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Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 03:34 AM

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Here's something simple I did that I think will be really useful. I bought a pair of Maglite mounts and installed them on the driver seat, so I'll always have a flashlight handy.

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 03:35 AM

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Trouble was ... I couldn't find Maglite brackets anywhere. I checked Walmart, Target, Sears, Garts/Sports Authority, Dicks, Galyans, Gander Mountain and even Home Depot, but nobody carried them. I was about to break down and get them off ebay when I tracked down a set at Bass Pro Shops.

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 03:38 AM

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First, I put the brackets on the maglite and tested for size and placement. I chose a 2 D-cell model, but you can see there's room for a 3 or maybe 4 cell if you want. The maglite has a 3 watt LED and is super bright.

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 03:40 AM

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I carefully held the maglite in place and marked around the brackets with a pencil. Shows up nice and erases when you're done :)

Then I took the brackets off the maglite, placed them inside the marks, and marked the pilot holes.

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 03:43 AM

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Next step was to drill out the pilot holes. There are some wires under the seat but not attached to the plastic, so I just went slow and easy. The pencil marks show up better in real life, but you get the idea.

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 03:49 AM

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With the pilot holes done, I threaded a small bolt (don't know what size, but I had 4 in my toolbox) through the bracket into the seat trim.

I also fitted a nut to the backside and tightened as best I could with my fingers holding it behind the plastic. They'll probably work loose since I didn't use locktite but whatever :D

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 03:50 AM

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If you try and thread a nut and bolt like I did, move the seat forward or back so the floor bulge isn't in the way.

And there you have it ... two maglite brackets.

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 03:53 AM

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... and here it is with the maglite.

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 03:54 AM

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One more pic to answer any questions about clearance. This shot is from the front of the seat with the door closed. There's between .5 and 1 inch of clearance from the door. No problem :D

btw, for lightsaber mounting, install the clips to the doorsill, so you can get to it without opening the door. (just don't activate it in the car ... those things will really mess up your dash)

The Green Lantern 10-08-2006 04:59 AM

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Nice!!!

fw888 10-08-2006 05:02 AM

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nice job... i like it...:beerchug:

westhillsat 10-08-2006 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The Green Lantern
Nice!!!


X2 Good use of the space!

Crash ? 10-08-2006 06:34 AM

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Another little thing you could think about doing with this.. Get another set of the clips and bolt (or epoxy) a magnet to it so you can stick the flashlight under your truck if you ever have to climb under to do work at night...





Idea stolen from http://www.4x4xplor.com/mag-light.html

jp's-h3 10-08-2006 05:05 PM

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Great idea!
I'm glad I thought of it! :D

bjc 10-08-2006 05:45 PM

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I went with small and large Quick Fists for flashlight and fire extinguisher - they work great:

http://www.expeditionswest.com/equip...uick_fist.html

NEOCON1 10-08-2006 05:57 PM

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great set up :beerchug:

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bjc
I went with small and large Quick Fists for flashlight and fire extinguisher - they work great:

http://www.expeditionswest.com/equip...uick_fist.html


That's the first I heard of Quick Fists, but they look sweet. Good find! I need the large one for my fire extinguisher. I've been trying to decide where to mount it. Any ideas?

Wisha Haddan H3 10-08-2006 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jp's-h3
Great idea!
I'm glad I thought of it! :D


Did you do this too? I know I got the idea from somebody but don't remember who or where.

DDWH 10-08-2006 09:28 PM

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Looks nice and clean!:perfect10s: I guess I will have to do something like that, right now my maglite resides in a box with jumper,cables, snatch strap, shakles, etc. in the back:D

f5fstop 10-08-2006 09:40 PM

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Looks good and practicle. I wonder if they make one to hold a Sig Sauer?:clapping:


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