Lights on A Pillar - Anyone recognize the mounts? (1 Viewer)

[3rdCoastGX]

Anyone catch this teaser by NYTOP? I recently installed their sliders and although I didn't know they were made in China (might have swayed my decision to buy), they're really well built and sleek. I definitely like this bracket design compared to everything else on the market right now - emailed them about the video and was told the following:

"The ditch light brackets will fit a GX550 but not the 460... and, as for the reason they aren't on our website, patent pending
The timeline for sale is a bit hazy and we are hoping not to be caught in legal limbo. I wouldn't expect them to hit our website until AT LEAST Fall '25, if everything goes smoothly."

These are now available at NYTOP:

NYTOP | 2024-Current Lexus GX550 Ditch Light Mount

Sold as a pair. Fits all trims. Patent Pending. Our Lexus GX550 Ditch Light Mount is finished in wrinkled black powder coat and made with with 1/8-inch 304 stainless steel to ensure durability. The Ditch Light Mount replaces the OEM plastic cowl end trims, providing adjustable mounting...

nytop.com

I was originally leaning towards these when I had my '24, but now that I'm in a '25 with the gloss black hood cowling, I'll probably go with the SDHQ mounts (and purchase the laser cut cowling pieces) - I also like that they have the mounting location pushed outboard a bit to reduce view obstruction. Anyone using KC Flex Era 4 lights? Wanting to pull the trigger next week and would love some feedback on those vs. Baja, Rigid, etc...

 

[Bluegill]

I don't like the look of lights up on the hood by the A-pillar like that. That's got to make wind noise. The Wescott mounts tucked in by the mirror are the least obtrusive. I wonder if those make wind noise?

 

[Guest127]

I don’t notice any additional wind noise but then again I have a tent and awning so there’s that.

 

[FellowM3]

NYTOP looks good. but Estimated lead time 8-14 weeks is holding me from pulling the trigger

the SDHQ look great. but not so happy i need to buy $170 mounts (simple metal) and then cowls ontop. Becomes expensive for a basic mount of a light.

 

[Bluegill]

$300 brackets to mount $150 lights....LOL

 

[3rdCoastGX]

Man, I wish the lights I was looking at were $150...

Still debating options. At over $1,000 for ditch lights/brackets, may just pony up for a light bar.

 

[BENDOU]

I opted for the Victory 4x4 brackets and Dynamic Diode lamps,.

 

[Bluegill]

Looks pretty clean - does that setup make any wind noise?

I can definitely see a valid need for side lights angled out at about 45 degrees for when you're off roading in the middle of nowhere on a moonless night. When you have gazillion candlepower off the front you lose any visibility to the sides.

 

[FellowM3]

I opted for the Victory 4x4 brackets and Dynamic Diode lamps,.

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Need more pics!!!

Looks good. I actually have these same exact lights off my Raptor. I love this set up

How was wiring?

 

[BENDOU]

No wind noise with the Victory ditch light brackets. I'm not good at wiring so I had them installed. I have a front bumper coming in which I'll be installing a 30" light bar.

I do get into some tight and twisty turns on some of the trails we drive in southern Utah so the ditch lights really come in handy. Once I get the light bar on, I'll will be aiming the ditch lights out more to the side to balance out level of illumination.

I'll take some more photos tomorrow.

 

[briggsysmallz]

I got the new NYTOP mounts and love the look, now how to figure out how to wire these things! Appreciate if anyone could help as I am clueless in this realm!

 

[Guest127]

I got the new NYTOP mounts and love the look, now how to figure out how to wire these things! Appreciate if anyone could help as I am clueless in this realm!

Message this forum member, LVGXOT+, for more assistance as he has the mounts installed. Here's the installation guide if you don't already have it. Good luck.

 

[briggsysmallz]

Got them installed on a Garmin power switch - destroyed outer seals in the process but already replaced for 40 bucks.