Light Bar Mounting Location (& Justification)?

[USMCsilver]

Roof?
Hood
Bumper?

I am kinda thinking to stay away from roof because I'm worried about it getting beat up by overhead obstructions.

I'm hesitating a hood mount, because I'm concerned about glare coming off the hood and distracting from overall light throw.

The bumper seems like the smartest decision. It'll be low so it won't give much of a halo affect when any dust is kicked up. There'll be no glare off the hood. Zero field of view obstruction for small passengers.

Any advice/input on any of this?

 

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[sporttrac4x4]

Roof?
Hood
Bumper?

I am kinda thinking to stay away from roof because I'm worried about it getting beat up by overhead obstructions.

I'm hesitating a hood mount, because I'm concerned about glare coming off the hood and distracting from overall light throw.

The bumper seems like the smartest decision. It'll be low so it won't give much of a halo affect when any dust is kicked up. There'll be no glare off the hood. Zero field of view obstruction for small passengers.

Any advice/input on any of this?

The hood is the best because the roof and bumper has the biggest chance for damage. If I would put the light bar on the roof it would not fit in my garage. If I would put the light bar on the bumper in tall weeds and deep water the light bar would not help very much.

 

[sharp]

Out of the 3, put it on the bumper, not sticking out but flush, you will be fine.

 

[Smitty335]

Out of the 3, put it on the bumper, not sticking out but flush, you will be fine.

Use a 1000 Watt head lamp, it will light up your would, but your back will hurt from the battery weight.

 

[ohanacreek]

Roof?
Hood
Bumper?

I am kinda thinking to stay away from roof because I'm worried about it getting beat up by overhead obstructions.

I'm hesitating a hood mount, because I'm concerned about glare coming off the hood and distracting from overall light throw.

The bumper seems like the smartest decision. It'll be low so it won't give much of a halo affect when any dust is kicked up. There'll be no glare off the hood. Zero field of view obstruction for small passengers.

Any advice/input on any of this?

Pushed trees and brush down , no damage. Roof adds weight up high. I know it's only 10-15 lbs but it starts to add up.

My 700 was a bloated fat cow, top heavy like Dolly P



Moved everything lower on 1000

 

[elkguide]

Pushed trees and brush down , no damage. Roof adds weight up high. I know it's only 10-15 lbs but it starts to add up.

My 700 was a bloated fat cow, top heavy like Dolly P



Moved everything lower on 1000

SWEET looks.

 

[Smitty335]

Pushed trees and brush down , no damage. Roof adds weight up high. I know it's only 10-15 lbs but it starts to add up.

My 700 was a bloated fat cow, top heavy like Dolly P



Moved everything lower on 1000

Lower/lighter, is where I'm headed

 

[joeymt33]

Roof?
Hood
Bumper?

I am kinda thinking to stay away from roof because I'm worried about it getting beat up by overhead obstructions.

I'm hesitating a hood mount, because I'm concerned about glare coming off the hood and distracting from overall light throw.

The bumper seems like the smartest decision. It'll be low so it won't give much of a halo affect when any dust is kicked up. There'll be no glare off the hood. Zero field of view obstruction for small passengers.

Any advice/input on any of this?

Sounds like you already have it figured out where you want it. I have mine on the bumper but sitting back a few inches to protect it. So far I have not damaged and I am by no means easy on it.




" jak9922" lmfao grilling hotdogs on a stick over an open popo hahahahaha

 

[USMCsilver]

Sounds like you already have it figured out where you want it. I have mine on the bumper but sitting back a few inches to protect it. So far I have not damaged and I am by no means easy on it.




" jak9922" lmfao grilling hotdogs on a stick over an open popo hahahahaha

That's nice!

Got a link, by chance?

I was thinking about a straight 20" or 24", but I really like how clean that looks.

Sent via TapaTalk on S7 Edge.

 

[joeymt33]

That's a 42 inch curved, it matches the curve of the stock bumper pretty good.

Here's a link, start reading on post 129. If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, let me know.


P1000m5 - Traveller II


" jak9922" lmfao grilling hotdogs on a stick over an open popo hahahahaha

 

[USMCsilver]

That's a 42 inch curved, it matches the curve of the stock bumper pretty good.

Here's a link, start reading on post 129. If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, let me know.

P1000m5 - Traveller II

Thanks. I may stay with the 24" as my machine is smaller, and I'll be running a factory bumper. Looks like yours is the additional/aftermarket OEM one.

I appreciate the link.

 

[joeymt33]

Thanks. I may stay with the 24" as my machine is smaller, and I'll be running a factory bumper. Looks like yours is the additional/aftermarket OEM one.

I appreciate the link.

Oops! I miss that part, that makes a big difference.


" jak9922" lmfao grilling hotdogs on a stick over an open popo hahahahaha

 

[Boomboom907]

I have 2 52 inch bars.the one on the hood wobbles and I don't care for it

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[USMCsilver]

The more I look, read, and see demos, it looks like I'll go with a 42" curved and mount it on the front of the top bar/roof.

Thanks again for all the input!

 

[ebkoz]

I do not have any experience with atv/utv(s) but I'm considering relocating to Utah. I'm taking a trip out there at the end of the month to make the decision. That said if I move to Utah the first thing I will do is buy a P5 Limited Edition. I have been doing months of research (obsessed) about the mods I will install. Only speaking from research I don't see how a decent light bar could get seriously damaged by hitting small branches. I could not believe what these light bars can take in these manufactures torture tests! Also, It seems to me the roof mount produces a better light pattern. My plan would include a 52” curved combo roof mount, a 12” or 24” combo (that can change to amber for foul weather) mounted as low as possible (protected by the larger bumper/grill guard), a 12” wide angle flood for the rear that will use the backup alarm circuit and also a manual toggle. Maybe small corner lights and maybe some ground lighting tied into the interior lights.

 

[Smitty335]

I do not have any experience with atv/utv(s) but I'm considering relocating to Utah. I'm taking a trip out there at the end of the month to make the decision. That said if I move to Utah the first thing I will do is buy a P5 Limited Edition. I have been doing months of research (obsessed) about the mods I will install. Only speaking from research I don't see how a decent light bar could get seriously damaged by hitting small branches. I could not believe what these light bars can take in these manufactures torture tests! Also, It seems to me the roof mount produces a better light pattern. My plan would include a 52” curved combo roof mount, a 12” or 24” combo (that can change to amber for foul weather) mounted as low as possible (protected by the larger bumper/grill guard), a 12” wide angle flood for the rear that will use the backup alarm circuit and also a manual toggle. Maybe small corner lights and maybe some ground lighting tied into the interior lights.

Go for it!

 

[ebkoz]

I'm curious, has anyone experienced light bar damage from branches (I've seen brackets damaged)?

 

[JTW]

So after lots of debating this is the route I wound up going..

Pioneer 1000 Light Bar Brackets

 

[ebkoz]

Just wondering if there is a light/pattern loss mounting it so far back on the hood?

 

[JTW]

Just wondering if there is a light/pattern loss mounting it so far back on the hood?

From what I can tell.. when you add a 52" curved light bar... everything is illuminated! I'll post pics tomorrow.. I'm still wiring.