I have been asked to provide more info on how I made a light bracket for my Hella 500FF's that are mounted on the front of my Yakima basket.
This is what it looks like:
You will need 3/16th" thick aluminum and a place to bend it.
I cut mine using the following dimensions:
11" long
3" wide
3/16th" thick
Make a line across the piece that is 3" from the bottom and thus 8" from the top. On this line bend the aluminum to a 110 degree bend. You have now made a light bracket.
The mounting of the bracket is up to the individual. You can purchase Yakima hardware that makes mounting very very easy.
Where do you drill the hole for the lights? This is up to you and the light you are mounting. If the light being used has a deep back then you will either move the hole forward or make the bottom portion (the 3" long end) longer.
As with all my DIY projects...use cardboard first.
This is what it looks like:

You will need 3/16th" thick aluminum and a place to bend it.
I cut mine using the following dimensions:
11" long
3" wide
3/16th" thick
Make a line across the piece that is 3" from the bottom and thus 8" from the top. On this line bend the aluminum to a 110 degree bend. You have now made a light bracket.

The mounting of the bracket is up to the individual. You can purchase Yakima hardware that makes mounting very very easy.
Where do you drill the hole for the lights? This is up to you and the light you are mounting. If the light being used has a deep back then you will either move the hole forward or make the bottom portion (the 3" long end) longer.
As with all my DIY projects...use cardboard first.

