2020+ Hood Hinge Mount for Ditch Lights

[michaeelaln]

I’ve got two spot lights mounted on either side of my hood using cheap mounts that clamp to the hood. I’ve been looking at mounts that use factory hardware at the hood hinge, but I cannot find anyone making them for the 6th gen Explorer. I’ve thought about ordering a few different ones from Amazon and seeing if any fit or need to be modified, but wanted to ask here first. Has anyone done something similar? Are the Ranger or F150 hoods similar and worth trying? Worst case I’ll have to make some entirely from scratch but hopefully I can get away with modifying ones from a different model.

Current clamp-style mount:

Hood hinge mount (this one is for the F250):

Mike

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum Mike.
I don't know if anyone has found different mounts for them. These lights were also discussed in the 5th gen forum. Hood Pod Lights?
Would a better placement not be in the grille? Good luck.

Peter

 

[maxamelendez1988]

I’ve got two spot lights mounted on either side of my hood using cheap mounts that clamp to the hood. I’ve been looking at mounts that use factory hardware at the hood hinge, but I cannot find anyone making them for the 6th gen Explorer. I’ve thought about ordering a few different ones from Amazon and seeing if any fit or need to be modified, but wanted to ask here first. Has anyone done something similar? Are the Ranger or F150 hoods similar and worth trying? Worst case I’ll have to make some entirely from scratch but hopefully I can get away with modifying ones from a different model.

Current clamp-style mount:
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Hood hinge mount (this one is for the F250):
View attachment 423013

Mike

did you had any luck?

 

[peterk9]

did you had any luck?

Welcome to the Forum.
I don't know if the member is still active here. His last post was on July 28, 2022.

Peter