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Ditch/Hood Light Bracket - Ultimate Guide & Poll (Pictures)

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Tac0maSteve, Apr 18, 2017.

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What Ditch/Hood Light Bracket do you have?

  1. Relentless

    43 vote(s)
    8.2%

  2. CaliRaised

    218 vote(s)
    41.7%

  3. CBI

    91 vote(s)
    17.4%

  4. Rago

    99 vote(s)
    18.9%

  5. SOS Concepts

    26 vote(s)
    5.0%

  6. Tacoma Beast

    1 vote(s)
    0.2%

  7. SDHQ

    34 vote(s)
    6.5%

  8. T-Rex

    3 vote(s)
    0.6%

  9. Off Camber Fabrications

    5 vote(s)
    1.0%

  10. KC

    3 vote(s)
    0.6%
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  1. Feb 12, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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    Tac0maSteve

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    Mine also sit fairly high up, but the fix to this is to get the SDHQ brackets or an extension to push the light cube further towards the pillar and out of the windshield line of sight.
     
    Tac0maSteve, Feb 12, 2018
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  2. Feb 12, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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    20tacoma17

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    I really like mine from Meso. Built right into the mirror so No brackets and very stealth. Not as bright as most but fit my needs. Only ditch light on.
    20171210_172147.jpg 20171210_172307.jpg
     
    20tacoma17, Feb 12, 2018
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  3. Feb 12, 2018 at 9:02 PM
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    Mad Mark

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    Just ordered a caliraised wiring harness. I’m gonna make my own brackets out of scrap and hopefully get some used rigid industries pods for cheap.
     
    Mad Mark, Feb 12, 2018
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  4. Feb 13, 2018 at 7:08 AM
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    Tac0maSteve

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    When choosing your scrap metal make sure it is pretty thick or else the weight of the pod will make the bracket bounce and possibly rub on your hood.
     
    Tac0maSteve, Feb 13, 2018
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  5. Feb 13, 2018 at 7:26 AM
    #165
    Mad Mark

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    1/8 inch or 3/16 for sure.
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    Doomsday

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    Went with SDHQ myself, definitely pricey compared to the rest though. There beefy and solid, no vibes. I’m happy with’em.
     
    Doomsday, Feb 19, 2018
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  7. Feb 20, 2018 at 3:37 PM
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    Anyone gone thru an auto carwash without issues having bracket & light mounts? I use these on occasion when the carwash bays are full.
     
    Doomsday, Feb 20, 2018
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  8. Feb 21, 2018 at 11:41 AM
    #168
    Leathermatt

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    I went with a company that I have not seen listed on here. I decided that I like the look of the Off Camber Fabrications brackets made by MBRP for 3rd gens. They were fairly easy to install with minimal cutting required, but they fit like a dream and look absolutely awesome. I've been receiving many complements on them due to the thick gauge steel and cutout logo, and the profile is very forward. The 4th picture for the CBI brackets listed on the poll are actually not CBI brackets, but are actually these MBRP brackets. My biggest concern was visibility issues with the bulky nature of these, but was pleasantly surprised to find limited impacts on my line of sight. Also you can not see the bolt threads from the outside and it is extremely awkward to get a wrench behind it, so it *hopefully* deters theft to a degree. I Paid 60$ on eBay, which is the best price I could find. It comes powdercoated. Here's how they look with 3x3 OZ pods on my MGM 2016 SR.
    IMG_3015.jpg IMG_3016.jpg IMG_3018.jpg

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    Leathermatt, Feb 21, 2018
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  9. Feb 22, 2018 at 7:04 AM
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    @Leathermatt good catch on the CBI picture error. I will have to correct that on the op. I will also add the information for the manufacturer you've stated. Thanks for the input and write up.

    One last question, even though I think I know the answer, is this hood hinge mounted or cowl?
     
    Tac0maSteve, Feb 22, 2018
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  10. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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    Leathermatt

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    These are hinge mounted, thanks for clarifying! I appreciate you starting up this thread for us, it's great to have all the options laid out!
     
    Leathermatt, Feb 22, 2018
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  11. Mar 1, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    CaliRaisedLed, Mar 1, 2018
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  12. Apr 1, 2018 at 10:39 PM
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    loaderman82

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    Could there be a group buy in the near future? I’m going to buy some soon, but would like to save as much as I can. Possibly even a light/bracket package.
     
    loaderman82, Apr 1, 2018
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  13. Apr 2, 2018 at 5:35 AM
    #173
    KnckleChldrn

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    I believe there was just one with Rago brackets and Baja lights.
     
    KnckleChldrn, Apr 2, 2018
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  14. Apr 2, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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    loaderman82

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    That’s my luck.
     
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  15. Apr 2, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    We have some good deals on pod/bracket combos :)
     
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  16. Apr 2, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    I checked your website and you got some great prices for combos. Only question would be what brand of lights are they and are they up to par with the big name brands? I am looking at the brackets, 27w side projecting pods, and harness for $135.
     
    loaderman82, Apr 2, 2018
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  17. Apr 2, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    CaliraisedLed is our own brand, we sell LED lighting products and brackets, if you search on here you can see tons reviews and hundreds of members with our products
     
    CaliRaisedLed, Apr 2, 2018
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  18. Apr 2, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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    loaderman82

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    Awesome. Looks like I’ll be ordering some. Thanks
     
    loaderman82, Apr 2, 2018
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  19. Apr 2, 2018 at 8:39 PM
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    Just ordered the set. Excited to get them. Thanks CaliRaised!
     
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  20. Apr 2, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    Thanks for choosing us!
     
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