Inexpensive Daylighter Mount

[cotto]

I too have been in search of an inexpensive way to mount some Daylighters for our 1st Gens that wouldn’t look like cr**. And I didn’t want to drill holes in my bumper. After searching the web and the local junkyards, all I could come up with was a new Smitty built Bumper Thumper. It would definitely do the job and they look pretty cool, but even those ran over a $180. So I thought I would try fabing something up and this is what I came up with. I got a piece of aluminum strip, 1. 5” wide and 3’ long ($6) from Home Depot. Cut the strip in half and bent them using a vise and my hands. Had them Line-Xed ($20). Drilled two holes a piece and I was done. No damage to bumper. Wired the lights to an oldschool NAPA supplied chrysler foot dimmer switch for $8 and then there was light. Out the door for $34 and a couple hours of trial and error. I need the opinion of some 1st Geners. Do they look alright, or should I take them off ASAP? Couple other pics in my gallery. All criticism welcome.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayimage.php?&photoid=9949&width=4

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayimage.php?&photoid=9944&width=4

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayimage.php?&photoid=9951&width=4

 

[JLEONARD]

Have you driven on a bumpy road at night? Do they jiggle?

Stiffness is what I'm questioning and would be concerned about.

Hard to tell exactly how they look from this pic, but not bad... I would consider it.

 

[jbolt]

Here is where I mounted mine. Yeah you have to drill holes but I didn't mind.



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[JLEONARD]

WCJ,

I like that better... . couldn't tell from the angle of cotto's pics if they would block the main beams... looks like no issue.

Take a trip east and drill me some holes eh?

ECJ