Diode Dynamics - SS6 LED Lightbars - July 4th Sale

[Moe-Jave]

I've been waiting for this sale and bought the the cowl mount brackets and a pair of the six inch driving lights yesterday.

Diode Dynamics Cowl Mount / Lights

I'm still using the OEM halogen headlights and fog lights on my Mojave and figured this would be an easy and worthwhile upgrade. Anyone running these? How do you like them? I chose the driving lights to help my halogen headlamps out (mostly rural driving on dirt roads). This will be my first aux switch connection!

I've used Rigid pods on my Wranglers and really liked them, but these seem sleeker and the claimed light output is very good (especially the lux @ 10M output). I think any company that simply cites lumens rather a measurement at a fixed distance can say almost anything they want. On a related note, I've measured output on some of the cheaper units out there and have been disappointed.

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[ATL_Rubi]

I've been waiting for this sale and bought the the cowl mount brackets and a pair of the six inch driving lights yesterday.

Diode Dynamics Cowl Mount / Lights

I'm still using the OEM halogen headlights and fog lights on my Mojave and figured this would be an easy and worthwhile upgrade. Anyone running these? How do you like them? I chose the driving lights to help my halogen headlamps out (mostly rural driving on dirt roads). This will be my first aux switch connection!

I've used Rigid pods on my Wranglers and really liked them, but these seem sleeker and the claimed light output is very good (especially the lux @ 10M output). I think any company that simply cites lumens rather a measurement at a fixed distance can say almost anything they want. On a related note, I've measured output on some of the cheaper units out there and have been disappointed.

If you have a mojave, the cowl mounts will not fit.


Fitment
NOTE: This kit is compatible with all Sport, Sport S, Overland, and Rubicon trim levels. This kit IS NOT compatible with the Mojave trim level.




BUT, their lights are amazing to say the least, especially for the price.

 

[Moe-Jave]

If you have a mojave, the cowl mounts will not fit.


Fitment
NOTE: This kit is compatible with all Sport, Sport S, Overland, and Rubicon trim levels. This kit IS NOT compatible with the Mojave trim level.




BUT, their lights are amazing to say the least, especially for the price.

Oh no, I was not aware of that. Any sense of what is needed to make those brackets fit? Are we just talking about the brackets? Maybe there's an easy modification?

 

[ATL_Rubi]

Oh no, I was not aware of that. Any sense of what is needed to make those brackets fit? Are we just talking about the brackets? Maybe there's an easy modification?

I bet there are probably a few here who have made it work, but I'm not sure what that requires.

 

[Moe-Jave]

I bet there are probably a few here who have made it work, but I'm not sure what that requires.

Thanks. I've since written them and hope to share good news...

 

[Moe-Jave]

Thanks. I've since written them and hope to share good news...

Got a quick reply (and that has been my experience). Customer service is good...

Thanks for reaching out! The Mojave and the 392 have different cowl that is just slightly different. We have found that the hardware and the mount itself do not line up and you cannot get them screwed in. If you would like, I can set your order up for return and get you a return label, or you can try to make them work by modifying them. If you have any other questions, please let us know!

Interesting. I had no idea, but apparently whatever is different about the Mojave is also different with the 392. Anecdotally, I have heard that the Mojave hood is different.

At this point, I'm going to see just how far off it is. Small modifications here don't scare me!

 

[Minty JL]

Small modifications here don't scare me!

I like your style.

I know KC Lites has come mounts that with with the 392/Mojave

 

[Moe-Jave]

...so I just caught up on the related threads where bolt gauge/thread might be the factor. Hoping it is just a different bolt or something simple like that here too. It got me thinking they must not have easy access to a Mojave test mule and likely got a complaint that it does not work out of the box, without more details to easily share. I'll know more next week either way when it arrives.

Anyhow, I picked up a bolt thread/pitch board at Amazon, just now, at your suggestion (in the old post). Thanks!

 

[Moe-Jave]

Quick update:

The regular Gladiator (non-Mojave) Diode Dynamics bracket is too far off to use with minor modifications. You'd have to be willing to remove the bottom triangulating portion or similar. So, I'll be sending it back...

...but the provided powder-coated bracket that is intended to mount on the "main bracket" may be okay. I've done a test fit with a 20mm delrin spacer and a 75mm M6x1 bolt. The top Mojave bolts use a T40 head with a shoulder and is 55mm long.

Since the six inch light bar is pretty light, it may suffice. I'll give it a go for a bit and see what happens...

 

[Minty JL]

Following to see what you come up with

 

[Minty JL]

Found this......not sure if it will be of help

https://www.kchilites.com/jeep-wrangler-392-mojave-overhead-mount-bracket-set-for-50-led-7328.html

 

[Moe-Jave]

Found this......not sure if it will be of help

https://www.kchilites.com/jeep-wrangler-392-mojave-overhead-mount-bracket-set-for-50-led-7328.html

Thank you. Yes, now, freshly armed with the information that the Mojave trim level has a unique mount, there are a couple options out there that are proven to work (again, seems it might be the same as the Wrangler 392, but I’m not certain). In my case, I’m only mounting the slimmer six inch bars and hope that means less wind load.

I’m feeling more confident about my setup…what I don’t love about it is my interim bolts. These are merely grade 5 and zinc coated. I’ve ordered some stainless steel hardware that should arrive in a few days. Also, I’m using ”LocTite Orange” to deal with any vibrations and to maybe thwart easy theft?!

 

[Minty JL]

Thank you. Yes, now, freshly armed with the information that the Mojave trim level has a unique mount, there are a couple options out there that are proven to work (again, seems it might be the same as the Wrangler 392, but I’m not certain). In my case, I’m only mounting the slimmer six inch bars and hope that means less wind load.

I’m feeling more confident about my setup…what I don’t love about it is my interim bolts. These are merely grade 5 and zinc coated. I’ve ordered some stainless steel hardware that should arrive in a few days. Also, I’m using ”LocTite Orange” to deal with any vibrations and to maybe thwart easy theft?!

They also offer a smaller mount set for some ditch light; which I actually have on my truck now.

Yes, the Mojave and the 392s share the same hood and cowl assembly

 

[Moe-Jave]

They also offer a smaller mount set for some ditch light; which I actually have on my truck now.

Yes, the Mojave and the 392s share the same hood and cowl assembly

So, they are mounted...I need to aim them tonight, but generally happy with how it turned out. It has a very minimalist look, which I prefer.

I really don't see it being an issue with just a single bolt on the 20mm delrin spacers...but gonna go bouncing around a bit and will report back.

Oh, and I decided on the AUX 3 position. It's one of two lower draw switches, and felt easier to reach. The way this particular setup is wired, it doesn't matter if the draw is higher -- it's setup to draw directly from the battery.

 

[Minty JL]

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