First Gen top light bar

[ryan445]

Hi Guys,

What did you guys use to mount a led light bar to the top of your first gens? Don't want to drill any holes if I can help it. I found one mount that will attach to the gutter, but found it pretty pricey for two small brackets. Just wanna see some other ideas.

 

[sgtsandman]

@Rick W should be able to answer that. Maybe @djfllmn

 

[SenorNoob]

I'd probably look into beam clamps. They're designed to clamp to a steel beam and have threaded attachment points.

https://www.amazon.com/Malleable-Universal-Clamp-Opening-10-5mm/dp/B0BWDS9DPB?tag=959media-20

 

[ryan445]

I'd probably look into beam clamps. They're designed to clamp to a steel beam and have threaded attachment points.

https://www.amazon.com/Malleable-Universal-Clamp-Opening-10-5mm/dp/B0BWDS9DPB?tag=959media-20

It's not a bad idea. Could probably shave them a little and paint them to they don't stand out much. Maybe even shave them to fit the slight U of the gutter.

 

[Li'l Work Truck]

High power magnets with a rubber base? Harbor Freight has some good ones. Just add a rubber sheet

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I get not wanting to drill holes. Holes can lead to leaks. I bought some stainless closed-end Riv-Nuts with a PTFE or Neoprene sealing washer. That’s what I’m intending to use to mount my visor on my green Ranger. Short of TIG welding a closed end flange nut in, I think that’s probably the best chance of sealing. The light bar that was on my Choptop when I got it had rain gutter mounts. I ended up taking it off to deal with other issues and haven’t decided if it will go back on or not yet.

 

[ryan445]

I get not wanting to drill holes. Holes can lead to leaks. I bought some stainless closed-end Riv-Nuts with a PTFE or Neoprene sealing washer. That’s what I’m intending to use to mount my visor on my green Ranger. Short of TIG welding a closed end flange nut in, I think that’s probably the best chance of sealing. The light bar that was on my Choptop when I got it had rain gutter mounts. I ended up taking it off to deal with other issues and haven’t decided if it will go back on or not yet.

Leaks are indeed what I am trying to prevent. Unfortunately from what I've learned, gutter mounts have become a thing of the past. Understandably, newer trucks don't have them.

I've thought about the magnet approach but am a little worried about them detaching at highway speeds and someone eating a light bar to a windshield.

I did find this.

4" Extension Kit For Full Size Lightbars - Universal Gutter Bracket

Universal Gutter Brackets For Full Size LightbarsThe Universal Gutter Brackets For Full Size Lightbars are used to secure full-size lightbars to vehicles using the vehicle's gutter area. This design of gutter extensions gives an additional 4" of installation width for the top of the...

www.uniformswarehouse.com

Maybe worth a try.

 

[djfllmn]

magnet mount