Advice on DD SS5 Install

[OldNo7BoozeBag]

I took my Diode Dynamics SS5s off of my Tundra and am going to put them on the Mojave. I think they look better mounted on top of the overrider bar, but I'm wondering if that would hinder airflow into the radiator too much where it might cause a problem. They do not fit mounted under the over riderbar. And I think functionality of the lights would be relatively the same mounted either way. Any thoughts??

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[AmosMoses]

If your instrument cluster is like mine and you can see an actual engine temp number you could run a 30-45 minute driving test comparing the placement of the lights to what temps you get.​

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Love the avatar BTW ​

 

[OldNo7BoozeBag]

If your instrument cluster is like mine and you can see an actual engine temp number you could run a 30-45 minute driving test comparing the placement of the lights to what temps you get.​

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Love the avatar BTW ​

haha, thanks

not a bad idea to monitor the temp gauge...

 

[Gvsukids]

I took my Diode Dynamics SS5s off of my Tundra and am going to put them on the Mojave. I think they look better mounted on top of the overrider bar, but I'm wondering if that would hinder airflow into the radiator too much where it might cause a problem. They do not fit mounted under the over riderbar. And I think functionality of the lights would be relatively the same mounted either way. Any thoughts??

@Lexicus has them.

 

[Lexicus]

This is the setup I'm using:
Maximus-3 "JL/JT DUALLY AUXILIARY LIGHT BRACKET Model JL1007AB" and the KC Flex-era 4 lights. This keeps them pretty low, but I have had some issues with heat while towing my camper on the highway.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

How about mounting them to the underside of the bar?

 

[OldNo7BoozeBag]

How about mounting them to the underside of the bar?

They don't fit on the underside of the bar, but after looking at @Lexicus setup, I may attempt something like that, not sure how much room I have. I'm not planning on towing anything with the Mojave, but I do run a heavy payload at times.

I'm also being lazy and don't want to take the bumper apart to install these, haha. I can mount them to the overrider bar or mount them into the overrider bar holes, which is there they are in the picture, without taking the bumper apart.

I have a road trip coming up at the end of the week from CO to NC, staying in the Outer Banks for 2 weeks, then coming back home. I might just mount them in the overrider holes for the trip until I have time to mess around when I get back.

 

[AirborneSilva]

I'd mount them outboard on the bumper, anything that can hinder airflow to the radiator is not a good idea. Just my opinion...

 

[OldNo7BoozeBag]

Well, scratch that, I can't fit them in front of the overrider, so guess I'm just going to mount them on the outside for now. Then when I get back I'll try to find a different solution maybe.

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