Fit 4 9" lights on 4xGuard Matrix!

[Matt]

Only had to drill 2 new holes in the Matrix. I used the existing license plate holes for the center support.

Materials to start:



Cut a piece of L-Bracket the same width as the license plate:



You'll notice in the previous picture that I put the bolts in from the back of the Matrix. Thats so I could use the remaining bolt length for mounting my license plate without actually using the license plate as a load bearing component:



I ended up having to cut two slots in the bracket for where the bolts for the lights will come through. Painted it black with a hammered finish.



Then I mounted the Thule bar. Leveled everything the best I could. Then drilled two more holes, one through each 4xG upright and put a 1/4-20 bolt through each. This last step made the light bar as sturdy as can be. It's now one "solid" piece with the 4xG.

[Matt]

Added the lights:









And some factory quality wiring (i used weatherproof disconnects for all of the lights and also the loom-to-car connection... so everything can be quick disconnected for service)



I just need to get some relays (they were sold out!!!) and a 15/16th drill bit for my switches tomorrow and im set

[Sal-XK]

That's some serious lighting man. Looks pretty cool to

[Matt]

Thanks man. going to finish wiring the switches after i have my coffee this morning. I think im doing some flush mount button switches under the left side cubby hole (where i'll eventually put a CB).

[Matt]

Which reminds me.... im probably going to use one of the Matrix light tabs for a CB antenna mount

[Matt]

Ok.... all done with the wiring.

I ran the wiring through the firewall using an existing grommet:



I'm a nut with my wiring harnesses... if it doesn't look factory installed, i didnt do my job right!





Ran around the fender to the battery:

[Matt]

My secondary Harness for the quick disconnect:

[Matt]

Some finished shots of the wiring....





One thing I mis-judged was how far away the rad hose was... I like having plenty of distance there, but should be good.



And some more of the light bar itself:

[Matt]

Ok, now for work on the interior...

Where it comes through the dash:





Template for my switches:







Bet you cant find my wires.....

[Matt]

A quick test before cleaning up and aiming them:





And done!