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Old 05-11-2013, 07:33 PM
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Just got the anzo 7" hid lights kind of want to mount them like this. Not sure how about going about it though anyone make anything and have pictures of it?

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that is a highly illogical place for them. its hard to tell from the photo but they are either 1. attached to fenders 2. attached to hood. both would be simple, just drill hole and bolt down. however both would interfere with opening the hood.

i think you should look into A-pillar light brackets.

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Thank you! Now those are bad ***! Would my local 4x4 shop have them?
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In all likely hood they won't so you'll just have to order them
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Originally Posted by DirtRoadXJ
that is a highly illogical place for them. its hard to tell from the photo but they are either 1. attached to fenders 2. attached to hood. both would be simple, just drill hole and bolt down. however both would interfere with opening the hood.

i think you should look into A-pillar light brackets.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/pi...kets-xj-80505/
Not to mention the fact that all the light reflecting off the hood will make them much less effective to your eyes.
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My buddy had them they actually are off to the side a bit but I do like the a frame ones
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Are you talking lights like this
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No they were off to the side a bit.
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Originally Posted by DirtRoadXJ
that is a highly illogical place for them. its hard to tell from the photo but they are either 1. attached to fenders 2. attached to hood. both would be simple, just drill hole and bolt down. however both would interfere with opening the hood.

i think you should look into A-pillar light brackets.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/pi...kets-xj-80505/
I have he same light I don't think they would work. On an a pillar bracket. Not to mention the glare off the hood would be bad. I have mine mounted on a hoop on my bumper. I plan on getting 4 or 5 more and fabbing a removable light hoop for the roof like prerunner a have.
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Hey tom could I get a pic of how you mounted them? I though about it but was worryed it would look goofy especially since they are so long
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Hey tom could I get a pic of how you mounted them? I though about it but was worryed it would look goofy especially since they are so long
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