Stock roof rack to light bar

MSjeepthing · 02-03-2010, 09:46 PM

so basically i didnt feel like spending $100+ on a name brand light bar, so i decided to just put some holes in my stock roof rack bar to mount some lights.
the lights i ordered come in tomorrow, so i'll get pics of them mounted asap!

Trons · 02-03-2010, 09:52 PM

I'd be interested in seeing detailed pics of your wiring. I've been thinking about doing this and other then the "run them through the door" I haven't been able to find a good way to do it, so I've put it off...

MSjeepthing · 02-03-2010, 09:58 PM

definitely.
my plan is to simply drill a hole, insert a gromet, silicone it up, and run it under the headliner.
should be leak free, my only concern would be the wires burnin up my headliner
ill have all this done tomorrow so pics will be up soon

toates89 · 02-03-2010, 10:02 PM

ill show you guys what i did. let me get the pics

the6nightmares · 02-03-2010, 10:02 PM

id like to see this as well, ive seen others do it, but never any detailed pictures.

toates89 · 02-03-2010, 10:06 PM

this is what i am using to transfer the wiring into the cabin. it goes through the roof. the wire goes through the cabin behind molding through the firewall. i bought two one for the positive one for the neg.

helps that i dont have a headline. but i am sure that can be arranged to work.

MSjeepthing · 02-03-2010, 10:09 PM

oh yea, if anyone else has pics of mounting lights on their stock roof rack feel free to share!

tbick · 02-03-2010, 10:58 PM

If you look at the snorkel intake, that blue tube has my wires in it. I actually have lights in the back too and run the wires to the front lights along the rack and then down the snorkel and down the weather stripping to the bottom and then in. I know that it is a ZJ but the XJ will be getting it when the money is around.

MSjeepthing · 02-04-2010, 12:25 PM

nice rig tbick!
clever idea, you didnt have to put any holes in the cab?

**BRad704** · 02-04-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by toates89

this is what i am using to transfer the wiring into the cabin. it goes through the roof. the wire goes through the cabin behind molding through the firewall. i bought two one for the positive one for the neg.

helps that i dont have a headline. but i am sure that can be arranged to work.

the second pic didnt work... but basically, you have to drill and seal that plastic thing into the roof, then use solid eyes on the end of your wiring to connect each side? right? Sounds like a solid idea... No chance of snagging a wire and pulling your silicone seal loose...

MSjeepthing · 02-04-2010, 12:57 PM

yup, i liked toates' idea too.
if i found something like that around here, i'll definitely go ahead and buy it and try it out

MSjeepthing · 02-04-2010, 12:58 PM

btw, still waitin on the lights.
fedex said they arrived in memphis yesterday afternoon. memphis is only 1 1/2 hours from where i live so hopefully they should be here shortly

**Mickey_D** · 02-04-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MSjeepthing

yup, i liked toates' idea too.
if i found something like that around here, i'll definitely go ahead and buy it and try it out

CB antenna mounts work like that, too. And they sure as hell are stout enough to handle the current of a couple 55W off road lights...

willobegolfer · 02-04-2010, 07:07 PM

Toates89, where did you buy the transfer posts from. I'd like to buy some for my project...

Thanks

Trons · 02-04-2010, 07:57 PM

well, I'm against drilling the roof, however I do have the ceiling readout/shades carrier inside so if can find a way to waterproof it, I could do that and keep a clean interior. Still debating.