LOL "even an honest person would steal that"...that had me laughing for 5 minutes. Awesome video. Installed two 12" light bars on the front bumper of my 99 XJ.
@@martinbuilt Hi there! Can you share the secure bolts (or share a photo example) that you install on the led bar? Someone recently stoled mine... Thanks!
I also own a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and when I bought it it came with a 52 inch curved light bar on it and it just did not look right to me and took it off and sold it.
I was actually wondering if it would throw off the look! Mainly the one that overlaps the windshield like this one. Im not really a fan of that but maybe if it was on the roof it MIGHT look good but then I have the moon roof to contend with. I am still undecided if I want to invest the money and drill holes and not like the out come. My older trucks had the actual stainless bar that connected to the top of the door jams I had 4 KC day lighters up there and 2 Blazers in between the brush guard. I loved that. I wish I could have used that rig on my jeep. I also have the hunter brush guard that covers the whole front end like seen here. It has pre drilled holes for lights or a winch. I would like a winch because it already has stock fog lights. www.google.com/search?q=2008+jeep+grand+cherokee+hunter+brush+guard&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS712US712&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=662&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjWx72Us8TPAhUq2IMKHaSrCXsQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=CdgxLGRuZ8U6XM%3A
That was interesting that you used rivets to install the brackets. I'm researching Aux lighting for my WJ and this is the first time I've seen this. Are rivets more secure? Did you do it so the door had clearance to shut or maybe because there was no way to get a bolt and nut to work? I love how you did this though. Looks clean. Also, do you have other videos detailing the wiring process and using relays? I don't have much knowledge of that yet either.
The rivets are part of the RC bracket kit. They work very well. I don't have any videos on the wiring, sorry. i know you could find it on youtube for sure.
Thanks for the video. How sturdy are the brackets and have the rivets loosened up over time? What about wind noise? Anything crazy with the light bar in that location?
The brackets are very sturdy.The rivets have not loosen up at all. And yes you can get some wind noise but that is caused from the LED light bar itself. If you silicone the ends of the light bar where the fins are this will eliminate the noise.
I have a couple questions if thats ok? 1. where did you get the light bar, relay switches, switches that turn everything on and off in the inside, and the grommets? 2. Is there a video that shows how to hook things up to the relays then to the switches you have on the inside because i like those switches due to them being small? If so whats the name of the video? 3. Where are all those relays hooked up too? I would like to hook two light bars up on my 97 jeep Cherokee, a 50 and a 20. Also maybe hook up a train horn and i would like to use those switches but i don't know how to hook up the relays and the switches.
Its been awhile but the relays I believe I got those online by googling a particular part number. I had purchased them originally for the Taurus fan that I installed and bought extras. The switches I got at a local electronics store called keesubs in Las Vegas. I don't have a video on how I install the switches.
I got the light bar through a friend of mine that got them through a friend. It was $150 with Free Shipping. but if you look on ebay I see the exact same ones for around 135 free shipping. And the brackets I got at Scorpion Motorsports in Las Vegas
Your Comment ""+adrian sepulveda I used torx with a center pin welded to a washer. Then drilled another hole off to one side of the washer that goes threw the LED bracket with another torx security screw. Not full proof, just enough to keep the honest people honest."" This is the part I was hoping your were going to show ,,, can you show this?
Could you use the universal brackets or rather the originals that come with the bars to make that same installation? Is there a problem or is it a matter of taste that they put these supports?
yanisbel martin you could probably use the brackets that come with it but you're going to end up like drilling holes in the roof line or wherever those brackets will get you you're not going to have the same finished result as you would if you got the RC brackets
if you're referring to the rubber gaskets that come with the Rough Country Light bar brackets it all comes as a kit. the light bar itself came with all the necessary Hardware.
The noise is from the fins on the back. I took some small rubber grommets and sled them in between the fins just several inches from each end of the light. That fixed it for me. You can do the same with silicone chalk. Do not silicone it all just a dab here and there.
I haven't actually purchased one yet, I have a sunroof and the wind splitting over the factory roof racks is annoying enough, I assumed mounting it at windscreen level would have made it quite audible in the cab.
No this particular bracket is designed for the curved light bar. I don't know if it can be bent into the way it works for a street light bar or not. I would recommend getting one that's designed for a straight light bar if that's what you want
+martinbuilt okay so I ordered these brackets really fast out of excitement...but I have a 98 zj. Do you think the brackets will somehow be able to mount?
that is a little tricky. I don't remember what I did exactly. I believe I pried a little bit to get it out. I think you could remove the top dash part and remove the passenger lower part of the dash would help.
+adrian sepulveda I used torx with a center pin welded to a washer. Then drilled another hole off to one side of the washer that goes threw the LED bracket with another torx security screw. Not full proof, just enough to keep the honest people honest.
Raymond Santiago when I bought my 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee it had a light bar on it I don't recall if it was a 50 or 52 of course it does take a special Mount made for the Jeep Grand Cherokee I personally didn't like the way the light bar looked on the grand it was one of the first things I got rid of.
I’ve seen some do it with threaded ones not specifically rivet ones && just wondering if it would be recommended basically for the extra “security” from any leaks
I have no idea what brand name it is. I'm sure it's just a Chinese knockoff. you can get them on eBay and for the exact one that I got you may pay around 120 no more than 150
I took mine out to the wood went hunting 3hrs later came back found out some idiot stole and cut my wire straight off and that was the first day I ever took mine out offroading now I have the bracket looking like horns sticking out my suv god I got lucky I didnt see them take it while I was coming back would a been a bad situation with a 12 gauage with slugs! Damn low life people!
Thank you for your videos BUT STOP THE LED LIGHT BAR INSANITY! That's all I see when I go out. Its like the classic Tootsie Roll commercial, "Whenever it is I think I see, becomes a LED Light Bar to me." They are illegal for on-road use, so you can only use them offroading. But people are installing them on pickups that can't go offroading, so what's the point? I've even witnessed about 3 CARS that had full light bars; FULL LIGHT BARS! I'm talking... one was on a Mustang! Maybe its the drinking water, where I live? Because each "Fad", or whatnot, whether its Fast n Furious nonsense (trashcan mufflers that sound like mopeds, ground kits that don't fit, huge wings on the rear of frontwheel drive cars), lifted turbodiesel trucks, and now extreme wheel camber that Japanese started years ago.
LOL "even an honest person would steal that"...that had me laughing for 5 minutes. Awesome video. Installed two 12" light bars on the front bumper of my 99 XJ.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it, I did make a modification to the mounting bolts so it would be much harder to steal.
@@martinbuilt Hi there! Can you share the secure bolts (or share a photo example) that you install on the led bar? Someone recently stoled mine... Thanks!
It's a wonderful light bar, I also attached it to NISSAN X-TRAIL
The best vid I’ve seen yet!!
Hey Martin, love your videos. Can you make a video on your onboard air. I'm building up my 97 Cherokee, you have the coolest mods.
Thats one sweet jeep. Reminds me of mine just a little bigger
Nice explanation , clean job👍🏼Thanks
Great looking Jeep love the color 👍🏻
Thank you !
I have a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Im thinking about doing this to! I think it would look bad ass!
I also own a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and when I bought it it came with a 52 inch curved light bar on it and it just did not look right to me and took it off and sold it.
I was actually wondering if it would throw off the look! Mainly the one that overlaps the windshield like this one. Im not really a fan of that but maybe if it was on the roof it MIGHT look good but then I have the moon roof to contend with. I am still undecided if I want to invest the money and drill holes and not like the out come. My older trucks had the actual stainless bar that connected to the top of the door jams I had 4 KC day lighters up there and 2 Blazers in between the brush guard. I loved that. I wish I could have used that rig on my jeep. I also have the hunter brush guard that covers the whole front end like seen here. It has pre drilled holes for lights or a winch. I would like a winch because it already has stock fog lights. www.google.com/search?q=2008+jeep+grand+cherokee+hunter+brush+guard&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS712US712&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=662&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjWx72Us8TPAhUq2IMKHaSrCXsQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=CdgxLGRuZ8U6XM%3A
Sorry don't know. I can barely hear it.
Daylan Smithey I think it's a muse song
My 04 Grand had the same light bar on it when I bought it. For me it didn't look right. took it off and sold it.
It looks like you are in Arizona!
If so, I'd love to buy you dinner and a case of beer to help me do this to mine!
I live in Henderson NV . Las Vegas area.
Thats the video i needed
Wow. You can do my install any day..good work my friend
nice job..real clean install
Awesome and simple video
Thank you, Alec
That was interesting that you used rivets to install the brackets. I'm researching Aux lighting for my WJ and this is the first time I've seen this. Are rivets more secure? Did you do it so the door had clearance to shut or maybe because there was no way to get a bolt and nut to work? I love how you did this though. Looks clean. Also, do you have other videos detailing the wiring process and using relays? I don't have much knowledge of that yet either.
The rivets are part of the RC bracket kit. They work very well. I don't have any videos on the wiring, sorry. i know you could find it on youtube for sure.
Thanks for the video.
How sturdy are the brackets and have the rivets loosened up over time?
What about wind noise? Anything crazy with the light bar in that location?
The brackets are very sturdy.The rivets have not loosen up at all. And yes you can get some wind noise but that is caused from the LED light bar itself. If you silicone the ends of the light bar where the fins are this will eliminate the noise.
Excellent news!
I really shouldn't worry about wind noise in a lifted Jeep anyway, but every little bit helps my sanity.
really nice looking!
I have a couple questions if thats ok?
1. where did you get the light bar, relay switches, switches that turn everything on and off in the inside, and the grommets?
2. Is there a video that shows how to hook things up to the relays then to the switches you have on the inside because i like those switches due to them being small? If so whats the name of the video?
3. Where are all those relays hooked up too?
I would like to hook two light bars up on my 97 jeep Cherokee, a 50 and a 20. Also maybe hook up a train horn and i would like to use those switches but i don't know how to hook up the relays and the switches.
Its been awhile but the relays I believe I got those online by googling a particular part number. I had purchased them originally for the Taurus fan that I installed and bought extras. The switches I got at a local electronics store called keesubs in Las Vegas. I don't have a video on how I install the switches.
Great vid!! We’re installing same bar and same brackets, we have the fish tape pulled through but we’re stuck on getting it to the engine bay?
Did you see at 6:40 where I go threw the fire wall with the fish tape. I explain it anyway. It's a great place to pass wire threw the fire wall.
martinbuilt got it, thanks for the help
Would you have a picture of the hole where you passed the the wire through the firewall thanks
Yeah but you see what I’m getting at? Can’t slide the light bar if it sounds like a hurricane when you have the windows and roof open.
Such a nice and cheep light bar but didn’t ship to Canada:( any alternatives?
Looks good !!
thanks
Where did you get that light bar and brackets from? Nice install.
I got the light bar through a friend of mine that got them through a friend. It was $150 with Free Shipping. but if you look on ebay I see the exact same ones for around 135 free shipping. And the brackets I got at Scorpion Motorsports in Las Vegas
amazon.com/dp/B07C6XY5ZW
Your Comment ""+adrian sepulveda I used torx with a center pin welded to a washer. Then drilled another hole off to one side of the washer that goes threw the LED bracket with another torx security screw. Not full proof, just enough to keep the honest people honest.""
This is the part I was hoping your were going to show ,,, can you show this?
damn beautiful
Could you use the universal brackets or rather the originals that come with the bars to make that same installation? Is there a problem or is it a matter of taste that they put these supports?
yanisbel martin
you could probably use the brackets that come with it but you're going to end up like drilling holes in the roof line or wherever those brackets will get you you're not going to have the same finished result as you would if you got the RC brackets
martinbuilt thanks man
what's up friend. sorry those bases are left to a jeep patriot 2014. or where can I get them please.
did the garment you have on the light bar come with it ? or did you buy it? if bought do you know where i can get one of those
if you're referring to the rubber gaskets that come with the Rough Country Light bar brackets it all comes as a kit. the light bar itself came with all the necessary Hardware.
My question is when you're driving and the light bar is on is there a reflection off the windshield of the light?
no reflection
Thanks man
What is the wind noise from it like at freeway speeds? Looks awesome!
The noise is from the fins on the back. I took some small rubber grommets and sled them in between the fins just several inches from each end of the light. That fixed it for me. You can do the same with silicone chalk. Do not silicone it all just a dab here and there.
I haven't actually purchased one yet, I have a sunroof and the wind splitting over the factory roof racks is annoying enough, I assumed mounting it at windscreen level would have made it quite audible in the cab.
I also have a sunroof. Slid the factory rack back behind the sunroof
what about your door gasket? were you able to put that back on and if not does water leak in when it rains?
goes back on with no problem. No leaks at all.
awesome, thank for the reply!
might be a dumb question but will these brackets fit a 50" straight light bar? not curved.
No this particular bracket is designed for the curved light bar. I don't know if it can be bent into the way it works for a street light bar or not. I would recommend getting one that's designed for a straight light bar if that's what you want
+martinbuilt okay so I ordered these brackets really fast out of excitement...but I have a 98 zj. Do you think the brackets will somehow be able to mount?
I have my doubts that they will fit. They are a different part number for ZJ's.
How do I get rid of the whistle sound coming from my led light bar????
Are the hood vents worth the time and effort?
I feel that they are worth it. Anything to get more airflow through the engine compartment and displace that heat..
Tnx mate🕯👍🏻🔦🔦
What size bolt is the one the secures the light bar to the mount
how did you manage to get the trim off the inside of the pillar. i feel like im going to break the platstic lip where it meets under the dash
that is a little tricky. I don't remember what I did exactly. I believe I pried a little bit to get it out. I think you could remove the top dash part and remove the passenger lower part of the dash would help.
hey Where Did you Bought the Your Protection Screws for the LED bar???
amazon.com/dp/B07C6XY5ZW
hola!! que tornillos de seguridad le pusiste ahí donde va sostenida la barra?
adrian sepulveda si t refieres a las vases se llaman remaches o almenos asi c llaman en mexiko
Remaches par a que queden mejorn los ases los abujeros del tamaño del gruesor de tu remache asi aprientan mas bien saludos desde california
what kind of security screw did you use? tks. link please
+adrian sepulveda I used torx with a center pin welded to a washer. Then drilled another hole off to one side of the washer that goes threw the LED bracket with another torx security screw. Not full proof, just enough to keep the honest people honest.
random question but what roof racks are those?
The one on my Blue XJ is the factory roof rack.
You didn't have to waste your ground wire. You could've fastened it to the body right where you mounted your brackets.
m4tic 101
Yeah you can do it that way too.
Will a 52 inch led bar fit 2000 jeep grand cherokee
Raymond Santiago when I bought my 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee it had a light bar on it I don't recall if it was a 50 or 52 of course it does take a special Mount made for the Jeep Grand Cherokee I personally didn't like the way the light bar looked on the grand it was one of the first things I got rid of.
I ordered exact light bar, did not get that grommet , where can I get
The grommet I got from Lowes, they have them in may different sizes.
martinbuilt thank u so much, the way you did it was very clean. Great video
How did it hold up to the rain or elements ..
@@jaycee6443 still works great, the only thing the lense has yellowed a little.
I have the same jeep but 2 door 2wd 5 speed
could you give me a link for the light bar and the brackets?
amazon.com/dp/B07C6XY5ZW
i dont know Martin....I dont think you have enough light.....
I like that light so much I might be getting a roof rack with an another LED light bar on the roof rack
So this doesn’t need silicone does it ?
I didn't use any. Are you talking about where the wires pass through the A-pillar?
Where the rivets go into && also yes that too
I didn't, but it wouldn't hurt.
I’ve seen some do it with threaded ones not specifically rivet ones && just wondering if it would be recommended basically for the extra “security” from any leaks
Where I can buy what you put in for cover the hole
Are you referring to the grommet that I used on the A-pillar ? If so you can find them at Lowe's or Home Depot
amazon.com/dp/B07C6XY5ZW
what brand is your bar?
I have no idea what brand name it is. I'm sure it's just a Chinese knockoff. you can get them on eBay and for the exact one that I got you may pay around 120 no more than 150
where did you get that grommet
The grommet I got at Lowes in the hardware section.
How many watts did you say it was?
Kemper Dimmitt yeah how many watts?
I think I said how many Watts it was but, if I recall I believe it is 240 watts
martinbuilt thanks man
I had a curved light bar took it to the
I took mine out to the wood went hunting 3hrs later came back found out some idiot stole and cut my wire straight off and that was the first day I ever took mine out offroading now I have the bracket looking like horns sticking out my suv god I got lucky I didnt see them take it while I was coming back would a been a bad situation with a 12 gauage with slugs! Damn low life people!
Le uniera puesto un poco más arriba
Can you do mine
sure, bring it on over.
NACY CHEROKEE
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Thank you for your videos BUT STOP THE LED LIGHT BAR INSANITY! That's all I see when I go out. Its like the classic Tootsie Roll commercial, "Whenever it is I think I see, becomes a LED Light Bar to me." They are illegal for on-road use, so you can only use them offroading. But people are installing them on pickups that can't go offroading, so what's the point? I've even witnessed about 3 CARS that had full light bars; FULL LIGHT BARS! I'm talking... one was on a Mustang! Maybe its the drinking water, where I live? Because each "Fad", or whatnot, whether its Fast n Furious nonsense (trashcan mufflers that sound like mopeds, ground kits that don't fit, huge wings on the rear of frontwheel drive cars), lifted turbodiesel trucks, and now extreme wheel camber that Japanese started years ago.