter kit that they have for it. it mounts to the rack?
i do like that rack. how did you mount it?
 
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the roof rack aint mounted yet, i'm debating on if i wanna use it or not. i think i will like the look but the roof is so thin.
the supports on the roof have already been jacked and glued once... so... idk?
if i mount the roof rack i will mount the 4 slimlines up there and the 2 rectangle lights on the rear of the rack. i bought it all used together. i'm still debating on the rack..
 
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The roof is also fairly high even with a 4in lift. I had a light bar up there when I first started and it got ripped off on a really tight trail. It was worth it though :)

If you make a roof rack, make sure its more of just a cradle and some guides that you can strap things down to, instead of a bucket that holds things in. I built one for a friends XJ. Ill get some pics for ya, he has 4 rectangle walmart lights on the front and 2 mini lights at the corners on the rear.

If you attach the rack to the drip rails, its really the way to go... I didn't like it either, but if you tear it off, its easier to replace
 

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try to dig up some pics.. i'm actually working on a post about my b2 right now lol, i've had 5 ppl in a week to wanting to see more of mine so...

i just don't like the look of a drip rail mount. i understand what you are saying, but i'm gonna keep looking before i go that route
 

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