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Sep 16, 2013 | 08:36 PM
  #7876  
Quote: Mounting my led light bar on top of windshield or bottom of windshield across hood would fail the inspection?
Needs a cover, and on the cowl would obstruct view. Top would be alright, with a cover and lighted switch.
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Sep 16, 2013 | 08:39 PM
  #7877  
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Needs a cover, and on the cowl would obstruct view. Top would be alright, with a cover and lighted switch.
How do JKs get away with it? I have seen plenty of them with light bars in both locations
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Sep 16, 2013 | 09:51 PM
  #7878  
Quote: How do JKs get away with it? I have seen plenty of them with light bars in both locations
State of pa requires lights to be covered when on roadways and must be wired up with an indicator light. As far as location goes, it's hard to explain, but easiest way I can figure to try is. .. nothing can be higher then X (I think 4 ? )inches above the front edge of your hood when looking on a level plane of sight(this only applies to mounting the light on the hood/cowl and for like cowl inducting hoods).

Also there is a difference between legal and plain old not giving a ****. ... haha
But, mounting a light bar on your cowl you would not be able to open your hood, mounting it in the hood it will shake and vibrate.
JK? Pff only barbie drives a wrangler, and how many of those JKs do you see being wheeled? Also, think of the glare you would get from the hood.
Moral of the story, I like taking chances and doing things how I want to, do it how you want to, if it didn't work go to plan b, if the fuzz has issues with it, rethink it.
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Sep 16, 2013 | 10:41 PM
  #7879  
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State of pa requires lights to be covered when on roadways and must be wired up with an indicator light. As far as location goes, it's hard to explain, but easiest way I can figure to try is. .. nothing can be higher then X (I think 4 ? )inches above the front edge of your hood when looking on a level plane of sight(this only applies to mounting the light on the hood/cowl and for like cowl inducting hoods).

Also there is a difference between legal and plain old not giving a ****. ... haha
But, mounting a light bar on your cowl you would not be able to open your hood, mounting it in the hood it will shake and vibrate.
JK? Pff only barbie drives a wrangler, and how many of those JKs do you see being wheeled? Also, think of the glare you would get from the hood.
Moral of the story, I like taking chances and doing things how I want to, do it how you want to, if it didn't work go to plan b, if the fuzz has issues with it, rethink it.
Yeah I m saying how do JKs get away with it cause all I have seen is them mounted on top without being covered. I have literally seen maybe 30 so far. How do they pass inspection, and I don't think they even make covers for those led light bars anyway.
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Sep 17, 2013 | 02:36 AM
  #7880  
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Yeah I m saying how do JKs get away with it cause all I have seen is them mounted on top without being covered. I have literally seen maybe 30 so far. How do they pass inspection, and I don't think they even make covers for those led light bars anyway.
My 42" led bar is mounted on top, and at inspection time, I had to cover it. A piece of canvas, some elastic, my wife's sewing machine, and my inner Martha Stewart did the trick. Threw it on and haven't had it on since. I also have it on an aircraft style safety switch with an indicator. The last thing I want to do is accidentally turn it on and blind some one. I don't have a photo of the cover, but if you need one, I can probably throw one together for you. I keep it in the jeep just incase someone is having a bad day. Here's a couple of on/off photos.


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Sep 17, 2013 | 07:04 AM
  #7881  
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My 42" led bar is mounted on top, and at inspection time, I had to cover it. A piece of canvas, some elastic, my wife's sewing machine, and my inner Martha Stewart did the trick. Threw it on and haven't had it on since. I also have it on an aircraft style safety switch with an indicator. The last thing I want to do is accidentally turn it on and blind some one. I don't have a photo of the cover, but if you need one, I can probably throw one together for you. I keep it in the jeep just incase someone is having a bad day. Here's a couple of on/off photos.
I like it. I don't have a roof rack yet but if I do. I would mount it on there. Do u have any picturs of it mounted?
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Sep 17, 2013 | 08:00 AM
  #7882  
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State of pa requires lights to be covered when on roadways and must be wired up with an indicator light. As far as location goes, it's hard to explain, but easiest way I can figure to try is. .. nothing can be higher then X (I think 4 ? )inches above the front edge of your hood when looking on a level plane of sight(this only applies to mounting the light on the hood/cowl and for like cowl inducting hoods).

Also there is a difference between legal and plain old not giving a ****. ... haha
But, mounting a light bar on your cowl you would not be able to open your hood, mounting it in the hood it will shake and vibrate.
JK? Pff only barbie drives a wrangler, and how many of those JKs do you see being wheeled? Also, think of the glare you would get from the hood.
Moral of the story, I like taking chances and doing things how I want to, do it how you want to, if it didn't work go to plan b, if the fuzz has issues with it, rethink it.
I never new any of that i have lights and never cover them plus i have 2 on the cowl all hooked up to a stock switch is that kosher lol the stock switch? it looks better than after market
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Sep 17, 2013 | 08:30 AM
  #7883  
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I like it. I don't have a roof rack yet but if I do. I would mount it on there. Do u have any picturs of it mounted?
Not a close up one.


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Sep 17, 2013 | 08:51 AM
  #7884  
I'll have to post pics, I made a tin lens cover for my led bar
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Sep 17, 2013 | 11:59 AM
  #7885  
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Not a close up one.
Never get tired looking at that rig very nice love the cage i Cant wait to get a bender i need a good used one
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Sep 17, 2013 | 12:20 PM
  #7886  
I ordered a tie rod and a case of hockey pucks, both should be here tomorrow. The rig is looking like it will be trail ready for Saturday, I know fox called off, but are any of you guys still going?
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Sep 17, 2013 | 01:54 PM
  #7887  
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There's a couple spots to wheel actually, I have a couple things I have to work on before going out sadly but I should be out there when my friend comes from ship the second week of October
I'll be up the first weekend
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Sep 17, 2013 | 03:13 PM
  #7888  
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Never get tired looking at that rig very nice love the cage i Cant wait to get a bender i need a good used one
Just come to macungie and use mine. I got the one from www.roguefab.com super easy to use.
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Sep 17, 2013 | 04:17 PM
  #7889  
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Just come to macungie and use mine. I got the one from www.roguefab.com super easy to use.
About that, if I come pick the bender up can I bring it back to my house and use it? Gotta do some tube work on my dads 55 chevy
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Sep 17, 2013 | 04:19 PM
  #7890  
Quote: I ordered a tie rod and a case of hockey pucks, both should be here tomorrow. The rig is looking like it will be trail ready for Saturday, I know fox called off, but are any of you guys still going?
I'm trying my best to get my jeep ready, amazon is taking forever to ship parts bit IDC because I saved over $100 and got free shipping
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