The Maglite Mod

[ELMN8R]

I mounted a 6d Maglite under my glove box using the existing screws used to attach the glove box hinge and door for less than $10.

You will need these mounting clips:


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000...lite+clips&dpPl=1&dpID=31xCTfYjXwL&ref=plSrch

While the clips are designed to have two mounting holes, they really only need one fastening point per clip when they are attached to your dashboard. They fit snugly and will not rotate once in position.

Since there are three different screws on your hinge, you can space the mounting clips a few different ways to suit your needs and the length of your flashlight. I have mounted both a 3D and a 6D this way. I am not certain a 2D is long enough to reach the clips when they are mounted this way.

I have attached photos for reference.

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[Fosscore]

Clever use of space. Nice.

 

[nharkey85]

6D? Rough hood?

 

[ELMN8R]

6D? Rough hood?

Nah. I put in a Nite-Ize LED drop-in bulb that puts out about 75 lumens. It isn't the brightest, but it gives the 6d models a runtime of about 180 hours (almost unheard of in the flashlight world) on one set of batteries. I figured it makes a great emergency light. The fact that you can use it as a club is just a bonus. One whack to the dome piece with that thing and someone is getting coloring books for Christmas for the rest of their life.

 

[nharkey85]

Hmm i do need to replace my 3d led model......

 

[ELMN8R]

That new Gen 3 6d is pretty sweet. 700 lumens for 70 hours is pretty awesome.

 

[4WDTRK]

Cool, clean idea! I love the security aspect too!

 

[05Single]

Nah. I put in a Nite-Ize LED drop-in bulb that puts out about 75 lumens. It isn't the brightest, but it gives the 6d models a runtime of about 180 hours (almost unheard of in the flashlight world) on one set of batteries. I figured it makes a great emergency light. The fact that you can use it as a club is just a bonus. One whack to the dome piece with that thing and someone is getting coloring books for Christmas for the rest of their life.

Clean install and great idea.
Btw I have been whacked in the dome by one of these, wasn't a good night.
On another story my coloring is on point.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Clean install and great idea.
Btw I have been whacked in the dome by one of these, wasn't a good night.
On another story my coloring is on point.

Lol, bet that hurt!

 

[05Single]

Lol, bet that hurt!

It hurt like hell. Broken nose, fractured cheek bone, almost lost my eye. But I learned I can take a hell of a hit and get right back up. Wife is right for once , guess I am hard headed lmao.

 

[Tonyrodz]

It hurt like hell. Broken nose, fractured cheek bone, almost lost my eye. But I learned I can take a hell of a hit and get right back up. Wife is right for once , guess I am hard headed lmao.

Did she dent it when she hit you? Lol, jk, glad you made it in one piece.

 

[05Single]

Did she dent it when she hit you? Lol, jk, glad you made it in one piece.

Lets just say I'll never call her fat again lol.

Jk it was a big ass black dude, think of kimbo slice hitting you in the face with a mag light. Was a cheap shot from the side. Got jumped by 2 of his friends. At the time I was just a skinny little white dude.
Sorry to thread jack with my sob story, but its kinda related lol. Definitely knocked me into next week.
I have a .45 in the truck but a mag light would be a nice option. Also it gets annoying looking around or outside your truck with a weak ass cell phone light

 

[Tonyrodz]

Lets just say I'll never call her fat again lol.

Jk it was a big ass black dude, think of kimbo slice hitting you in the face with a mag light. Was a cheap shot from the side. Got jumped by 2 of his friends. At the time I was just a skinny little white dude.
Sorry to thread jack with my sob story, but its kinda related lol. Definitely knocked me into next week.
I have a .45 in the truck but a mag light would be a nice option. Also it gets annoying looking around or outside your truck with a weak ass cell phone light

You know, the flash from the muzzle of a 45 will light the surrounding area decently. Just saying..... You know, in a pinch, if you have that problem again.

 

[CamReynolds]

Took me less than 10 minutes. Awesome idea. The pic wont show because the file is too big, but i used a shorter maglite than you. still works good.

 

[corvette744]

They fit nice under that dash.

 

[Thouse]

Resurrecting old thread but I just got a hoe and really like the idea.

Does this interfere with opening the glove box?

 

[RAMurphy]

Nope. Door still opens completely. I completed this mod a few weeks ago. Always kept my Maglite it passenger's seat pocket in the back. Came across this post and made the appropriate modification. By the way, never was hit with Maglite, but I did have one thrown at me.

 

[swathdiver]

Very cool idea. On the GMT900s, a 3D Maglite drops right into the door pocket which is where I keep mine.

 

[PG01]

Very cool idea. On the GMT900s, a 3D Maglite drops right into the door pocket which is where I keep mine.

I leave mine on right side of drivers seat right on the track in between console and seat. Heavy enough to stay put with no rattling and even slides with seat when the wife takes the truck. Even have one in the honda, same spot.