FEEDBACK WANTED: Ditch Light Brackets

[wolfpackwest]

Hey all, I've been using Cali Raised LED ditch light brackets on my TH for a little over a year now. They were fine with my Rigid D-SS Pro lights, and I did notice some vibration once in awhile (mostly off-road). But I've recently upgraded to larger Rigid Adapt XP lights, and the additional weight of the lights has amplified the vibration to the point where my lights are shaking while driving down the highway and around town over bumps in the road. I know the hood on these trucks already vibrates enough itself, but I'm looking for feedback on any other ditch light brackets and if anyone has had success mounting 'heavier/larger' lights to their brackets with minimal or no vibration at all.

I've seen the M&R brackets that mount into the a-pillar bolt hole instead. There's also some that popped up on Amazon that are similar and mount to the fender bolt instead as well. Just not sure I trust the thickness of metal on either of these, but looking for feedback in general on brands that folks have used and/or if anyone else has indeed noticed vibration with their ditch light brackets. Thanks in advance,

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[lauren01]

BuiltRight Industries has a bracket set that clamps to the hood instead of mounting to the hood bolts. I wonder how those would work…or be worse.

 

[wolfpackwest]

I picked up some generic F150 clamps from Amazon for $11 that bolt to the a pillar bolt directly. Going to try those this weekend and see if they’re any better/offer enough clearance when the hood is opened. I realized when taking my lights off yesterday, that it’s not a bracket issue, but rather the hood hinges are so wobbly. When shaking the hood with it open, I can see why there’s so much vibration happening. And thicker/more robust hood-mounted brackets are not going to solve the issue. There needs to be a more rigid mounting point

 

[MatSu Taco]

SDHQ

https://sdhqoffroad.com/products/sd...llar-light-mounts?_pos=1&_fid=8470f94d4&_ss=c

These are quality. You get what you pay for. Thick and come with dampeners.

 

[wolfpackwest]

SDHQ

https://sdhqoffroad.com/products/sd...llar-light-mounts?_pos=1&_fid=8470f94d4&_ss=c

These are quality. You get what you pay for. Thick and come with dampeners.

Nice, I appreciate this. If my Amazon solution doesn’t work out then I’ll check these ones out. They’re right down the road from me too.

 

[tnjwinters]

Let us know what you find. I bought the same F-150 / Raptor mounts and received them yesterday. In mockup, they look great. Excellent hood and RAI clearance. Hoping to install this weekend. I am a little worried about the strength of the mounting point though. Worried about flex.

 

[Chance3]

I used the M&R brackets with their ditch lights. I haven't noticed any vibration but then, the lights are not particularly large either. The only thing I do not like about the M&R's A-pillar bracket is the fact you need to trim down the rubber gasket running off of the windshield. Not that it's a huge deal, might be whining a bit, maybe....probably....

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