View Full Version : Unity Post mounted Spotlights And DVLRacer


Froggmann
03-07-2007, 02:11 PM
A couple of months ago I purchased a Post mounted spotlight from DVLRacer It was one that ended up being surplus but was designed to be on a 04 or so GM truck. Personally I think i got a rather fair deal and DVLRacer is a great seller, quick to ship and all around cool people. As for the spotlight it appears to be very well manufactured with no manufacturing mis alignments unlike others I have seen. Figures since they have been making the same light with minor improvements for the last 70 or so years. Their customer service is very knowledgeable in their products and was able to give me the correct information on which mounting kit I needed to get to get this one to work. The only thing that was lacking was a compression sleeve that I just salvaged and modifyed from the other kit that came with this light. Once it came to actually installing the thing the instructions were pardon the pun, spot-on. The template fit to my A-pillar exactly and the whole drilling part was pretty easy. That is except for the drilling of the 1/2" hole at an angle. That was a bit hard to start because at that angle it was binding up. But regardless the install was quite foolproof and wiring was pretty easy as well. The only thing I could think of is improving the groundpoint.

The light itself even for a 50 watter is quite bright and does go quite a distance. The control is quite easy and is adjustable so you can make it as hard or light as you want. The switch is also quite well made and appears it will offer many years of good service.

Oh and here are some pics for you guys.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Lights/PIMG7233.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Lights/PIMG7231.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Lights/PIMG7232.jpg

And here is it at night...

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Lights/PIMG7162.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Lights/PIMG7166.jpg

WasACop3436
03-07-2007, 03:14 PM
Those are fun arent they! Are you sure it is only 50 watts and not 150? My headlights are 55 watts and my KC's on the grill are 150. My spotlights are just as bright as my KC's.

miesk5
03-07-2007, 04:40 PM
thanks Frogg!

btw, Unity Lists the 250 model as 50 watts (http://www.unityusa.com/Revised%20New%20Website/Customized%20Vehicles/Spotlight/features%20of%20250%20series.htm)

Froggmann
03-07-2007, 05:14 PM
BTW these are great for pissing off your passenger as well. just aim and when they say something stupid fire. Although if they are like my GF you will end up with at the minimum a sore arm.

Joes93Bronco
03-08-2007, 04:00 AM
So what was the $$$ damage?

The PO was a sheriff's dept, so I got the hole already, just no light.

WasACop3436
03-08-2007, 12:01 PM
BTW these are great for pissing off your passenger as well. just aim and when they say something stupid fire. Although if they are like my GF you will end up with at the minimum a sore arm.

That's great! I will have to try that. I just hope she dosn't remember that there is one on her side too.:histerica

DvlRacer
03-09-2007, 03:28 AM
Dude, that's awesome you got it mounted up and running! I can't believe you didn't pm me this thread, I'm really glad I came by it. Hopefully it works out great for you and lasts as long as the truck!!

PS: I noticed ur avatar(badass!) and searched your posts to find this thread

Froggmann
03-09-2007, 03:04 PM
The light and bracket for it's original installation was 130 new from DvlRacer and I ended up purchasing a #23 Bracket from Unity for another 31 plus shipping.

Yea sorry for not PMing you but it wa just an on the spur of the moment thing.

AC's_Bronco
03-09-2007, 03:22 PM
Are those things hard to rebuild? I always see them at the junk yard and have thought that they would be an awesome addition to the bronco....

Froggmann
03-09-2007, 05:21 PM
Not too much to them really. Get a few and cobble one together. then call up unity or find a supplier and order the bracket kit.

AC's_Bronco
03-09-2007, 05:34 PM
hmmmmm........ sweet!

Froggmann
03-10-2007, 12:23 AM
Finally updated pics.

DvlRacer
03-10-2007, 01:42 AM
that picture of all ur lights on at night is awesome