Mag Lite Mount

[UNCC_99XJ]

Where would be the best place to mount a mag lite in a 99? I'm lookin to do it this weekend, but can't do it on the bottom of the seat like I did in the other jeep, due to it being all plastic on the XJ. My next spot is in the way back, on the right side of the car (that indention in the plastic below the side window). But I would like to have it up front with me.

What are some of yall's favorite places?

[GI-John]

I put mine on the passenger side rear of the cargo compartment up by the window. I just screwed the mounts in using sheetmetal screws and it has held fine for over 2 years. (6 cell mag)

[JEEPTHIS]

I mounted mine on the passenger side of the console.

[creeperjeep]

mine is a rechargable maglite and its mounted on my side of the console, then again its a 91 but i dunno if theres too much of a difference...

get a rechargable when you get a chance, they are 10x brighter and last 5x longer on a charge

[Yucca-Man]

Mine's dropped in right next to the driver's seat in that well near the door. I once had a quick-release bracket that was going to be mounted against the kick panel but have since lost that and the light simply remains in place where it's easily accessible for use as a:
- starter basher (solenoid un-sticking tool)
- handy spotlight
- roadside assistance
- 18" long chunk of heavy aluminum in the event I need 'persuasive assistance'

[RichP]

Mine's dropped in right next to the driver's seat in that well near the door. I once had a quick-release bracket that was going to be mounted against the kick panel but have since lost that and the light simply remains in place where it's easily accessible for use as a:
- starter basher (solenoid un-sticking tool)
- handy spotlight
- roadside assistance
- 18" long chunk of heavy aluminum in the event I need 'persuasive assistance'

Yup, been there since day one....

[spaulman]

I put mine under the driver seat between the seat bracket and the transmission hump. Has been roll tested and didn't move a bit.

[JOHN4WD]

My Mag Light holders are on the right side (Passenger side) on the vertical part of panel not the angle part as close to the hatch without it being hit by door...Been on ther 2 years...Still going strong...I used screws used on pannels on toyota's they have angle grove cut in threads to hold in plastic better than normal threads...they never come lose...when going to salvage yards fill your pockets with every nut bolts and screws you can find...Lots of people taking parts off vehicles leave the nuts, bolts and screws...so there lying around for the picking...Cheaper than going to harware stores and most are panted, galanized and gold zink coated for rust prevention...

John4wd...

[UNCC_99XJ]

Thanks for the responses. Looks like the popular places are back in the passenger side of the rear (where i'm thinking baout placing mine), and on the side of the center console. By the console, do yall mean right next to the shifter, on the part that goes up and down? I've seen somebody do that before on a truck, but I can't remember if it was a Jeep or not, and it doesn't look like the plastic would be strone enough to hold it for a while.

[n9viw]

Why just one? <LOL> :D
* 6-cell in the well between door and driver's seat.
* 3-cell in the "way back", with Mag Lite's clips mounted on the D pillar, left side.
* Mini Mags in the glovebox and center console
So far, haven't needed anything else, except maybe one permanently under the hood... :p

[JOHN4WD]

Don't put it on the right side of the console...You will need to mount a CB either now or future...Most off-roaders have CB's to keep in contact with each other...and the best place to mount them is on the right side of console...Oh believe me the plastic is strong enough I got a huge RCI 2950 10 &11 meter CB radio on the right side of console and it hardly vibrates...The antenna coax runs behind the molding on the right side that holds up the headliner...So it's hidden...There is a heat tube that runs inside the console...but don't worry about screwing into it won't hurt a thing...Good luck...

John4wd...

[XJClassic]

On my '98, it (3 cell) is between the passenger seat and center console (kind of on top of the trans. hump), hasn't moved, and is easy to get to. My CB is mounted INSIDE the console. Console was just a junk collector before, now it atleast has some purpose.

[JOHN4WD]

I've seen pic of people putting CB and other types of radio's in consoles but I need a place for my junk ;}LOL...Happy Jeeping...

John4wd...

[PAXJ]

Nothing needed for my mount-just put it between the drivers seat and the console and call it done.

[XJ4PLAY]

Mounted mine, with 2 of the available "U" clips, between the driver's seat and the door. Clips are screwed into the plastic that runs there. Check for wiring under/behind anything first!
Easy to get to, does not move, out of the way in a wasted space area.

[8Mud]

Nothing needed for my mount-just put it between the drivers seat and the console and call it done.

I put mine between the passengers seat and the hump, down low near the floor. No Mag Light mounts, just stuffed it in there, it´s mostly below the seat adjusters in mine (electric), it has never interfered with the seat adjustments.
I did epoxy a couple of rings of Velcro to the flashlight, so it holds the carpet a bit, so it doesn´t slide to the rear (which happend a few times).
Haven´t found any metal brakets (mounts), the plastic Mag Lite mounts, didn´t seem to last very long.

[UNCC_99XJ]

Mounted mine, with 2 of the available "U" clips, between the driver's seat and the door. Clips are screwed into the plastic that runs there. Check for wiring under/behind anything first!
Easy to get to, does not move, out of the way in a wasted space area.


That idea actually popped into my head this morning, and that where i'd like to put it. But I'm afraid of kicking it all the time with my big feet...LOL.

To bad the bottom of the drivers seat is plastic.....thats the best place to put one, IMO.

If at all possible I would like to keep it up front with me somewhere, that way if something happens, I don't have to run to the way back to get it. I can just yank it out of the brackets while i'm getting out.


As for a CB, I don't see any hardcore wheelin in my future....atleast not till it's paid off and i've got a decent ammount saved back up in the bank. And that ain't gonna happen for a long long long long long long LONG time....LOL

[scoobyxj]

Mine's dropped in right next to the driver's seat in that well near the door. I once had a quick-release bracket that was going to be mounted against the kick panel but have since lost that and the light simply remains in place where it's easily accessible for use as a:
- starter basher (solenoid un-sticking tool)
- handy spotlight
- roadside assistance
- 18" long chunk of heavy aluminum in the event I need 'persuasive assistance'
There, and between the seat and the console seams to work too. pick your side. I prefered the passenger side myself. Got a rechargable deer spotter in the back wedged between the spare, and the hatch now, keep the mag in the house.

[casm]

I was thinking of doing something like this (http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=15179+201&UREQA=1&UREQB=2&UREQC=3&UREQD=4&FNM=00&UID=2005020419191774), and screwing it in to the panel covering the seatbelt. The light could mount vertically between the B-pillar and the driver's seat... I think. I would like to hear from anyone who may have tried this before.

[XJ_ranger]

http://tinypic.com/1jlxg8
Thats where i put mine - i dont ever sit there anyway... not in my way

[fergmonster]

http://tinypic.com/1jlxg8
Thats where i put mine - i dont ever sit there anyway... not in my way
How strong are the clips? in the event of a wreck, or some reckless(but fun) driving couldn't the "mag" impale somebody?

[UNCC_99XJ]

Those little plastic clips are actually pretty strong. They don't look it, and only cost $5, but I was shocked.


I'm a little leary about leaving it out in the open, as my XJ windows are not tinted, and some jackass at school might try to steal it. Like this morning, I was leaning on the front of my jeep, parked inbetween 2 of my friends cars, and we were just talking, when this stoner comes up and sits on the rear bumper and lights one up, using my jeep as a block so the camera can't see him smoking. Thats when I got in and just nailed it out of the spot ( I had backed in), it was hillarious to watch him in my mirror just roll right off the back of the Jeep.

Because of punks like that, I can't leave stuff in my car. My neighbor has some connections with guy who does "barely legal" window tinting, and it looks really awesome. They said they could probably hook me up, so we'll see.

For right now, I might just wedge it in between the seat and the console.

[BIGSLVRXJ]

Got mine between the seat and console as well. 4 cell D. Fits snug on a 90 but I like it.

[Yucca-Man]

I was thinking of doing something like this (http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=15179+201&UREQA=1&UREQB=2&UREQC=3&UREQD=4&FNM=00&UID=2005020419191774), and screwing it in to the panel covering the seatbelt. The light could mount vertically between the B-pillar and the driver's seat... I think. I would like to hear from anyone who may have tried this before.I've looked at that, but I tend to grab my flashlight and have it immediately in-hand, sort of like drawing a pistol I guess. Having to slide it forward a foot before I can really get a grip on it never really appealed to me.

The seats (and the driver) in my 96 take up all the space between the console and the seat, but I seem to recall there was more room in the 89 - different seats, I guess. I'll try to grab a shot of where my light sits now although I'd still like to permanently hold it down with the quick-release clippies xj_ranger uses.

[XJCasper]

As much as I like that mount in front of the passenger? With my past experiences? The passenger's knees would be destroyed. Who knows what else. If you never have passenger's? Who cares?

Jason

[XJ_ranger]

How strong are the clips? in the event of a wreck, or some reckless(but fun) driving couldn't the "mag" impale somebody?

is there any place in the car that isnt completely rediculus to mount this where there isnt some small chance of someone getting impailed?

should i have used 1/4" wall DOM tube to make a slide in locking canister for it and welded that onto a bracket made of 1/4" box which is welded onto the subframe?

i dono - i like my clips, i dont think that they would have any trouble. i bump aginst it all the time (well - my passengers do) and it has yet to fall out.

They seem pretty strong.
Think i paid 5.00 at Cabella's...

[awspence]

- starter basher (solenoid un-sticking tool)



and here i was, thought i was the only one who kept a mag lite in the front of my car, mainly for just this purpose......
works pretty dang good

adam

[UNCC_99XJ]

well I got it wedged inbetween the seat and the center console now. Pretty impressed with how well it fits.

Will probably mount it on the glove box once my windows are tinted....I like that idea.

Hey adam, right up the road from ya!

[crookedletterd]

I put mine parallel along the rear window above the little cubby hole because my fire extinguisher is in the cubby hole.

[mgt]

I mounted mine to the front bottom of the rear seat

[JoesXJ]

Holy crap, where the hell did you dig this up at?? last post was 2-5-2005. The hell with Maglight anyway, its all about surefire!

[bcmaxx]

My mag ( 4 d size)fits perfectly in the drivers or passengers lower door panel pocket, no rattles,no movement or nothing,two years and counting. May only work on my era jeep 1989

[Blaine B.]

I just rest mine between the driver's seat and the door. I'll get clips eventually, but they stay put there. I have a Maglight for both front seats.

[mgt]

i was searching and came across it.

Holy crap, where the hell did you dig this up at?? last post was 2-5-2005. The hell with Maglight anyway, its all about surefire!

[UNCC_99XJ]

You see that?? He was SEARCHING. We should be applauding him, rather than raggin on him. Good job! :yelclap:

As for where I eventually put the mag, I'll let the picture speak for its self.

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/4910/1000145en7.jpg

Turned out good putting it here. Really easy to grab if I need to run out of the Jeep and look at something....or if i'm already outside, I can just open the door and grab it.

[BigG]

Holy crap, where the hell did you dig this up at?? last post was 2-5-2005. The hell with Maglight anyway, its all about surefire!

Yes, the surefires sure look nice, but I don't feel like spending $50 on a flashlight any time soon. And I don't see one that cheap.

[JAS]

Yes, the surefires sure look nice, but I don't feel like spending $50 on a flashlight any time soon. And I don't see one that cheap.


I got one of these for chrismas a few years back... As a pen lite it out shines my 5 D-Cell Mag.... Not as effective as a club but easier to carry and brighter.

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/878/sesent/00

[NYPDJeep]

$34 plus 6 batteries and a hat:

http://lapolicegear.com/sug2ni.html

Surefire is definitely the way to go.

[UltimateG]

I picked up a seat-back organizer at the department store, and attached it to the passenger seat. it's full of pockets, including a tall, narrow pouch on the lower left side.

It's perfect for holding a mag light, and turns out to be the most convenient location I have ever seen for carrying one.

[MG2000XJ]

Just found this thread and read through it. I got one of these:

http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/37904/2274933080100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2274933080100669327uqALQr)

with my 3 d cell maglite for xmas and have no idea where to put it.

Thought about these couple places:

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/40734/2984256650100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2984256650100669327ecTSBV)

http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/37721/2909862640100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2909862640100669327qsbMee)

http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/38990/2515106660100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2515106660100669327yaOcJM)

The thing is I have to slide it out with means I need some room and I would like it in quick reach of the drivers seat. Any opinions?

[UNCC_99XJ]

Would it not work mounted like where I have mine? Only reversed so that the light is facing towards the seat, and the actual mounting bracket is pushed further back to the firewall so that you've got enough room to slide it in and out?

[MG2000XJ]

I supposed it might, I will check that position out. In hindsight I probably should have done a little more research before ordering the bracket. I think the clips in your position would be the best for ease of access.

[BlueGerbil]

Even if I´m a SureFire guy, nothing beats having a 6D available as an argumentation aid.

http://www.liska.de/bilder/maglite1.jpg
http://www.liska.de/bilder/maglite2.jpg
http://www.liska.de/bilder/maglite3.jpg
http://www.liska.de/bilder/maglite4.jpg

[keep0njeepin0n]

On my '98, it (3 cell) is between the passenger seat and center console (kind of on top of the trans. hump), hasn't moved, and is easy to get to. My CB is mounted INSIDE the console. Console was just a junk collector before, now it atleast has some purpose.

That's where mine has been in my 99 since I got it! Good spot for it!

[Blaine B.]

I mounted mine to the plastic panel below the door beside the seat. I even reused the origional mounting screws for the plastic. I used two of those plastic maglight clips.

I have a 3 D battery Mag on the driver's side and a 5 D battery Mag on the passenger side.

[UNCC_99XJ]

I supposed it might, I will check that position out. In hindsight I probably should have done a little more research before ordering the bracket. I think the clips in your position would be the best for ease of access.

I've heard they're hard to come by these days. I happen to be in Home Depot a couple of years ago and picked up a set for both Jeeps. If I remember, they were on clearence for like $5 a set.

[greychalet]

I say forget the maglite get the latest G2 surefire with the LED carry that in your pocket and make a mount for your pistol.

[alex22]

Almost everybody has one or two of those small, dim and self draining 2AA mag lites laying around. A few weeks ago I picked up an LED conversion from EMS (http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=8455 24442595324&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574489160706&bmUID=1199659671126) and damn its bright. The kit uses a push button at the back with 3 power levels and 2 blinking modes. Its no Surefire, but the batteries will last forever and when they go the AA's are alot cheaper.
There are also conversion kits for the larger D cell mag lites.

~Alex

[Hammered]

I have had a rechargable maglite for about 6 years, its great. Never had to replace batteries, came with the car adapter and mounting system. I'd take this Rechargable Mag over any streamlight. it runs about 100$.

I havnt gotten a cb, but the maglite can be adjusted when I get one.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/HD97XJ/P1063965.jpg

[camarors8992]

Yes, i know the thread is old.

I bought a 3 D cell Mag light tonight, but it's an L.E.D. mag light rather than a regular bulb. Holy crap this light is bright, brighter than the headlights on my Jeep in fact.

[Blaine B.]

I wish I had a rechargable maglight.

I've got a 3 D and a 5 D and dad has another 3 D, all mounted in the vehicles....the batteries hate the cold though.

[Hammered]

yeah that pic is way out dated... I got the leather ZJ seats now :)

[rocknxj]

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/2/web/2666000-2666999/2666735_71.jpg

I've got a 2AA maglight mounted to the right of the gear shifter, but no photo.

[agent98]

Off topic, but I can't resist.

I have mini mags and 4d cell mags.
I have a Surefire 9v 123 li batt flashlight.

But none of them compare to new Fenix LD20 led.
It is OMG amazing. It runs on 2 AA batteries at 180 lumens
No need for big Mags ever again.
Check them out at Amazon.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thum bup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Greatest purchase I've made in a long time!

[Mullet Man]

Off topic, but I can't resist.

I have mini mags and 4d cell mags.
I have a Surefire 9v 123 li batt flashlight.

But none of them compare to new Fenix LD20 led.
It is OMG amazing. It runs on 2 AA batteries at 180 lumens
No need for big Mags ever again.
Check them out at Amazon.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thum bup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Greatest purchase I've made in a long time!


you got robbed then...
$60 and Made in China

Maglite= made in USA
http://www.maglite.com/mag_Commitment.asp

:peace:

[agent98]

AA batteries .50c D batteries 4-5 times as much.

LED 5-10 times battery life.

Also, high quality machine work.

[Mudderoy]

I put mine on the passenger side rear of the cargo compartment up by the window. I just screwed the mounts in using sheetmetal screws and it has held fine for over 2 years. (6 cell mag)

I've got a 6 as well, thanks for the post. Mine will stop rolling around behind my seat soon!

[Mullet Man]

LED mag-lite, half the price...
http://www.amazon.com/MAGLITE-ST4D016-Cell-Flashlight-Black/dp/B000IXBUEO

or 2 LED mags plus one pair of mounting brackets and still made in the USA for less then $60 (the price of one of those Made in China lights u have).

all Mag-lites have a lifetime warranty as well.

:us:

Mag-lite FTW

[FlexdXJ]

Why just one? <LOL> :D
* 6-cell in the well between door and driver's seat.
* 3-cell in the "way back", with Mag Lite's clips mounted on the D pillar, left side.
* Mini Mags in the glovebox and center console
So far, haven't needed anything else, except maybe one permanently under the hood... :p


I've got a 3 cell above the cubby hole in the back and 2 mini mags in the glove box!

[Andy Brian]

Agent98 mentioned the Fenix. I own one and love it! Gave my Mag lights away. The 2 AA Fenix lights are way brighter than any Maglight period. Even the new LED ones.
Just wish I didn't have to give money to the Chinese to own one. Why can't we make stuff like that here in the good old USA at a good price?

[JAS]

Consider getting a surefire..

This is more light than a 6 D-Cell Mag light.

http://www.surefire.com/G2-Nitrolon

Ever use light as a weapon? Just not as a club.

[Achmed]

More than (6) D cells? The ad says (2) D cells.

[JAS]

More than (6) D cells? The ad says (2) D cells.

O Man... Personal experience....Now I have a problem as I have opened my mouth and you have found credible evidence that I am wrong... Good work.:shhh: Please do not tell anybody that I have made an error. Do you think anybody will see this?


Here is my story....

A buddy had a 6 cell mag light on a rafting trip I had only a little 5 cell. He was running his mouth about his manly flashlight. We started goofing around by shining the lights on the vertical Canyon wall on the far side of the river... I pulled the G2 off my hip. When I turned on the G2 Surefire... the center spots from the mag lights disappeared. Adjusting the beams did not help them. The column of light off the mag lights did not say as focused as the G2.

[alaskan_tatertot]

i mounted my streamlight(smokes any maglite ever made) (surefires rock also)to the left of the e-brake handle. it has the clip in recharger . so i can easily plug in the charger to the power point. i use an old plastic film canister with the end cut out and keep the cord folded and pushed thru it to keep it tidy. my kimber .45 in a kydex holster fits snugly on the other side of the e-brake handle. easy to reach, no hinderance what so ever that i have encountered

[xj_mike]

I mounted mine on the rear hatch.

http://gallery.lisaandmike.org/albums/carstuff/PICT3860.jpg

[Markos]

I mounted mine on the rear hatch.

Hey Mike. How do like those quickfists mounts? I've been meaning to pick up a set. I'd mount mine to the plastic front seat trim.

[Hammered]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/HD97XJ/P2105159.jpg

I like the Quikfists I have in back, easy to get at when you need the mag.

[lazyxj]

http://www.maglite.com/mag_Commitment.asp[/URL]


Thanks for pointing that out.
Anything we can do to move or keep manufacturing in this country is a good thing.