KC Hilite Daylighter 6 inch, A-Pillar / Ditch Light Mount

[Philly Big Bronco Boy]

Hi fellow Bronco owners and/or manufacturer of fine parts,

Need some help pointing me towards an A-Pillar (ditch light) mount bracket for the classic KC Daylighters. The bolt pattern for the attachment point is a 1/2" stud bolt. I've been in touch with KC directly and the bolt is welded to the light housing, meaning I cannot replace with a smaller bolt. I've been scouring the internet for an aftermarket part that would allow me to mount these things without boring a wider hole. I've seen several posts from other owners who are huge fans over the daylighters who've had to modify other solutions. Please, don't point me to other lighting kits. I love the KCs, the retro look, construction, etc. Just looking for the right bracket.

Ask - Is there anyone who knows and could share a mounting bracket for the A-Pillar that will work without modification (boring a larger hole)? Meaning has a .5 inch stud? Ideally looking for stainless steel or aluminum construction as I do a lot of beach driving and want to mitigate rust.

Link here to light. https://www.kchilites.com/6-dayligh...tml?attr_color=5729&attr_pim_beampattern=5579

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[Johnny Mo]

I used a www.badassmounts.com for my Flex Era 4 A-pillar mounts. Not 100% sure if it'll support a 1/2" stud. The mount with the related bronco bracket is a really slick setup.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...-your-bronco-today-👨🏻‍🔧🧰🚿🛠.18089/post-1973780

 

[Philly Big Bronco Boy]

I used a www.badassmounts.com for my Flex Era 4 A-pillar mounts. Not 100% sure if it'll support a 1/2" stud. The mount with the related bronco bracket is a really slick setup.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/what-did-you-do-to-with-your-bronco-today-.18089/post-1973780

Yes, I've seen these and love the look of these mounts, but I don't think it'll accept the .5 inch bolt of the KC Daylighters. The Flex Era 4s use an M10 bolt which is much smaller. Love your kit though, looks slick. Was it a tight fit with the M10 bolt or was there room to fit a larger bolt?

 

[Strizzo]

I'd just order a ditch light mount that elevates the mount above the factory bolts, so you have room to get the nut on the stud. You might have to cut down the stud a bit and drill out the mounts. I have the mountains2metal ditch light brackets, and their holes were just barely too small for the 7/16" factory bolts that came with my baja designs squadrons. Those mounts are stainless though so no worries about corrosion if you drill the holes out larger.

 

[Philly Big Bronco Boy]

I'd just order a ditch light mount that elevates the mount above the factory bolts, so you have room to get the nut on the stud. You might have to cut down the stud a bit and drill out the mounts. I have the mountains2metal ditch light brackets, and their holes were just barely too small for the 7/16" factory bolts that came with my baja designs squadrons. Those mounts are stainless though so no worries about corrosion if you drill the holes out larger.

This mount? https://mountains2metal.com/a-pillar-single-pod-light-brackets-fits-2021-ford-bronco/

This could be an option looking if I'm forced to drill a larger hole, if I can't find one out there that's stock .5 inch. Question, are your baja designs 6 inch pods? Want to be sure lights aren't hitting the antenna.

 

[Strizzo]

This mount? https://mountains2metal.com/a-pillar-single-pod-light-brackets-fits-2021-ford-bronco/

This could be an option looking if I'm forced to drill a larger hole, if I can't find one out there that's stock .5 inch. Question, are your baja designs 6 inch pods? Want to be sure lights aren't hitting the antenna.

I’m running the two light mount with Baja designs squadron sport/pro. I think you might have clearance issues with the antenna depending on how far back or forward you can get the mounting point. You could probably use the inner mount as it is a bit forward of the antenna.

 

[Philly Big Bronco Boy]

I’m running the two light mount with Baja designs squadron sport/pro. I think you might have clearance issues with the antenna depending on how far back or forward you can get the mounting point. You could probably use the inner mount as it is a bit forward of the antenna.

Thanks for the response. The dual one won’t work, but will look into their single pod. My lights are ginormous. going to be awesome once I can figure out how to make them fit properly.

 

[Strizzo]

Another option might be to get mounts designed for larger 6"-9" lights on the modular bumper, and mount them there.

 

[Fokker4x4]

I was looking at the daylighters too and spent a couple hours searching for mounts that would fit without drilling and didn’t find any.

 

[Philly Big Bronco Boy]

I was looking at the daylighters too and spent a couple hours searching for mounts that would fit without drilling and didn’t find any.

They’re quality lights. All metal construction, and have that classic old school look that goes so well with the bronco. Can’t believe there’s not an a pillar mount for them easily findable.

 

[mtb24hr]

Maybe these will work
https://broncobrigade.com/products/kc-lights-ditch-light-brackets-bronco
Don't see the hole specs though

 

[Philly Big Bronco Boy]

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Maybe these will work
https://broncobrigade.com/products/kc-lights-ditch-light-brackets-bronco
Don't see the hole specs though

I reached out to KC. Those are their light brackets. Negative, they don't work without heavy modification. They're also not stainless, so if modified will likely rust out with time.

 

[Philly Big Bronco Boy]

Well, have given up after a couple more days exhausting my search. I’ve fabricated my own using a bar of aluminum. Gained some inspiration from the post below. Basically made the same thing with a different metal. Waiting for paint to dry. Will post some pics after I have the lights mounted.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/kc-apollo-pro-6-installed-with-homemade-bracket-mount.71579/

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

Hi fellow Bronco owners and/or manufacturer of fine parts,

Need some help pointing me towards an A-Pillar (ditch light) mount bracket for the classic KC Daylighters. The bolt pattern for the attachment point is a 1/2" stud bolt. I've been in touch with KC directly and the bolt is welded to the light housing, meaning I cannot replace with a smaller bolt. I've been scouring the internet for an aftermarket part that would allow me to mount these things without boring a wider hole. I've seen several posts from other owners who are huge fans over the daylighters who've had to modify other solutions. Please, don't point me to other lighting kits. I love the KCs, the retro look, construction, etc. Just looking for the right bracket.

Ask - Is there anyone who knows and could share a mounting bracket for the A-Pillar that will work without modification (boring a larger hole)? Meaning has a .5 inch stud? Ideally looking for stainless steel or aluminum construction as I do a lot of beach driving and want to mitigate rust.

Link here to light. https://www.kchilites.com/6-dayligh...tml?attr_color=5729&attr_pim_beampattern=5579

Yeahhhhhhh welcome to the wonderful world of KC. I don't know WHY they do this. It makes it difficult to install them. We've installed some KC lights on some vehicles and yup... bolts always attached to it which makes installation very difficult. I wish I had an answer for you but I don't. Just wanted to chime in with my feelings, which are similar to yours, about how annoying that is.

 

[Philly Big Bronco Boy]

Just finished installing the KCs and am absolutely thrilled with how they turned out. Half way through installing the Diode Dynamic fogs but ran out of daylight. Will post the full front after I’ve installed all.

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