Windshield Light Mount Bracket by Olympic
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: NJ
...Thanks,
DJR
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: TwinCities,MN.
...hey DJR, i just bent 'em while attached to the jeep.
really no big deal, two bends and the radio reception is still solid.
...i figured if i did f$%# it up i would just purchase a stubby antennae but it turned out well and money saved.
really no big deal, two bends and the radio reception is still solid....i figured if i did f$%# it up i would just purchase a stubby antennae but it turned out well and money saved.
JK Jedi
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Lawton, OK
i have these with piaa 520s. weirdest damn thing, they seem to flare up on the outsides (both of them) causing the lights to bend ever so slightly inward. Ive stared at this for a while now and all i can figure, after several on and offs, is that either the holes are lined up a bit off on the bracket (at an angle) or I am the biggest dumbass on the planet. My wife already voted for the second.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Tecate, California
I was about to get these but i went with the smitty ones and love them. I had some KC brackets but they obstruct my line of vision specially on curves.
Smittys are low and out, another nice bonus is that you can raise your wiper and clean your windshield, you can not do this with the KC. Also, i did not bend my antenna, just use the included bracket to hold it and run it trough the KC stone guard (put a tie wrap to hold it agains the platic guard and avoid hittng the glass).
Smittys are low and out, another nice bonus is that you can raise your wiper and clean your windshield, you can not do this with the KC. Also, i did not bend my antenna, just use the included bracket to hold it and run it trough the KC stone guard (put a tie wrap to hold it agains the platic guard and avoid hittng the glass).
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Birmingham, AL
Install
Is there a write up on windshield bracket lights? I tore the stuff out of two bolts last night trying to install the RR. Should be a pretty easy install right? Yeah, that's what I tell myself EVERY SINGLE TIME but it NEVER happens. Then the lower bolt on the passenger side wouldn't catch. I am mostly looking for where to run the wire and where most have put the ground. Any suggestions on replacement bolts would be appreciated as I need to replace two that are stripped. I need to figure out how to get them out first! On the drive into work this morning I noticed how much these RR take up the field of view. Now I'm thinking of returning them after reading this. A write up would still be nice to see. Thanks guys.
I found the Mopar instructions which will help but I need to get the bolts off and replaced. Any tips/ideas?
I found the Mopar instructions which will help but I need to get the bolts off and replaced. Any tips/ideas?
Last edited by XLVII; Jun 11, 2010 at 06:28 AM.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 522
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From: San Diego, CA
I was finally ready to order some light brackets and noticed the later posts about the Olympic brackets having a lean. That concerns me of course. Can anyone else that has them comment?
I'm starting to lean back towards the Smittybilt brackets. My only concern is that a light with a long mounting stud might not fit since the bracket is so low to the fender. Anyone run into any problems?
Thanks!
I'm starting to lean back towards the Smittybilt brackets. My only concern is that a light with a long mounting stud might not fit since the bracket is so low to the fender. Anyone run into any problems?
Thanks!