Mouting locations for Maglites
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Blue Hill Township
I read on another site once; "Maglites and SureFires are both great flashlights, but I'd rather have a Maglite. Sure a Maglite isn't as whiz-bang tactical as a SureFire, but one knock to the head and it's coloring books for Christmas!" I agree with this statement. I own both and I love my rechargeable Mag the best.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Slatington, PA
I've got my 6 cell mounted on the roof cross member above the drivers seat. Before everybody goes off about it falling and knocking me out, its been there for 5+ years now and hasn't moved at all. The clips hold it up nice and tight. Its held up over many bumpy roads, some hard knocks going through ditches and lots of bouncing from rear wheel hop.
As for the clips, Lowes and Home depot used to carry them. Cabela's probably carries them too. I got a kit that included the clips, some colored lenses, and a nice rubber piece for the head of the light that keeps it from rolling around. They even have clips for the AA mags. That one's mounted on the skinny piece of dash to the left of the radio between the radio and the vent.
As for the clips, Lowes and Home depot used to carry them. Cabela's probably carries them too. I got a kit that included the clips, some colored lenses, and a nice rubber piece for the head of the light that keeps it from rolling around. They even have clips for the AA mags. That one's mounted on the skinny piece of dash to the left of the radio between the radio and the vent.
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More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2011
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I have several SureFires. They are amazing tactical lights. In a tactical situation I will use one of my SureFires everytime, but for my normal activities I use my rechargeable Mag which is much brighter than a standard non-rechargeable Mag. I just slap it in the charger and it's always good. Way cheaper than going through expensive camera batteries with my SureFires.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Wharton, NJ
The clips are for the Maglite "D Cell" and were ordered when I first got it.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/mag-inst...s-asxdo26.html
http://www.opticsplanet.net/mag-inst...s-asxdo26.html
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Clearwater Fl.
I went to Home Depot, and was told by the employee that helped me, that they didn't carry them. I bought mine on Ebay. Here is a link to one seller who has them. If you search Ebay, you might find them cheaper, but I don't know. Good luck.
Maglite Vehicle Mount - D Cell Flashlight ASXD026 New - eBay (item 140493309664 end time Feb-20-11 13:03:21 PST)
Maglite Vehicle Mount - D Cell Flashlight ASXD026 New - eBay (item 140493309664 end time Feb-20-11 13:03:21 PST)
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Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Seattle area
Amazon.com has them, and I've seen them at a lot of different stores. I'd just check your local stores that carry Maglites.
I also have a few Surefires, but they're for other things. I think the Maglites are a more durable flashlight for truck use. Plus, you can buy a few Maglites for the cost of a Surefire.
Now, if it would just stop raining I could install my brackets...
I also have a few Surefires, but they're for other things. I think the Maglites are a more durable flashlight for truck use. Plus, you can buy a few Maglites for the cost of a Surefire.
Now, if it would just stop raining I could install my brackets...
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Canyon Country
cool thanks for the link! just ordered mine! tired of hearing my light rattling in the door pocket
do you guys that have it mounted bottom of the door pillar ever have issues with the seat belt catching on it?
do you guys that have it mounted bottom of the door pillar ever have issues with the seat belt catching on it?