Anyone use a license bracket mount for lights?

[IdahoDoug]

I've been trying to find a way to mount aux lights on a mere car and finding a challenge as to any hard points. I noticed companies selling a mount that amounts to a metal plate that attaches to your front license plate mounts and then has tabs for the aux lights. Seems like they'd be OK with a smaller light like I'm using, but I thought I'd ask if anyone has done this and what result?

Thanks,
Doug

 

[woody]

http://www.autoanything.com/lights/65A6151A0A0.aspx

interesting...curious to how stable the license plate mount is, suspect that's no better than a thru-bumper connection

 

[Mace]

That looks like it'd rattle like a mad man...

 

[Tapage]

it is an interesting idea .. and sure it will depends on the weight of the light you are planning to use .. are the plate bolts strong enough ? ( are M4 .? can't remember right now .. )

 

[Mcfly94]

When I first got my truck and wanted to light up the woods I ran into the same problem. I took a 2' section of 2"x2" angle iron and drilled two holes in it to mount to the license plate bracket, like a shelf, and 3 holes on top to mount lights vertical. I’ve had it on for 4 months now and it’s still holding up. It does shake when you hit manholes and potholes but for normal driving conditions, it’s pretty stable and at a very useable height. It’s a cheap easy was to get a couple more lights on. Overall, its good for small lights.

-Ian


Ignore it being bent, SMORR tried to bite.


You can see the bumper bracket, the angle iron and the plate sandwhiched up.


The shelf I was talking about.


I think if you do it right, it looks good.