Mounted My IPF Lights on My Hood!

[Mxndrnks]

Loud hasn't ripped his spotlight off for two reasons:

1. It's connected to the interior of the truck by a 3/4" thick beam of steel that is drilled through the a-pillar and secured via a bracket. It's designed not to come off.

2. It folds down and out of the way when not in use.

It is no secret how these things attach and fold. However, they are not and have never been designed for "serious off-road" use. Truth is I can count on one hand the number of people that own 100's and get into situations that would realistically rip one of these off. And seeing as Loud is the only one running one... it is going to be pretty hard to prove either way.

Taylors lights have neither of those things going for them, and on top of that the sheet steel of the hood is pretty thin. Very little speculation is going on here...if they get caught on something, they will either be ripped off, or severely deform the hood.

Common Fuzz, while there might be a high probability, without knowing exactly how these are mounted or first hand experience... that is speculation by definition.

That being said, I don't think they look bad at all, and if they put out usable light then that is great. I'd really like to see pictures of how they are mounted, but without having that info, I will suggest the following to taylor if he wants to keep them:

1. As previously suggested, consider going with a matte hood blackout or matte clear coat to reduce glare (if that becomes an issue)

2. Make sure you have a nice beefy backing plate mounted on the inside of the hood to increase structural rigidity in that area. (you may have already done this, but again I have no pics to reference).

3. Consider adding some limb risers to help deflect any potential snags. They won't completely protect the lights due to where they are mounted, but will help some.

Mud is a learning experience, so relax and take it all in. Post some pics of how they are mounted and wired up if you don't mind. I'd like to see more.

Welcome.

All very good suggestions!!!!!

 

[TheFuzz]

Common Fuzz, while there might be a high probability, without knowing exactly how these are mounted or first hand experience... that is speculation by definition.

Oh I totally agree, thats why I said "very little" speculation.

If they are just screwed into the hood, look out...but if hes taken measures to strengthen the mounting area then he's probably ok for the most part.

 

[pfran42]

Taylor did a mod equivalent to sharks swimming around with frickin' lazer beams attached to their heads and we all reacted like a bunch of teenage girls sitting around watching Jersey Shore.

Way to go Taylor!

 

[rusty_tlc]

....Truth is I can count on one hand the number of people that own 100's and get into situations that would realistically rip one of these off. And seeing as Loud is the only one running one... it is going to be pretty hard to prove either way.

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^This.

 

[pman]

It is no secret how these things attach and fold. However, they are not and have never been designed for "serious off-road" use. Truth is I can count on one hand the number of people that own 100's and get into situations that would realistically rip one of these off. And seeing as Loud is the only one running one... it is going to be pretty hard to prove either way.

What isnt a secret though is that Loud wheels out west.....where there arent the tight wooded trails with lots of branches like what we have here in GA......which is where Taylor this kid is.

Bouncing down dirt roads or any of the other trails out west does not really involve tree branches smacking your truck constantly. My 100, and Nick's have the pinstriping to prove how mean those branches can be.

 

[jonharis]

What isnt a secret though is that Loud wheels out west.....where there arent the tight wooded trails with lots of branches like what we have here in GA......which is where Taylor this kid is.

Bouncing down dirt roads or any of the other trails out west does not really involve tree branches smacking your truck constantly. My 100, and Nick's have the pinstriping to prove how mean those branches can be.

Um not true at all, there are plenty of tight trails in the Rockies. Loud and I both have the pin-striping to prove it. I'm thinking Lime Creek e.t. a.l.

 

[2000UZJ]

Um not true at all, there are plenty of tight trails in the Rockies. Loud and I both have the pin-striping to prove it. I'm thinking Lime Creek e.t. a.l.

I think the point is that out west you guys do have tight trails. You also have wide and branch less tree trails as well. On the east coast ALL the trails are barely Jeep wide. And most of the times not even that, so 100% of the wheeling over here is 100% branches digging into the paint.

 

[TheFuzz]

The biggest point here is that no matter how likely or unlikely the event may be, mounting lights on an area that is typically open and devoid of items that can snag is an increased risk. He needs to plan accordingly if he wants to keep the lights and his hood in decent shape. I could see those things getting popped by a branch or a rock wall. Doesn't matter where you wheel...things can jump out and bite you.

 

[rusty_tlc]

What isnt a secret though is that Loud wheels out west.....where there arent the tight wooded trails with lots of branches like what we have here in GA......which is where Taylor this kid is.

Bouncing down dirt roads or any of the other trails out west does not really involve tree branches smacking your truck constantly. My 100, and Nick's have the pinstriping to prove how mean those branches can be.

Yeah it's all desert and chaparral out here
Central Nevada, right smack dab in the middle of the Great Basin:

You clearly don't have any idea what the trails are like out here in the west. There are places in Death Valley that will pin stripe your truck down to primer.

 

[Mxndrnks]

What isnt a secret though is that Loud wheels out west.....where there arent the tight wooded trails with lots of branches like what we have here in GA......which is where Taylor this kid is.

Bouncing down dirt roads or any of the other trails out west does not really involve tree branches smacking your truck constantly. My 100, and Nick's have the pinstriping to prove how mean those branches can be.

Sorry, but you are sadly misinformed. Come on out west and gain some experience. then you can compare trails coast to coast.

I think the point is that out west you guys do have tight trails. You also have wide and branch less tree trails as well. On the east coast ALL the trails are barely Jeep wide. And most of the times not even that, so 100% of the wheeling over here is 100% branches digging into the paint.

How come zero percent of the photos you post reflect that?






Sorry, had to bust ya on that....

The biggest point here is that no matter how likely or unlikely the event may be, mounting lights on an area that is typically open and devoid of items that can snag is an increased risk. He needs to plan accordingly if he wants to keep the lights and his hood in decent shape. I could see those things getting popped by a branch or a rock wall. Doesn't matter where you wheel...things can jump out and bite you.

Excatly! If he likes good for him. make suggestions to help him improve things. If all that people want to do is rip on a guy (Shotts not included... he ask for it) then please spend your time on Arfcom.

Look, I was fortunate enough to be born and raised down there (Alabama). I was running trails down there in the 80's. I know what it is like. But, I live out here in the west and have spent more time in Northern California running all kinds of trails every bit as tight as you have there. Difference here is the lack of mud and clay and a lot more rocks. Tight trails are not exclusive to one coast or the other....

I think we all agree that the location of the lights is less than optimal in our opinion. So, far Fuzz is one of the only ones giving really good info on how to reduce the chance for serious damage. We should all expand on that...

BTW, when I said I could count on one hand the number of people that wheel their 100 hard enough to even realistically worry about this.... 2000UZJ would probably be one of those....

 

[pfran42]

This message has been ripped off the thread because it was attached to Taylor O's lights.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

3rd request, I'm done cleaning. It's too bad peeps can't listen. Be forewarned, Woody's making some changes to infractions for posts in tech that will result in time off being more common.