50" Lightbar Mounting Solutions?

[Hucci]

Hey everybody,

I'm reaching out to see if anyone knows of any high-quality mounting solutions for a 50" lightbar that won't ruin the look of the bike. The ones available from Polaris with the Rigid setup are nice, but I'm planning on getting a Rough Country lightbar instead to save some cash. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

 

[JTBarlow]

Hey everybody,

I'm reaching out to see if anyone knows of any high-quality mounting solutions for a 50" lightbar that won't ruin the look of the bike. The ones available from Polaris with the Rigid setup are nice, but I'm planning on getting a Rough Country lightbar instead to save some cash. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

I spent a little while searching and haven’t found anything for the 50” light bars. Because they come right to the edge of the roof, there’s some curvature to deal with.

You might try contacting one of the aftermarket accessories companies like DRT or AJK Offroad and see if they might be interested in making some. Seems like there’s a market for them on the Xpeditions, and it wouldn’t be difficult for them to copy the Polaris brackets.

 

[Hucci]

As an update to this post. I have reached out to Polaris and the part numbers for the mounts are 5639335 and 5639334. If you have a different 50" light bar you want to use you will just have to reach out to your dealership for the parts.

Unfortunately, the list price for each side is $85 a piece.

 

[JTBarlow]

Good to know.
Considering that the light bar they are for is $1800, it’s not surprising they’re that expensive. Polaris definitely isn’t afraid of price gouging on parts only they sell. There are a lot of options out there on light bars that are just as good but for less than half the price.

 

[B B]

There are a lot of options out there on light bars that are just as good but for less than half the price.

You got that right! I've been shopping around and its disturbing what some lights cost. I'd rather destroy a 2-300 dollar light bar then an $1800 one, but to each their own.

 

[fordsony]

I spent a little while searching and haven’t found anything for the 50” light bars. Because they come right to the edge of the roof, there’s some curvature to deal with. View attachment 3242View attachment 3243
You might try contacting one of the aftermarket accessories companies like DRT or AJK Offroad and see if they might be interested in making some. Seems like there’s a market for them on the Xpeditions, and it wouldn’t be difficult for them to copy the Polaris brackets.

The bracket on the side of your roof what size of led light bar

 

[JTBarlow]

The bracket on the side of your roof what size of led light bar

It’s the brackets for the 50” light bar.

 

[fordsony]

The 50” light bar is it straight or curved I want to put one on mine

 

[JTBarlow]

https://www.polaris.com/en-us/shop/off-road/accessories/lighting/rigid/2889567/

This is the one I have on my Xpedition. There are definitely less expensive options for 50” curved light bars from other manufacturers, but if the cost isn’t an issue, this light bar is great.

 

[Tgracz]

I bought the Rigid mounts after reading this post and installed an Amazon Nilight Bar that was cheaper than the mounts lol. I like how these Rigid ones offer at least one hard mounting point to the frame at the rear mount (front roof mount).

Things to expect: I did have to make spacers to bridge the gap between the 50" curved bar and the mounts (I think I made them 3/4") and had to find my own longer hardware. (TSC and an angle grinder was all I used)

Don't judge too hard, this is the initial mockup. My plan is to put steel external lock washers between the aluminum bar mounts, spacers and the light bar to keep the bar locked. I currently just have some rubber in-between there.

I'm into this lightbar for like $400, instead of almost $2k like OEM!

Hope others find this Helpful!

 

[sscappaticci68]

Call Rough Country and ask for the mounts, you can order them separate $ 26

 

[Tgracz]

Call Rough Country and ask for the mounts, you can order them separate $ 26


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Dang! That's an even cheaper option. I'm still happy I went with the beefier brackets over the long run, I'm hard on the equipment and always in tight trails lol. You've definitely found the budget build though!

 

[JTBarlow]

Call Rough Country and ask for the mounts, you can order them separate $ 26


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Glad that someone else is manufacturing these mounts, but I don’t like the light bar being forward from the lip of the roof. It allows glare from the light bar to shine down on the windshield and when it gets dusty, it makes it difficult to see. These would be a great option if they moved the light bar mounting holes back just a little.

 

[nietogr]

As an update to this post. I have reached out to Polaris and the part numbers for the mounts are 5639335 and 5639334. If you have a different 50" light bar you want to use you will just have to reach out to your dealership for the parts.

Unfortunately, the list price for each side is $85 a piece.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1QWL4A?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

As an update to this post. I have reached out to Polaris and the part numbers for the mounts are 5639335 and 5639334. If you have a different 50" light bar you want to use you will just have to reach out to your dealership for the parts.

Unfortunately, the list price for each side is $85 a piece.

 

[nietogr]

I purchased the brackets from Polaris and got the 50" Curved lightbar , switch, grommet and plug in adapters from Amazon for less than $200
Polaris has a Youtube video on installation as well as a printed version. Installation was not difficult and took about 4 hours. The Polaris brackets do not come with bolts but the printed instructions list the bolt sizes required so I went to the local hardware store for the bolts. A grommet is needed where the wiring goes through the roof, Two 3/4" spacers are needed at each end of the light bar

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1QWL4A?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J25XPKJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZJ3T6Q?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWGX3FJ8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[Huntfreak]

I’ll try and share some pics of what I did tomorrow but I ran into some of the same issues. I wanted a 50” light bar, but I wanted it to sit below /flush with the height of the roof. I also wanted it as close to the cab as possible to give it a more clean look. Looking at it directly head on, you can barely notice the light bar with the cover on it. From the side, it looks more like a stock placement. I didn’t give up the tip out windshield practicality, and I didn’t have to mess with the roof mounts.

Rough country make the brackets and I had to call them for the order number. I saw them used on a thumper fab promo on instagram.

Only pic I have currently I attached below- Let me know if you want the order number and more pics/details. Might have to zoom in to see the light bar at top of windshield/ just below roof

 

[XpeditionMoe]

I’ll try and share some pics of what I did tomorrow but I ran into some of the same issues. I wanted a 50” light bar, but I wanted it to sit below /flush with the height of the roof. I also wanted it as close to the cab as possible to give it a more clean look. Looking at it directly head on, you can barely notice the light bar with the cover on it. From the side, it looks more like a stock placement. I didn’t give up the tip out windshield practicality, and I didn’t have to mess with the roof mounts.

Rough country make the brackets and I had to call them for the order number. I saw them used on a thumper fab promo on instagram.

Only pic I have currently I attached below- Let me know if you want the order number and more pics/details. Might have to zoom in to see the light bar at top of windshield/ just below roof

Perfect timing. I would like the info on the brackets and the light bar you installed if possible. Thanks!!

 

[Huntfreak]

A few pics for reference so you can see the height, and the windshield clearance. I’ll post the light bar info below.

 

[Huntfreak]

I attached the order receipt below for the brackets- I ordered two sets as I had 2 expeditions to install on. The item number is 93126- you may call to confirm it still matches that description in my receipt below. We used the 50” curved rough Country light bar. This thing is perfect for our needs and it’s bright as hell. I used a rivet gun ($10) at harbor freight to install this to the door frame super easy and solid!