Windowshield Lightbar mounts don't fit, two different brands

[JeepJunky]

This has been more than frustrating. I am three weeks into trying to mount my light bar. This isn't a lightbar problem, rather the mounting brackets.
I ordered my lightbar kit complete with mounting bracket, wiring harness, and lightbar from Quadratech. Right off the bat, I realized, unless there was a majic invocation, or my brain is failing me, these mounts wouldn't work. I tried though.
I'll start with part numbers, and pictures:
Quadratec J5 LED Light Bar with Windshield Mounting Brackets for 18-21 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
They have a video for the install, but the video is for an older Wrangler with a different Cowl. The cowl and angle of the windshield appear to tbe the problem with this bracket.
Here is a link to the install instructions
I can get the windshield hinge connected and the bottom holes IF I don't use the OEM cowl. Which would be silly.
Here are pictures showing the problem:

I want to be certain to state that Quadratec has been as helpfuil as they can be, they upgraded me to a different brand, other than their own. These arrived in two days, and I was pretty certain they weren't going to fit, just looking at them. I tried it anyway. (I prefer Quadaratec's mounts, these RoadArmor I belive are intended to replace the factor Cowl.)
I don't know what vehicle they are made for, but certainly not a Gladiator.
If you don't use the OEM cowl, (The instructions don't explicity state which way to go, but I assume you don't use the factory cowl) They bolt in perfectly.
But what you are left with doesn't look anything like the picture on their site: (Here)
Instead, you get this mess:

Their instructions, and pictures though weak, are good enough IF the brackets fit.


Has anyone else experienced difficulty getting their windshield lightbar mounted, or do you see something I am overlooking?
Attached are the instructions for mounting this lightbar mount from RoadArmor.
(Page 3 is the only actual instructions)

If you have mounts that work, please send pictures of the cowl area, and a link to purchase the mounts, if you recommend them.
Thanks Folks

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[CerOf]

It’s your Mojave. The cowls are different than the rest.

 

[Jaxmax]

Did you tell them you don’t have a standard Gladiator, but instead a Mojave with the higher hood and cowls? The brackets you are getting are for all the other current gladiators and Wrangler EXCEPT the Mojave and 392 Wrangler that both have the higher hood and cowls.....Jack

 

[JeepJunky]

Thanks. I told them it was for a Gladiator Mojave on each chat and email. I am guessing they don't know about this. I didn't know this was a thing, but I mentioned Mojave just in case it mattered.
Thanks for the info.

 

[Jaxmax]

Most people and vendors did not know there was a difference, and probably not a lot of peple going to make Mojave versions , beings the numbers might not be there to make money. Your hood is also steel compared to all the others that are aluminum, if you order RedTuning hood struts they are aware that the struts are very different, I’m the guy that told them!.....Jack

 

[XJADDICTION]

Your Gladiator Mojave is telling you something... it doesn’t want a mall crawler light bar.

Seriously though, have you thought about this one?

 

[Mac]

Better off without it, windshield lightbars are horrible, tons of wind noise and 1-2mpg mileage drop.

 

[JeepJunky]

Your Gladiator Mojave is telling you something... it doesn’t want a mall crawler light bar.

Seriously though, have you thought about this one?

I have considered this. I was concerned about it eating up part of the windshield, but it will cut out the noise. I do night time off road driving so I will need to get something.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[JeepJunky]

Did you tell them you don’t have a standard Gladiator, but instead a Mojave with the higher hood and cowls? The brackets you are getting are for all the other current gladiators and Wrangler EXCEPT the Mojave and 392 Wrangler that both have the higher hood and cowls.....Jack

Do you know what the purpose of the taller hood is on the Mojave? I can see the 392 needing room for a V-8.

 

[jsalbre]

Do you know what the purpose of the taller hood is on the Mojave? I can see the 392 needing room for a V-8.

Looks cool and it may have been an opportunity for them to test the hood and other parts out in public before they released the Wrangler 392.

Also, were I a betting man I’d say that when they finally bring the 392 to the Gladiator it’ll be in the Mojave, not the Rubicon.

 

[sandifer]

Go Rhino..Just need a longer 80mm M6 bolt..

 

[JeepJunky]

Is that mount for light cubes? Nice Mojave color scheme with the wheels and all!

 

[Rotor]

I'll be watching this thread, hoping for a Mojave solution for sure. Just posted this in another forum:

"Has anyone found light bar mounts that fit the Mojave? The ones I've seen say they specifically don't fit the Mojave because of the unique cowling. I love the look of the KC HiLights Pro6, but the only way I can find to mount them on a Mojave is the Rebel Offroad Halo Roof Rack. Any suggestions would be great! *Some light mounts don't say they exclude the Mojave, but I'm hesitant to try them if we already know some don't fit*"

 

[Mr._Bill]

Another option would be the Mopar 82215428 kit that mounts them to the frame between the bumper and grill.
https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/m...vciZ5PTIwMjAmdD1vdmVybGFuZCZlPTMtNmwtdjYtZ2Fz

 

[Labrat1970]

I’m looking for a light bar that fits into the nonfunctional air vent in the hood. One that will actually light things up. Anyone found anything?

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