Recommendations for light bar above the windshield with conventional lights (like Hella or KC)?

[cavalosjr]

Not particularly fond of the straight LED light bar attached to an upper windshield mounting bracket for the Jeep Gladiator. I’m sure it’s very functional though.
Instead, I’m looking for a mounting kit with side rails to mount a light bar above the windshield with conventional lights (like Hella or KC). Has anyone found this setup rig?

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[Bad Luck Bill]

Something like these?
https://www.northridge4x4.com/scp/lighting/light-mounts-brackets/windshield-light-mounts

https://www.kchilites.com/kc-50-overhead-xross-bar-light-mount-7418.html

 

[cavalosjr]

Something like these?
https://www.northridge4x4.com/scp/lighting/light-mounts-brackets/windshield-light-mounts

https://www.kchilites.com/kc-50-overhead-xross-bar-light-mount-7418.html

It seems as if that type of light bar is only made for the JK and not the JL/JT. Thanks for the info though.

 

[Bad Luck Bill]

It seems as if that type of light bar is only made for the JK and not the JL/JT. Thanks for the info though.

The one on KC’s website is universal for any 50 in mount set up. Only one I have been able to find myself.

 

[cavalosjr]

The one on KC’s website is universal for any 50 in mount set up. Only one I have been able to find myself.

It looks like the lights will be too low with their option. Thanks for the reply though.

 

[MyGeekDaddy]

It seems as if that type of light bar is only made for the JK and not the JL/JT. Thanks for the info though.

KC kit for JT.

https://www.kchilites.com/kc-jeep-w...ross-bar-gravity-reg-led-pro-sport-97123.html

 

[cavalosjr]

KC kit for JT.

https://www.kchilites.com/kc-jeep-w...ross-bar-gravity-reg-led-pro-sport-97123.html

Thanks for the link. It looks like these are the closest to what I have in mind. It’s amazing how styling has changed and this setup is no longer in.

 

[J.Noack]

Thanks for the link. It looks like these are the closest to what I have in mind. It’s amazing how styling has changed and this setup is no longer in.

The KC gravity light bar / light bar mount works well. You can have it painted it to match the truck color. I did this method with Gobi.
You can also have a Vinyl wrap store make you some colored matched / which ever color or style print you prefer decals to go on the light covers. In my opinion (yes I’m bias lol), makes the light bar appear more as if it came with the jeep, from Jeep. Anyhoo, 1 vote here for the KC product.
Best of luck with your decision.

 

[jjmstang]

Looks like it will interfere with the forward facing sensors at the top of the windshield if so equipped

 

[Bad Luck Bill]

It looks like the lights will be too low with their option. Thanks for the reply though.

I was recommending just the bar mount so you can use it with your choice of A pillar mounts. If you find mounts that are high enough you have your choice of lights. That particular bar allows for the lights to be mounted on top of the bar like the old style Daylighter KC lights.

 

[Cburd61]

I used my Carr light bar, and KC Daylighters, mounted across the rear roof. (Recycled through 2 Broncos)....No hood glare, excellent light 3 spots, and 2 floods.

 

[Gladiator oz]

Looks like it will interfere with the forward facing sensors at the top of the windshield if so equipped

Hasn't interfered with my front sensors yet

 

[Blknblu]

On my list very soon, do they have alternate covers or plain ones?

Bruce

 

[Mac]

I had a 50” light bar on the top of the windshield on my JKU, the light was great but it was really noisy and dropped the mpg by 1.5-2 mpg, took it off after a couple months, just FYI as I did not expect either of those issues.

 

[LostWoods]

Thanks for the link. It looks like these are the closest to what I have in mind. It’s amazing how styling has changed and this setup is no longer in.

It's not so much what's in and more what's effective. A 50" bar of KC lights is bright, but it's not 40,000 lumens bright like a Baja Designs bar. KC is best in the business for LED reflector lights and have great light quality, light bars just have a better, brighter throw for distance which is the primary purpose of a roof bar.

I think most Jeep people like the classic look, it just doesn't keep up dollar for dollar when you can get an OnX6+ 50" bar kit for nearly the same price as that KC setup.

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