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Old 04-20-2015, 07:25 AM
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Howdy fellas! So i was laying in bed last night trying to think of a way to move a light bar from vehicle to vehicle that wouldn't require drilling. 2 items came to mind, Suction cups and Magnets. Now i know that the jeeps top is fiberglass but what about other vehicles or even the roll cage when topless? I will be traveling for work again and want to try using magnets to mount a 50" light bar on our F150 and F250 work trucks. I did some searching and came up empty handed for the most part and i know the jeep community is full of DIY-ers. I'm looking for your input and opinions on this possibility and guidance to achieve this. i thought about suction cups but i think there is to much risk with changing temperatures, flexing metals, debris and pure force due to air that would make them to risky. Thanks in advance fellas!
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Another thought that goes into the magnets is how strong should it be or how many should be used. I would think that two 200lb magnets would be enough to support a 50" bar? Maybe a guy could use the same bracket used on emergency vehicles?
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Originally Posted by Lerew
Another thought that goes into the magnets is how strong should it be or how many should be used. I would think that two 200lb magnets would be enough to support a 50" bar? Maybe a guy could use the same bracket used on emergency vehicles?
In definitely no expert, so don't take my word for it or bash me if I'm wrong, but I would imagine that strong of a magnet would cause some sort of interference with a set of LED lights.
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Seems like there would be a theft issue as well.
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Originally Posted by TN_Vol_Jeeper
In definitely no expert, so don't take my word for it or bash me if I'm wrong, but I would imagine that strong of a magnet would cause some sort of interference with a set of LED lights.
that did cross my mind. Hopefully someone might have some input on that subject.

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Originally Posted by 14Sport
Seems like there would be a theft issue as well.
ah this too. Where I live theft is minimal but it is a possibility where I'll be working. It's still a risk I'm willing to take. That's where the cheap eBay ones come in handy

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