roof light bars, need some help

Marcelo73 · Sep 6, 2012

I have 4 Hella 700 that want to put in a light bar in the roof. I like the idea of Carr Bar deluxe Rota: http://www.carr.com/light-bars/deluxe-rota.html
but it says support just 4 pounds. I not sure if each Hella weights just 1 pound and prefer not being pushing the limits.

Any other bar of this type or some home-made with recommendations, pictures, etc?

TIA.

magimerlin · Sep 6, 2012

If you wheel anywhere that there are low branches you will regret having them on the roof area. I recommend putting them on the bumper vs. putting them on the roof on a bar any day.

Marcelo73 · Sep 6, 2012

magimerlin said:
If you wheel anywhere that there are low branches you will regret having them on the roof area. I recommend putting them on the bumper vs. putting them on the roof on a bar any day.

I know, but I use to wheel in paths pretty clear. A couple of rigs are taller than my (10"+) and have not many problems.

The main reason to put in the roof is not to block the radiator (8" each x 4 is a lot of surface) and always there's mud. In the roof I have a change to keep it clean and usable during the trail.
Maybe put them at the hoods level but I guess it will difficult work on the engine if needed.

XJ Abuser · Sep 6, 2012

magimerlin said:
If you wheel anywhere that there are low branches you will regret having them on the roof area. I recommend putting them on the bumper vs. putting them on the roof on a bar any day.

X2 also depending on your vehicle color you may get a lot of hood shine ( light reflecting off hood).

Marcelo73 · Sep 6, 2012

XJ Abuser said:
X2 also depending on your vehicle color you may get a lot of hood shine ( light reflecting off hood).

Someone told me that the LR from Camel Trophy had the hood painted with mate black to avoid that. In my case the color is green (when is clean).

webby1987 · Sep 7, 2012

I mounted mine on the roof and if you mount them coward enough not much hood shine at all and no blocking air. I use one cross bar for reg roof rack. Not a fan of the flip down plus it's quite a bit of money. Imo

jrowell · Sep 7, 2012

Mine have been on the roof for about 10 years without issue.

trust96xj · Sep 7, 2012

Rivet/weld two tabs coming off your a pillar and then make a nice hoop for mounting. Maybe a support to tie to the roof or one of the stock racks. With the tabs on the a pillar you have the advantage of removal if needed.

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