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Need help choosing windshield light bar mount

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#1 ·
Yes, I've used the search feature. I know there's plenty of talk about light bars but I still haven't found a good mount.

I'm looking for a light bar mount that'll hold a 52" bar, and has a clean, simple look. Most of what I've been finding has either holes at the top I don't like, or it's only made for 50" light bars, or it has bad reviews.

It doesn't need to be the cheapest mount either---I want something that will last. I figure I can spend $100-150 if I can find something good.

I'm mostly decided that I want to try out Auxbeam's new X series light bar, but it's only sold as a 52". It appears that the majority of JK light bar mounts are made for 50" lights, though.

Here's the light bar I like:
https://www.auxbeam.com/x-series/70021817%20?mfp=29-size%5B50inch%5D

Here's the light bar mount that Auxbeam offers. I guess it should fit the light bar correctly, but it has these four decorative holes at the top that I just don't like at all:
https://www.auxbeam.com/led-light-bar-mounts/mounts-for-jeep/70018609

Here's an X-Sprite mount that looks to be exactly what I'm looking for, and the price is good, but it has quite a few negative reviews:
https://www.amazon.com/Xprite-Windshield-Mounting-2007-2016-Unlimited/dp/B0149KEXEK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1474719199&sr=8-4&keywords=jk+wrangler+52+bracket

I really like the looks of this bracket from Rockslide Engineering, but they say it's for a 50" bar:
JK 50" LED "A PILLAR" LIGHT BRACKETS - Lighting - Shop

Appreciate any suggestions.
 
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#2 ·
I would go with the Auxbeam mount, you can buy small rubber grommets to plug the hole if they bother you. With a 52" bar you will want the correct mount to make sure it fits correctly.
 
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#5 ·
Wow, Argent, that looks really good!

My Jeep happens to be black, so I think the standard black wrinkle finish will look pretty much OK for me.

But powdercoating to match your paint is a great idea, and it came out really nice in your picture.

My Auxmart mount came in yesterday, along with the light bar. The mount looks well made, although there are a couple of edges where the powdercoating is absent. I'll try to touch it up and get it installed soon and report results.
 
#8 ·
Wow, Argent, that looks really good!
My Auxmart mount came in yesterday, along with the light bar. The mount looks well made, although there are a couple of edges where the powdercoating is absent. I'll try to touch it up and get it installed soon and report results.

Any pics? I just ordered the AUXBEAM
52 inch 300W X-Series CREE Combo and now need a mount for my 2017 JKU. Thx
 
#6 ·
Yeah - I probably would have gotten it black normally if I hadn't planned on welding on the mirror brackets too - but since ACE sells it in bare metal, and my club has a powdercoater, I figured I'd try going for blue - its not a perfect match - but apparently I'm the only one who notices so I leave it.
 
#7 ·
Argent, Were you visiting the winery in that picture?
 
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