Need help - replacing spotlight in driver's pillar

[mtnmankev]

I assume I need to get the pinch bolt out on the handle so I can slide the shaft out, but there's no screw head on the bolt and tapping on the bolt threads on the other side doesn't seem to want to make it budge.
I don't want to screw anything up.
Do I simply need to use more force on the bolt, or is there an easy trick I can't figure out?

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[mtnmankev]

I found a video on youtube (for installing a light) that showed the handle sliding off, said nothing about removing the wedge bolt at that point.
Maybe I just need to pull like mad and use some WD-40 on it ??

 

[wanderinthru]

Bigger hammer??? Can you get ahold of it good enough to give it a good wiggle.....that pin is in like a half slot if my memory serves????

 

[wanderinthru]

Isn't that thing threaded? Seems they were new?? Chicken **** little threads through the chrome tube???

 

[mtnmankev]

Got it off, found a spot for better leverage, WD-40 and twist and PULL and I got it off.
Now, I got some body work and repainting to do because whoever installed the light bungled the hole and I need to re-drill the screw holes for the new light.
I don't want another ugly truck, I already have one I drive .........

 

[mtnmankev]

One way or another, I WILL make the new one work.
The old one was too short on the shaft sticking inside the cab and the handle would hit the dash pad limiting its rotation.
The new light is about 4 inches longer and should clear the dash nicely.

 

[wanderinthru]

One way or another, I WILL make the new one work.
The old one was too short on the shaft sticking inside the cab and the handle would hit the dash pad limiting its rotation.
The new light is about 4 inches longer and should clear the dash nicely.

Now if it don't get tanggled up with the steering wheel!!!

 

[mtnmankev]

Now if it don't get tanggled up with the steering wheel!!!

In theory, and as long as those pesky space aliens leave me alone, it'll work.

 

[wanderinthru]

In theory, and as long as those pesky space aliens leave me alone, it'll work.

Lmao!! I sure hope it does for ya Kevin!! Those are handy lights to have!

 

[mtnmankev]

Shakey,
As long as game & pfish department don't see me using it at night I'm okay.
According to AZ game laws, they can write me a citation for spotlighting game illegally if the light is used at night, even if I'm not spotlighting game.

And the space aliens just messed with me and caused me to type a silent p in the text.

 

[wanderinthru]

Never said they were legal to hunt with, effective though! lol Why would one need a light during the day? Gotta love gubberment!!

 

[mtnmankev]

I slid the new light in to check the fit, and the handle hits the dashpad........... maybe I needed one yet another 4 inches longer.
Or, do some bodywork and drill another hole in a higher location.

 

[wanderinthru]

I slid the new light in to check the fit, and the handle hits the dashpad........... maybe I needed one yet another 4 inches longer.
Or, do some bodywork and drill another hole in a higher location.

Damn space aliens. Can you change the angle? It is nice when they tuck into the corner.

 

[mtnmankev]

SEE ??
I told you those pesky aliens won't leave me alone !!!
I will see what I can do with it tomorrow in the daylight.

 

[Turbo4whl]

Unity lists one of their longest shafts for the squares:

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Yes, the mounting holes may be in the wrong location. Also you may not have the correct mount. Should be number 27. It will be cast on the underside of the mount. The Unity site will also let you print out the mounting template for some of the mounts, but #27 is not one of them.

I am making the assumption, that you have the Unity brand light. If you need the template I am sure I have a copy I could send you.