Rigid 360 6 inch as ditch lights..gut check fail.

Could very well have been the quarantine that got the better of me, but I failed and now need feedback to revamp the project, properly.

I really wanted large circular lights for forward lighting off the a-pillar. I bought the most heavy ditch light brackets I could find, SDHQ and drilled an extra hole so that each Rigid 6 inch light would get two bolts though the mount. It shakes..even when slamming the door and when driving on road. Can't even image how bad it would be off road. The lights are not moving, it's the ditch brackets vibrating. The lights are just too heavy, about 3 lbs a pop. I should have known better.

Moving on...I am now looking at getting the squadron pros, they are reported to be only 12 ounces each. Can I please get some firsthand feedback on those who runs those as ditch lights to see if they shake or vibe? Or other light suggestion are welcome as well. This is cross posted to the other site as well.

 

Wouldn’t a light that big block your view anyway?

 

Totally opposite of your idea.

 

Not too bad and I could live with it.
A-pillar blocks out a lot.

 

Easy fix, if you can weld. Add some ribbing and gussets to the bracket to make them solid.

 

I wish, but no welding here.
I really like the lights and the output is exactly what I was after.
I wish I knew a shop that could fab something for me to make these lights work. I do wonder if the weight could compromise (over time) the hood hinge threads and have the darn bolts pull out.

 

These lights, harness, and covers are now for sale listed in the for sale section.

 

Yeah, I would just get a set of Squadron Pros, or other pod light like a Rigid D2. Either will throw plenty of light down the trail. The big round lights seem to be better suited for bumper mounting.

 

Alternative idea, add a front bumper like a SSO Hybrid and get some tube mounts, mount those giant lights on the front grill. Won't reflect light off hood and you'll be plenty sturdy.

 

Want to keep the bumper stock.
If the lights don't sell I may look into the Rago grille bar mount and mount the lights in front of the grille. I need access to run covers.

 

This is what I was thinking.