DV8 52" light bar mount install issue! Do not buy!

[adam1991]

I still feel like the product is a scam

And you'd still be wildly wrong.

Tell us what's wrong with "we sell lights, we also sell a mount for those lights"?

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[SierraBronco]

I just wish they weren't so proud of their logo. So many of their products would be right up my alley if it wasn't for that panel they have to stick on everything to laser-cut.

As satisfying as I'm sure it is for all y'all to slide in and be smarmy and unhelpful, it's VERY good information to know that the DV8 mount will ONLY fit the DV8 bar, because I'm finding roof bar mounts lacking, and DV8 lights are a leap I'm not willing to make with so many other known-solid light options available.

DV8 seems to make pretty decent stuff but you are spot on with the logos. Really adds to the install time when I gotta cut all that stupid shit out.

 

[604Bronco]

I agree with not buying a light bar brand that has such a limited warranty, however the light mount clearly states (a couple of times) what it was intended to fit. I would have passed on buying it if it was so limited in what could attach to it

That aside, the bracket itself looks nice.

 

[Tooold]

The problem I have ran into when looking at "Off-Road" aftermarket parts, these companies don't provide accurate information. Meaning a "cut sheet" or "data sheet" that would solve all this confusion for everyone.

 

[Johnny Mo]

Easy, you made something that is not universal. Biggest issues was I did want to spend $400+ dollars on a light bar with a 1 year warranty from an unknown source. For the exact same cost to manufacturer you could have made something that works with 1/2 the light bars on the market and had a fantastic product. I feel like the product is more of a scam then something to praise.

SO you're bashing them for it not being universal - when they clearly state what fits? I'm not seeing how this is a DV8 issue. I'm all about customer experience but this sounds like operator error, and to call it a scam is really inappropriate.

 

[BadlandsGrizzly]

I have the mount, and an enormous high end laser light bar (got it from Australia, love this thing). Did you attempt to use the mounting gear that game with it? I just had to use their mounting equipment on my bar. It was tight but my bar is huge, it still fit though . Overall I’m very happy with the mount.

 

[Snacktime]

I have the mount, and an enormous high end laser light bar (got it from Australia, love this thing). Did you attempt to use the mounting gear that game with it? I just had to use their mounting equipment on my bar. It was tight but my bar is huge, it still fit though . Overall I’m very happy with the mount.

Did your mount come with the light bar L-brackets? All I got was the DV8 Mount, 2 bolts with nuts. and no instructions. Would have been a quick install with those brackets if they fit. Looks like you used the newer version Auxbeam Light Bar with the center spot lights?

The problem I have ran into when looking at "Off-Road" aftermarket parts, these companies don't provide accurate information. Meaning a "cut sheet" or "data sheet" that would solve all this confusion for everyone.

Sadly even the light bar manufactures don't list enough information.

SO you're bashing them for it not being universal - when they clearly state what fits? I'm not seeing how this is a DV8 issue. I'm all about customer experience but this sounds like operator error, and to call it a scam is really inappropriate.

Scam fits as multiple websites advertise " Our Bronco light bar mount was designed for a straight 50- or 52-inch LED Light Bar, however we also included mounting points for up to sixteen 3-inch pod lights as an alternative. " Now when you google the product you get enough information to make an educated decision, I have done my job.

 

[Johnny Mo]

Did your mount come with the light bar L-brackets? All I got was the DV8 Mount, 2 bolts with nuts. and no instructions. Would have been a quick install with those brackets if they fit. Looks like you used the newer version Auxbeam Light Bar with the center spot lights?



Sadly even the light bar manufactures don't list enough information.



Scam fits as multiple websites advertise " Our Bronco light bar mount was designed for a straight 50- or 52-inch LED Light Bar, however we also included mounting points for up to sixteen 3-inch pod lights as an alternative. " Now when you google the product you get enough information to make an educated decision, I have done my job.

Yeah - the DV8 site clearly links their Elite 52" light bar, you can't claim DV8 is a "scam" if non affiliated websites advertise less information - personally, looking at the design, I'm probably asking for measurements of the interior space before I just arbitrarily go out and buy 16 3" pod lights and/or a 52" light bar. For some reason you think it is incumbent upon DV8 to list out every single possible fitment because other websites not controlled by them didn't say it was made for the Elite light that DV8 makes.

Look, you have your logic for what you expected from an instruction and fitment perspective - but honestly I think you had an unrealistic expectation of compatibility - but that ain't on DV8 that's on you and the "other" websites selling DV8 products that generically listed 52" light bars - which we all know aren't standard by any stretch.

 

[adam1991]

Scam fits

No it doesn't. Never did.

Accept it.

 

[Ninjak]

Interesting thread. I run rigid lights so that is that, but I will chime in to say I have had zero issues with DV8 products, and yeah I have a lot of their stuff on my RIG. A lot now that I truly look at it. Also, I do not mind their logo. IMO its one of the better-looking ones, and EVERYTHING you buy has the company logo on it. It's a free advertisement. Did any of you who hate the Logo strip all of the Ford logos off your RIG? What about taking the Sony off your TV's? Removing Samsung from the refrigerator? Covering the apple on your Apple phone?

Just for giggles DV8: Front, Rear, Seat pocket panels, Crash bar covers, Overhead molle/bar, Pocket rear molle panels, Front/Rear Inner fender liners, Spare tire guard, and accessory mount.

DV8 needs to send me something for free lol.

 

[BadlandsGrizzly]

Did your mount come with the light bar L-brackets? All I got was the DV8 Mount, 2 bolts with nuts. and no instructions. Would have been a quick install with those brackets if they fit. Looks like you used the newer version Auxbeam Light Bar with the center spot lights?



Sadly even the light bar manufactures don't list enough information.



Scam fits as multiple websites advertise " Our Bronco light bar mount was designed for a straight 50- or 52-inch LED Light Bar, however we also included mounting points for up to sixteen 3-inch pod lights as an alternative. " Now when you google the product you get enough information to make an educated decision, I have done my job.

My kit (light bar) came with numerous brackets to mount the light (assuming for different applications).

I know that it’s not an auxbeam lightbar but I’m sure most everything is similar. I can try to take some measurements later if that’s helpful?

I also have a lot of DV8 gear, sometimes it comes with the instructions. If it doesn’t they always seem to have the PDF online that does pretty good jobs for step by step install.

 

[Snacktime]

FYI I am calling there Light Bar Brackets a scam, not the entire company. I am entitled to my opinion, I waiting for the other to go buy a bracket and prove me wrong. Meanwhile thanks for the free bumps to help spread the word!

My kit (light bar) came with numerous brackets to mount the light (assuming for different applications).

I know that it’s not an auxbeam lightbar but I’m sure most everything is similar. I can try to take some measurements later if that’s helpful?

I also have a lot of DV8 gear, sometimes it comes with the instructions. If it doesn’t they always seem to have the PDF online that does pretty good jobs for step by step install.

I would be interested in a link to the light bar, that would most likely be the most help to others in the future.

 

[snolen]

i ordered my light bar bracket before they dv8 changed that it only fit there light bar so if rigid brand products are cheap aftermarket lighting I'm doing something wrong I guess but with that said i would never buy anything from them again

 

[BroncoA512021]

This is why I only deal with https://www.4x4truckleds.com/

 

[adam1991]

I am calling there Light Bar Brackets a scam

They're not. They're a legitimate product. Nothing changes that.

I am entitled to my opinion

sure, as is everyone.

You're not entitled to have the rest of the world jump in with you on that.

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