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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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I re-mounted the two lights I had using some ranch-hand universal fog light brackets.
I really like the look. The brackets are sturdy and REALLY heavy duty. I picked up two more HF lights last week and once I get payed on the 1st, I am going to pick up two more brackets and install them too. Thankfully the carrollton, TX store had some...I was able to snag the last set.
My normal store out here in Amarillo hasn't had any in months. When I asked the guy why they dont order more his reply was "oh they sell out too quickly"....*facepalm*

Ill snap a pic of the brackets/lights all mounted up tomorrow...its late and my cameras flash is terrible.

The only issue I had was the brackets are a 90* angle and my grill guard bends backwards (towards the vehicle) to follow the contour of said vehicle. I wasnt able to aim my lights low enough due to the contour of the grill guard.
So I pulled the plastic piece of off the light that is curved and has the ridges that help lock the light down when tightened. I took a grinder to it (the side that faces away from vehicle) and now my lights are lined up straight and are good to go...took me less than 3mins to grind everything down (being plastic and all)
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Here are some pics of the lights/mounts mounted on my Sheriffs Office ride. They dont look straight, but they are.

Once I get payed on the 1st, Im going to get two more brackets and mount my two new lights towards the middle and towards the top of the grill guard.

I found some better connectors that combine the wire splices with heat shrink...they work very well and are super easy to use.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Nice.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Biohazed
the HF lights are not the only cheap lights around btw... I got my Rectangular lights on the front of of my Cherokee for $24 a set from Walmart and they come with covers. so If you don't like the oval light then that is another option
What kind of covers?
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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I think he is talking about these:

I had a set on my 93 till the brackets finally rusted. Great lights for the price.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Maverick1701
Here are some pics of the lights/mounts mounted on my Sheriffs Office ride. They dont look straight, but they are.

Once I get payed on the 1st, Im going to get two more brackets and mount my two new lights towards the middle and towards the top of the grill guard.

I found some better connectors that combine the wire splices with heat shrink...they work very well and are super easy to use.
That Ranch Hand brush guard is awesome!! Adding the other 2 lights will look sweet.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Maverick1701
They even have an HID upgrade kit you can get off ebay....cant beat them for the price lol
I know this thread is old, but could u post a link for the HID kit for these lights?
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