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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)
    8.3%

  2. CaliRaised

    214 vote(s)
    41.6%

  3. CBI

    90 vote(s)
    17.5%

  4. Rago

    97 vote(s)
    18.8%

  5. SOS Concepts

    26 vote(s)
    5.0%

  6. Tacoma Beast

    1 vote(s)
    0.2%

  7. SDHQ

    33 vote(s)
    6.4%

  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. Jan 5, 2018 at 5:06 PM
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    Thanks. I figured it could possibly help someone one day.
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2018 at 5:24 PM
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    Any way you could help me locate a picture of how the SRQ bracket mounts to the A-Pillar? I'm looking through old forums and can't seem to find a picture of where the bolts go/attach to.
     
    Tac0maSteve, Jan 5, 2018
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  3. Jan 5, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    I don’t think anyone has a thread on them but I’ve talked to a member that has them. I don’t think he sent me any pics. I just saw the pics on their website
     
    HSmith_11, Jan 5, 2018
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  4. Jan 5, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    Got you. I haven't even seen one picture of how it mounts to the A-Pillar unfortunately.
     
    Tac0maSteve, Jan 5, 2018
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  5. Jan 5, 2018 at 5:37 PM
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    HSmith_11

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    You drill holes and use nuts or something. Similar to how you would mount the roof brackets for a light bar.
     
    HSmith_11, Jan 5, 2018
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  6. Jan 5, 2018 at 5:46 PM
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    Okay cool makes sense. I'm updating the OP right now. It will be a slow update but stay tuned.
     
    Tac0maSteve, Jan 5, 2018
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  7. Jan 5, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    This thread really helps narrow down the choices based on preferences, cheers to the OP and contributors!
     
    theclam, Jan 5, 2018
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  8. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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    @CaliRaisedLed do you have a 1st gen bracket? I am updating the OP and would like to include you if so. Also if you could provide the link that would be great. Thanks.
     
    Tac0maSteve, Jan 5, 2018
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  9. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    They don’t. I asked a few weeks ago.
     
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  10. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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    Thanks my man! Looking for other manufactures i'm down to three.
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    I just know of...
    CBI and tacomaworld - bolt on but requires removing some extra panels (I think... it’s the style that doesn’t attach to the hood hinge) and requires cowl trimming
    Rago Fabrication - bolt on to hood hinge with no trimming
    SRQ - drill into the pillars with no other trimming and they also sit higher up I believe (maybe you can get some pics from @Kyle_sprouse)
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:49 PM
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    yeah those are the ones that I was able to locate as well. I'm sure others will chime in- I might post in the 1st gen section to see if those guys have more insight.
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    OP updated to reflect available 1st gen options.

    If anyone knows additional makers than the 3 listed in the 1st gen section please let me know and I will update to reflect the current options.
     
    Tac0maSteve, Jan 5, 2018
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  14. Jan 6, 2018 at 4:00 AM
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    Doesn't Relentless make a first generation mount?
     
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  15. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:26 AM
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    They only make roof mounts for he first gens.
     
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  16. Jan 10, 2018 at 6:31 AM
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    Highly recommend SRQ fab mounts for ditch lights.

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  17. Jan 10, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    Awesome. Anyway you could do me a favor for the thread and take a picture of where you put the screws into the weatherstripping channel? I'll update the original post with your picture for the sea reference.
     
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  18. Jan 10, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    Like the look of these. How is the fit with the hood open?
     
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  19. Jan 10, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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    Like the looks of these. What type of lights are you using? Do you get much of a glare off the hood with the lights on?
     
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  20. Jan 11, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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    You can pretty much run any brand of pod light in this location. My suggestion, if you're concerned with the light rubbing when your hood is up, stick with a 2x2 led pod setup. Also use a flood pattern for your ditch light or a sideshooter pod as those are becoming more popular. If you aim the ditch light in a forward position towards the road you will get some glare on the hood. Aimed in a true ditch light fashion, off to the sides of the vehicle, you will get little to no glare.
     
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